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Nanango Easter Saturday Races

The Nanango Race Club will be holding their Easter Saturday Races at the Lee Park Raceway in Racecourse Road just south of Nanango from 10:00am to around 5:00pm today. Today's races will have an Easter fashion theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best Easter outfits and/or accessories to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field spot prizes. The race club's popular licensed bar and BBQ will be operating all day under the extended covered area; the canteen will be open for sit-down dining; and there'll be plenty of bookmakers and an on-course tote in the betting ring to take your wagers. There's also lots of undercover seating and plenty of parking on course. The Easter meeting is always a biggie and - as usual - patrons are welcome to picnic on the lawns or even bring their own marquee if they like. This will be a 5 race meeting and buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:00 noon) and the rear of Nanango's Fitzroy Hotel at 12:30pm. The first race will leave the barriers around 1:20pm, but gates will open earlier so go-getters can get a head start on that all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-16s are free). Everyone is welcome!

South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Speedway will roar into life this afternoon for the first day of the Speedway club's two-day National Production Sedan Title meeting. Today's action will feature the first round of the Production Sedans (who'll be contesting the Australian title) along with the first round of Modlites (who'll be contesting the Queensland title). Both competitions have drawn big fields of top-flight competitors, and tonight's action will begin the long process of whittling them down for the finals of both contests (which will be held tomorrow). Gates open at 2:00pm and racing will get underway at 4:00pm. As usual, canteen facilities will be operating at the track and everyone is welcome. Admission is $30 for adults, $15 for students (with ID) and aged or disability pensioners; or $75 for a family of two adults and two students (children 12 and under are free).

Wondai Autumn Garden Expo

The first day of the weekend-long 2022 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo will be held at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD from 8:00am this morning through until 4:30pm this afternoon. The Expo has become one of the South Burnett's signature annual events as well as one of the largest gardening shows of its type in south-east Queensland, drawing thousands of keen gardeners to Wondai every April. As well as the usual wide range of plant and garden-related product displays, this year's Autumn Garden Expo will also feature the Wondai District Garden Club's Horticultural Show and a photographic display, along with live music and food and drink stalls. The Expo's official opening will be held at 10:30am with guest speaker Barbara Beerling discussing heritage roses from 11:00am. Adult admission to the Expo is just $5 per day or $8 for a two-day pass, and children are free.

Kumbia Charity Campdraft

The first day of the three-day Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds off Bell Street in Kumbia from 6:00am this morning (when the canteen opens and begins serving up Big Country Breakfasts) through until late this afternoon. This year's Campdraft will have a bumper field of competitors and will be offering some really great Easter campdrafting action, with today's competitions focussing on the first rounds of a Maiden, a Restricted Open and - if time permits - a Novice Draft, plus a Kids Novelty Gymkhana. Admission to watch all the action is 100% free for spectators and this evening there'll be live entertainment, a multi-draw raffle, a calcutta and a licensed bar running until midnight. There's also free overnight camping in the Sportsgrounds all weekend if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Malcolm on 0427-009-399 or Monique on 0431-431-713.

Monogorilby Camp Oven Variety Muster

Today is the second day of the three-day Monogorilby Camp Oven Variety Muster, which is held in the grounds of Monogorilby Hall north-west of Boondooma and Allies Creek. This annual event is a fundraiser for RACQ Lifeflight - who provide an essential service in this remote part of the world - and guests will be treated to Aussie bush poetry, ballads, music and comedy over the course of the next few days, along with great camp oven food. There's also free camping in the grounds (toilets, no showers), but if you want to enjoy the entertainment you'll need to buy a ticket. And because it's so remote, you'll also need to bring your own supplies plus cash since there's no EFTPOS, mobile reception is flaky at best and Mono is a long way from anywhere. However, if you're looking to really get away from the everyday, though, this event should be a lot of fun! You can find out more on the Muster's Facebook page.

