Power Up Car Show, Shine & Swap Meet - Nanango
The seventh annual Power Up Car Show & Shine And Swap Meet will be held at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 9:30am to around 1:30pm today. Public entry is just a gold coin donation! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the Nanango Sporting Association. All vehicles, motorbikes and utes from veteran to modern are very welcome to take part. The event will also feature live music and market stalls plus lots and lots of great vehicles to inspect. There'll also be trophies and prizes on offer for the day's winners (public voting will take place from 9:30am to 11:30am and trophies will be presented around 1:00pm. Show & Shine entrants and stallholders need to pay $15 and be parked in the designated area from 6:00am to be ready for the gates opening to the public at 9:30am. There'll also be live entertainment on the grounds, plus free children's amusement while their parents view (and vote on) the entrants in this year's competition. Everyone is welcome!
South Burnett Gem Show Reboot - Wondai
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding the second day of their two-day Gem, Rock and Lapidary Show at the Wondai Sportsgrounds on the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The event will feature unique crystal, rock and mineral displays; a dealer pavilion; outdoor stalls and lots of fun for the kids. Food and drink stalls will be operating in the grounds, too. The Gem Show is always a great family day out and admission is just $5 for adults (under 12s are free). You can obtain more details by phoning 0491-606-427 or by visiting the club's website
NB. This event has been rescheduled from April 4-5.
Kumbia Museum
- The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Murgon Sunday Markets
The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until about 12:00 noon today. The markets run on the second Sunday of each month and offer locally made crafts, foods and produce - always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stallholders are always welcome too! More details? Phone 0408-076-665.
Free Sunday Lunch - Kingaroy
- A free community lunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Old Railway Station building, O'Neill Square, in Kingaroy. The Community Serving Community Meals Project is co-ordinated by the South Burnett Support Alliance and relies on volunteers from the local community.
