- Immersive family-friendly weekend Abbey Medieval Festival is sold-out in 2025.
- Festival brings to life a medieval village set in 600 to 1600 AD, with knights, jousting, and siege weaponry.
- The Crisafulli Government delivers $400,000 in funding under the Regional Tourism Recovery Program.
Thousands of visitors are traveling back in time to the Middle Ages for the 34th annual Abbey Medieval Festival this weekend.
From re-enactments of jousting medieval battles to dancing and music, the festival is an immersive weekend tournament with a medieval banquet and is one of the Moreton Bay region's biggest family friendly events.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for the sold out event, funding a permanent grandstand and VIP amenities for history buffs and families alike.
Labor was planning to slash more than $100 million from the State's tourism budget, instead of preparing to capitalize on the green and gold runway to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland's tourism future with Destination 2045, a visionary roadmap to grow the State's tourism industry to $84 billion by 2045.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said events like the Abbey Medieval Festival demonstrated the potential of the Queensland events ecosystem.
"A major goal of Destination 2045 is attracting more events to Queensland for locals and visitors, and this event is an excellent demonstration of why this is so beneficial," said Minister Powell.
"With almost 17,000 visitors expected to travel to Moreton Bay specifically for this sold-out event, it not only drives tourism but also supports the local economy."
Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan said visitors were expected to pump $4.39 million into local businesses.
"Whether you're a history buff or looking for something fun to do with the kids, the Abbey Medieval Festival is a fun example of our diverse events calendar which offers great experiences while also bolstering the economy," said Ms Doolan.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) CEO Craig Davidson said TEQ was very happy to continue supporting this festival in the Moreton Bay region.
"For more than 30 years, this mock medieval village has been bringing joy to attendees – and its popularity shows, with almost 22,000 people expected to attend this year," Mr Davidson said.
"This year, we proudly contributed $50,000 to ensure that visitors can continue to come and enjoy the festival."
Director at the Abbey Museum Edith Cuffe said the Abbey Medieval Festival is the biggest event held by the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology.
"We are proud to continue hosting this weekend of medieval immersion and thank the Queensland Government for their continued support," Ms Cuffe said.
"This year, the Abbey Medieval Festival has sold out, so we encourage people to get in quick for their tickets to our 35th Festival next year."
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