Mackay Swap Meet and Community Markets

Once a year, Mackay Showgrounds comes alive with the Mackay Swap Meet and Community Markets, a much-loved annual event spearheaded by Mackay West Rotary since 2016. Early risers are rewarded with the best bargains - knick-knack collectors, motoring enthusiasts, clothing hunters, and woodwork fans all find something to take home from the wide mix of undercover, outdoor, and large stalls. Car clubs have made this a fixture on the regional calendar, bringing memorabilia, parts, and eye-catching vintage vehicles alongside the general swap-and-sell atmosphere. 4MK broadcasts live from the grounds through the morning, adding to the community-fair feel. Every dollar from admissions and site fees goes directly to Rotary-supported local charities, so spending here genuinely gives back. The event runs annually on the Sunday before Queensland's King's Birthday public holiday - gates open early, and the good stuff goes fast.