Dead Cow Gully Ultramarathon - Nanango

The 2nd annual Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultramarathon will be taking place on the Walsh family's cattle property at 675 Walsh Rd, Runnymede (11km north of Nanango) from 7:00am onwards today. Runners taking part in the event need to complete a 6.7km lap of the course every hour, and the winner will be the last person left standing, which is expected to occur early tomorrow morning. Spectators and supporters are very welcome, too, and more information is available on Dead Cow Gully website

Railway Parkrun - Proston

The Proston parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Proston Easter Market Day

Proston will be marking Easter this year with an Easter Egg Hunt at Railway Park in Rodney Street at 8:00am this morning after the weekly Railway Parkrun concludes (see above), followed by a Market Day in Blake Street from 8:30am to around lunchtime offering all sorts of hand-made and home-baked goodies. The town's NB Department Store will also be holding a sale (50% off some menswear lines plus $3 per item stock clearances) and the Jacaranda Tearooms will be open from 8:00am to noon for coffee, cakes and freshly baked hot cross buns.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their workshop buildings at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for their regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am and continuing on until noon. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed runs at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email.

Nanango Parkrun

The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Brent Hutchinson - Kingaroy

Entertainer Brent Hutchinson will be performing in the beer garden of the Commercial Hotel in Haly Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 10:00pm tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be running if you want meals or snacks. More details? Phone the Commie on (07) 4162-1380.

Yarraman Men's Shed

The Yarraman Men's Shed at the end of Mill Street, Yarraman will be holding one of its regular get-togethers today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Hopping Mad Cocktails & Karaoke - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman will be hosting Hopping Mad Karaoke from 7:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks if you get hungry, and since it's Easter the hotel will also be offering a range of cocktail specials as well. There are prizes up for grabs for the best karaoke duo and solo, and everyone's welcome. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-8219.

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Moore Hall Markets

The monthly Moore Hall Markets will be held in the grounds surrounding the Soldiers Hall just off the D'Aguilar Highway in Moore's CBD from 6:30am to around noon this morning. The markets are held on the third Saturday of each month and new stallholders are always welcome.

Amanda Sempf - Blackbutt

Popular Timbertowns entertainer Amanda Sempf will be performing over dinner on the rear deck of the Radnor Hotel in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be serving up dinners and snacks if you get hungry. More details? Phone the Radnor on (07) 4163-0203.

Easter Saturday Sunset Celebration - Moffatdale

Clovely Estate's cellar door in Steinhardt's Road, Moffatdale will be celebrating Easter with a family-friendly picnic in the vineyard between 10:00am and 6:00pm today. You can spread a picnic rug (supplied with food purchases) and settle in overlooking acres of vines for an afternoon of good music, good wine and good company until the sun goes down. The event will feature live music from Fitzy; a choice of gourmet grazing boards including mezze, fromagerie, Laguna Bay seafood, game or vegetarian; gin tasting and gin flights from Clovely's new distillery; cocktails and - of course! - Clovely's award winning-wines. There's no entry fee and children and pets are allowed, but no BYO food or drink. Everyone is welcome!

Chris Munro - Nanango

Entertainer Chris Munro will be performing from 8:00pm until late tonight at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango. Admission is free and the hotel's bistro will be open if you want dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-1287.

Ash Williamson - Kingaroy

Entertainer Ash Williamson will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Saturday Social Bowls - Proston

The Proston Bowls Club in Murphy Way, Proston will be holding social bowls games this afternoon. Names need to be in by 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start, but everyone is welcome (just wear soft-soled shoes or play barefoot). More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-9332 or 0418-132-844.

Easter Saturday Karaoke - Murgon

The Royal Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon will be holding an Easter Karaoke night from 6:00pm until late this evening. The hotel's kitchen will also be running if you want dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the Royal on (07) 4168-1799.

Paul Ricketts - Wondai

Entertainer Paul Ricketts will be performing at the Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm to around 10:30pm tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner or snacks. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-5460.

Easter Family Fun Day - Kingaroy

SOLD OUT: Kingsley Grove Estate are running an Easter Family Fun Day at their vineyards at 48 Stuart Valley Drive (west of Kingaroy) today. However, the event is now sold out and no further bookings are being taken.

Kingaroy Friendship Markets

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around 12:00pm today. The markets are run by the Kingaroy Show Society and feature a great range of arts, crafts, food stalls, fruit and garden stalls, plus unusual bric-a-brac. New stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Craig on 0408-880-927