IT'S YOUR TRIBE!

Defender Fest is the ultimate family weekend hangout for Land Rover Defender enthusiasts! Expect rows of epic Defenders on show, live music, tasty food trucks, industry exhibitors, market stalls, story tellers, influences and plenty of good vibes. 

Whether you’re showcasing your Defender, County, 90, 110, 127/130 or Perentie in the show’n’dusty on the paddock, looking for inspiration, or simply soaking up the culture, Defender Fest is the ultimate gathering for fans of the iconic Land Rover Defender and the tribe that drives it.  Bring your mates, bring the family – it’s a way of life, and it’s going to be a weekend to remember!

DEFENDER FEST 2026 IS HELD IN BEAUTIFUL HERVEY BAY, QLD, AUSTRALIA  - THE GATEWAY TO K'GARI ISLAND - FROM THE 2ND TO THE 5TH OCTOBER 2026 - WITH THE CORE FESTIVAL BEING HELD ON THE PADDOCK  - SAT THE 3RD OF OCTOBER FROM 09:00 - AT FRASER COAST SPORTS AND RECREATION PRECINCT