The annual Arts in the Olives Festival is on again, making it the 9th year for this highly successful community event. As usual the event is being held on Mothers’ Day, 8 May, at Worendo Olive Grove in the Lost World Valley, about an hour and a half’s drive south of Brisbane city and half an hour from Beaudesert. This year’s event offers arts workshops, artisan stalls, gourmet food and wine, live music – and, of course, everything olive. If you’re looking for a great day out with Mum, head to Worendo and you’ll see how to run an event enjoyed by more than 2500 visitors in 2015. Full details and a venue map here.