Whats On
Love Your Country Music? Save the Date!
🎤 Queens of Country – A Tribute to the Legends
📍 Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
📅 Friday 15th August
Experience the unforgettable music of country legends Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette – the powerhouse women who ruled the airwaves through the 50s, 60s, and 70s with their timeless songs of life, love, and heartbreak.
This is a proper classic country show you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets here
Make a night of it – stay just a short walk away at Country Motel Ipswich
Enjoy convenience, comfort, and country hospitality right near the venue.
Sherrin Rentals Fight in the Night 500 Enduro
2025 – 15 August 7:30AM – 17 August 10:00PM
Parks and Gardens
For the families, there are many parks, gardens and attractions which are FREE.
The Ipswich City Council Animal and Bird enclosure is well worth a look, located in the Ipswich CBD, directly across from Queens Park
🏉 Brisbane Lions AFLW – Home Games in Ipswich!
Get ready for a huge AFLW season as the Brisbane Lions return to their home ground at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield – right here in Ipswich!
Just 25 minutes from the action, Country Motel Ipswich is the perfect place to stay on game days!
🛏️ Comfy, spacious rooms
🍽️ Onsite restaurant
🚗 Easy access & free parking
🎟️ 2025 Home Game Dates at Brighton Homes Arena:
📅 17 Aug – 12:40 PM📅 31 Aug – 5:05 PM📅 14 Sept – 3:05 PM
📅 28 Sept – 3:05 PM📅 11 Oct – 4:05 PM📅 25 Oct – 6:15 PM
🎯 Make a weekend of it – book your stay early!
👉 www.countrymotelipswich.com | 📞 (07) 3202 4622
Brisbane
Jamboree
23 – 24 August 2025
Across 2 Days, Saturday & Sunday you will see some of the Fastest Sport Compact Cars in the World racing to take out the Jamboree title, and break world records!
Australia’s biggest Sport Compact event at Willowbank Raceway!
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Experience the magic and adventure of a hot air balloon flight floating above the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. Discover and explore Greater Brisbane’s big backyard from the air!
Offering a boutique ballooning experience with only one flight per day and a maximum of 10 passengers ensuring absolutely everyone’s needs are catered for and you enjoy the experience you deserve.
Receive a 10% discount on your accommodation when you choose to stay at Country Motel Ipswich when booking your flight.
5 – 7 September 2025
The Motorsport Australia State Circuit Racing Championship is back at Queensland Raceway again in 2025! The MA State Championship is being contested across 5 action packed rounds at 2 x Circuits, and will see the Queensland State Circuit Racing Champion crowned for each Motorsport Australia Sanctioned Category!
POWERCRUISE #99
Qld Raceway/Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th September 2025
QLD’s toughest street machines, race cars, burnout machines & sleepers – there is something for everyone!! PLUS want to show off your pride and joy? Go into our Show & Shine.
Are you up for the Challenge?
Experience the thrill of a lifetime driving a Holden or Ford V8 Race Car around the infamous Queensland Raceway in Willowbank!
We are one of the closest accommodation venues to Queensland’s premier race circuit – Willowbank. Just 10 minutes to the circuit where the biggest two & four-wheel events, in Qld, take place. This is the only location near Brisbane where you can drive on the same race track that international heroes do.
WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
Saturday 20th September
2025
Round 5
Pterodactyl Helicopters
Since 2008, Pterodactyl Helicopters has been partnering with the best local cafes, wineries, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and accommodation places in southeast Queensland and Brisbane to put together a selection of once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tours and scenic flights, where getting there is half the fun.
🎭 Faulty Towers – The Original Dining Experience
📅 Friday 26 September 2025
📍 Brothers Leagues Club Function Room
🎟️ Tickets: $87.50 (incl. booking fee) – includes a 3-course meal + 2-hour interactive show
👉 Purchase Tickets HERE
Get ready for a night of mayhem, laughter and classic 70s chaos! Basil, Sybil and Manuel are bringing their world-famous antics to Ipswich for a dining experience like no other.
With 70% of the show improvised, no two nights are the same – this is interactive theatre at its hilarious best. Expect a delicious three-course meal, spontaneous comedy, and an unforgettable evening.
Make a night of it!
Country Motel Ipswich is just a short walk from the venue – perfect for a stress-free night out. Enjoy convenient accommodation and country-style hospitality right near the action.
🎉 Dinner, a show, and a comfy bed – all in one great night out!
Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum is a great day out for the whole family. The Museum is known for their school holiday activities such as Build it!, Circus Train, Toyland Express, The Great Train Robbery, and of course the iconic Day out with Thomas event (the biggest Thomas & Friends event in the country) that runs from Boxing Day every year until the end of January.
QRDC Round 3
26th September 2025
Experience the Thrill at the Queensland Racing Drivers’ Championship 2025!
Get ready for Queensland’s premier motorsport event—the Queensland Racing Drivers’ Championship (QRDC)! As part of the AASA QLD State Championship, this adrenaline-fueled competition will unfold over five action-packed rounds in 2025.
Upcoming dates: 17 Oct – 7th Nov
Spring Drift Matsuri
Australia’s BIGGEST Drift festivals are right here at QLD Raceway! Over two days of wall to wall drifting, car culture and party vibes!
October 3rd to October 5th 2025
Queensland Raceway’s Spring & Autumn Drift Matsuri are the biggest drift events in Australia, presented by Queensland Raceway, bringing only good vibes & good times for an epic weekend of JDM car culture mixed in with European & Australian flair.
CMC Rocks QLD 2026
Accommodation Available! 
Book now before they’re gone! 
(07) 3202 4622 or:
https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au//properties/ipswichcmdirect
The Arts
Ipswich Art Gallery is situated in the CBD and has regularly changing art and exhibits. It is interactive and child friendly with a dedicated hands-on Gallery just for children.
GT World Challenge Australia 2026
Queensland Raceway
Australia’s premier GT racing returns to Queensland Raceway this June as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries!
Don’t miss the thunder of exotic machines in a high-stakes showdown powered by AWS.
🏁 Round 3 – June 2026
Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
🗓️ 5-7 June 2026
🏁 Plan ahead for 2026 – Pre book your accommodation!!!
Book direct for the best rates at www.countrymotelipswich.com or call (07) 3202 4622.
Whether you’re a motorsport fanatic or just love a great day out, this is one event you won’t ever want to miss!
2026 Ipswich Super 440
5th – 9th August 2026
Queensland Raceway is back on the Supercars calendar again!
Supercars will tackle the six-turn circuit, often dubbed the ‘Paperclip,’ for an exhilarating weekend of racing at Queensland Raceway.
Secure your quality accommodation at Country Motel Ipswich