What’s happening
Finderfest 2026 is returning to Vinnies stores across Queensland, including Rockhampton, from Friday 6 March to Saturday 21 March.
The statewide op shop event gives shoppers the chance to win prizes while supporting people facing poverty, homelessness and hardship.
For every $10 spent in-store, customers receive a scratch card with a unique code. The code can be entered online for an instant prize or entry into the draw for major prizes.
Finderfest will run across 140 Vinnies stores statewide, turning everyday op-shopping into a fundraising effort that supports communities across Queensland.
Why it matters
Events like Finderfest help raise funds that support people experiencing financial stress and crisis.
Last year alone, Vinnies supported more than 40,000 Rockhampton residents who were facing hardship.
Funds raised from Vinnies stores go directly back into local support services. These include emergency relief, housing assistance, financial support and essential services.
Local impact
Rockhampton is home to one of the top 10 Vinnies shops in Queensland, located on Gladstone Road.
That local store plays a key role in supporting people across the region who face housing stress, financial instability and family breakdown.
Every purchase made during Finderfest helps fund services that assist Rockhampton residents doing it tough.
By the numbers
• More than 40,000 Rockhampton residents received support from Vinnies last year, showing the scale of need in the region.
• Finderfest 2026 will run for 16 days, from Friday 6 March to Saturday 21 March, across Vinnies stores in Queensland.
• The event offers over $70,000 in prizes, encouraging shoppers to take part while raising funds for community support.
Zoom in
The Finderfest 2026 Golden Giveaway includes four major prizes for shoppers who enter their scratch card codes online.
The major prizes are:
• Golden Groceries with $20,000 in IGA vouchers
• Golden Getaway with $15,000 in travel vouchers from Flight Centre
• Golden Fuel worth $5,000 for fuel
• Golden Cash worth $5,000 to help with financial pressures
Shoppers can also win instant prizes including $250 gift cards from 99 Bikes, two children’s bikes sponsored by 99 Bikes, Dreamworld annual passes valued at $169, $100 IGA gift cards, $50 Coffee Club vouchers and Vinnies gift cards.
Zoom out
Finderfest is now Queensland’s biggest op-shop event, bringing together shoppers, volunteers and community partners.
Vinnies Queensland General Manager Drew Eide said the event highlights the growing financial pressures many households face.
“With cost-of-living pressures continuing to bite across Queensland, Finderfest is a feel-good way for shoppers to stretch their dollars while helping others who are doing it tough. From 6 to 21 March, every $10 spent in our Vinnies shops earns a scratch card with the chance to win exciting prizes,” Mr Eide said.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our major sponsors; IGA and Flight Centre, along with our dedicated volunteers, staff and loyal customers who make Finderfest possible.
“Running across 140 Vinnies stores statewide, Finderfest shows the power of community. The money raised in our shops goes straight back into local support, helping people access emergency relief, housing assistance, financial support and essential services when they need it most.”
What to look for next
Locals can take part in Finderfest by visiting Vinnies stores during the 6 to 21 March event period.
More information about the event and prize draws is available at finderfest.com.au.
