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Steam & Smoke BBQ
September 7, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$14.50
Celebrate Father’s Day with a smoky twist at Steam & Smoke BBQ, hosted by the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops as part of Galvanized: A Festival of Heritage. It brings together mouthwatering cuisine, hands-on heritage activities, and nostalgic charm in Ipswich’s historic industrial setting.
Event details: This all-ages event takes place on Sunday 7 September 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, North Street, North Ipswich.
Culinary delights meet heritage culture: Feast on a tempting array of smoked meats and steamed treats offered by curated food trucks, relax with a cup of barista-made coffee or hot chips from the Dining Hall Cafe, or bring your own picnic to enjoy among the iconic industrial buildings where Queensland’s rail history was born.
Live entertainment and artisan crafts: Let the rhythms of The Memphis Movers, quirky roving performer Uptown Brown, and Amberley Brass Band serenade your visit. Explore heritage workshops featuring blacksmiths, leatherworkers, potters, an antique Moveable Type Studio, and more. Don your vintage best and capture the moment in the Black & White Vintage Photobooth.
Heritage close-ups and steam nostalgia: Meet and learn from expert artisans keeping old trades alive and marvel at restored locomotives, including the chance to step onto steam locomotive BB18¼ 1089 between 9:30 AM and 1:45 PM—get a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Queensland’s rail legacy.
Interactive heritage and creative fun: Roll up your sleeves in hands-on Heritage Craft Workshops — engaging experiences designed to connect visitors to Ipswich’s rich industrial and artisan past.
Make Central Motel Ipswich Your Event Base
Planning to soak up the BBQ and heritage vibes? Central Motel Ipswich is the ideal retreat for families and history fans alike. With comfy rooms, convenient parking, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to recharge between festival experiences. Just minutes away from the Rail Workshops, it offers calm and comfort after a day full of history, food, and fun.