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Books galore in Maryborough
Lose yourself in the most delightful way among the thousands of books on offer at Lifeline Bookfest in Maryborough – and pick up a last-minute literary gift for Mother’s Day. The biggest second-hand book sale on the Fraser Coast will feed your need for good reads from only 50 cents a book.
There are more than 170 tables of tomes to browse, along with CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles, plus Lego, over three great days, so don’t miss it! And it’s all for a good cause – funds raised go towards our 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Support Line. By purchasing books – and clothes – at Lifeline Bookfest Maryborough, you are helping us to save lives, and we can’t thank you enough.
Event info
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When and where
Dates and times: Thursday, May 9, to Saturday, May 11, 8am-4pm daily.
Where: Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, 23402-23404 Bruce Highway, Maryborough West.
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Cost
Entry is free! Books from 50 cents.
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What’s on and facilities
Sausage Sizzle and cold drinks available for purchase.
Amentities onsite.
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Parking and transport
Parking available on site.
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Bookfest categories
CDs; cooking; craft; children’s; crime; DVDs; fantasy; fiction; games and puzzles; gardening; Lego; magazines; sci-fi; teens/pre-teens, and much more.
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RSVP on Facebook
RSVP to our Facebook event all the latest event information.
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Book donations
Thank you for thinking of us! We have a crate available for donations near the entrance. We also gratefully accept second-hand book donations year-round through our:
- Lifeline shops
- Lifeline donation bins or hubs
- Lifeline Warehouse: Request a free pick-up for bulk book donations
Location
Lifeline Bookfest Maryborough
Where: Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, 23349 Bruce Highway, Maryborough QLD 4650
Get directionsSign up to volunteer
Our Lifeline Bookfests are a lot of fun. From sorting and pricing books to serving our amazing customers, you could be part of a great community of volunteers. Every minute you give helps us support life.
To become a volunteer, visit our Volunteering Portal
Simply follow our three-step sign-up:
- Search and select a volunteer activity.
- Fill in an application by creating an account.
- Scroll down and click Sign Up in the schedule.
If there are no current activities or opportunities that interest you, please sign up to a waiting list or select “Volunteer My Way” to register your interest.
Every dollar you give helps us save lives
Money raised at Lifeline events supports the Lifeline 13 11 14 Crisis Support Line, offering 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support. If you can’t make an event, why not make a donation?
