RELAUNCHED! Maleny Wood Expo to go ahead in 2026

Same place but with a new date, new management and promised ‘new innovations’, Queensland's Maleny Wood Expo is set to go ahead in 2026 after last year's dismal news that the Expo was cancelled.

Barung Landcare made the announcement yesterday on its website and social media, advising that ‘the Rotary Club of Maleny has taken up the challenge’ and that it will no longer be involved in any management capacity.

In November 2025, Glasshouse & Maleny News reported that a comeback was likely for the event. ‘Organisers say the dates were selected to avoid the region’s wet season and public holiday clashes, and have already received encouraging feedback from accommodation operators and tourism groups keen to see the event return. The event plan maintains its traditional focus on Queensland timber, woodworking, environmental education and creative industries, with a marketing emphasis on South East Queensland visitors.’

 Barung Landcare will continue to host the Wootha Prize on the long weekend 2–4  May 2026 at Montvale, Montville at the same time as the Montville Timber Trail. The Wootha Prize will no longer be part of the Wood Expo under the new management. 

The new date for the event is 16–18 October, 2026.

See more at malenywoodexpo.com