The wait is almost over for keen SUNfest 2018 participants with ticket sales available from 9am tomorrow (Weds, Nov 29).

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said tickets for Council’s annual youth holiday program, from January 8 to 19, were expected to sell fast with limited places available for some activities.

"The 2018 SUNfest program offers a selection of activities, events and workshops

Gladstone Region primary school students can attend one of three free art workshops with award-winning local artist, Marion Hughes, during December.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said the workshops would be hosted in conjunction with Gladstone Regional Council's 2018 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition.

“This is an opportunity for students to gain some helpful tips and

Gladstone Regional Council has launched its 2018 SUNfest youth holiday program offering greater Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related activities for 11 to 17 year olds.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said the SUNfest program from January 8-19 would feature a diversity of new events alongside regular activities that proved popular each year.

“There are some