Finderfest 2026: Queensland’s Biggest Op-Shop Giveaway Is Back!

Vinnies Queensland is bringing back the state’s biggest op-shop event with Finderfest 2026 Golden Giveaway, a thrilling 16-day shopping experience giving customers the chance to win their share of more than $70,000 in prizes. 

Running from Friday 6 March to Saturday 21 March, Finderfest will transform op-shopping across the state, with every purchase helping support Queenslanders experiencing poverty, homelessness and hardship.

For every $10 spent in-store, shoppers will receive a scratch card with a unique code. Simply scratch, enter the code online and discover an instant win, or go in the running to win one of four major prizes:

• Golden Groceries: $20,000 in IGA vouchers
• Golden Getaway: $15,000 in travel vouchers from Flight Centre
• Golden Fuel: $5,000 to spend on fuel
• Golden Cash: $5,000 to help ease financial pressures
  
  

Every scratch card also offers a chance to win instant prizes, including:

• $250 gift cards from 99 Bikes
• Two children’s bikes, sponsored by 99 Bikes
• Annual passes (valued at $169) from Dreamworld
• $100 IGA gift cards
• $50 vouchers from The Coffee Club
• Vinnies gift cards ($5, $10, $20, $50)

The more customers shop, the more scratch cards they receive, increasing their chances to win while giving back to Queenslanders in need.

While FinderFest offers life-changing prizes and plenty of excitement, it is also a vital fundraiser supporting Vinnies Queensland’s mission to assist those doing it tough. From people experiencing homelessness and emergency crises, to families struggling with rising grocery and household costs.

Vinnies Queensland General Manager, Drew Eide said Finderfest 2026 is a powerful way to bring communities together while highlighting growing financial pressures.

“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 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.”

Proceeds from every purchase at Vinnies contribute to providing food, shelter and essential assistance to Queenslanders in crisis.

For more information, visit finderfest.com.au