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Blackbutt Country Markets

The Blackbutt Lions Country Markets - run on the third Sunday of every month - will be held at Les Muller Park in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am until around mid-day today. The markets offer a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts and freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along!

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Maidenwell Folk Gathering

The final day of the twice-a-year Maidenwell Folk Gathering will be held in and around the historic Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell today, kicking off at around 9:30am and running until around noon. This is an all-acoustic event and during the day a variety of performers will be entertaining in and around the hotel. Admission to the Folk Gathering is completely free and musicians are welcome as well as people who just like to listen to music. There's also free overnight camping available in the hotel's grounds. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

Kilkivan Railway Markets

The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.

Back To Wondai Trail Ride

The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club will be holding a ride along the trails in the Wondai Forestry from 7:45am to around 10:00am today. Cyclists - whether they're club members or not - should meet up outside the IGA supermarket in Wondai. This is a great event for beginner riders. Enjoy bacon and egg rolls and cold drinks at the conclusion of the ride. More info? Phone Jason on 0455-896-749

Sunday Poker - Kingaroy

Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Community Gospel Concert - Cherbourg

UPDATE: Because of the weather, the concert has been relocated to the Cherbourg Sporting complex. A mammoth Community Gospel Concert will be held outside Cherbourg Radio's studios in Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg from 2:00pm to 7:00pm today. The concert will be compered by Pastor Max Conlon and popular radio host Big Chance, and will feature performances from Roger Knox (the "Black Elvis", pictured), Mop Conlon, Muddy Flats and local gospel singers, with a BBQ running from 5:00pm as well. If you can't make it in person, today's concert will also be broadcast live on Cherbourg Radio 94.1 FM. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission fee.

Sunday Bingo - Wondai

Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.

Sunshine State MX Series - Kingaroy

The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Round 2 of the Sunshine State MX Series will be held at the South Burnett Junior MX Club's track at Edenvale (behind Kingaroy Airport) from around 8:00am this morning until late afternoon. This competition routinely attracts hundreds of Australia's best MX riders who'll all by vying for a slice of the $36,000 in prize monies on offer, and it should offer a ton of pulse-pounding action for MX racing fans. Admission for spectators is just $5 for adults or $2 for young people under 13, and COVID restrictions will apply. Everyone is welcome!

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 Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.

Quilting Exhibition - Maidenwell

Today is Day 2 of the Maidenwell Quilters' two-day display, "COVID Creations", on this weekend at the Maidenwell Hall. There will be embroidery, sewing, patchwork and knitting to view ie. everything you can do while in iso!). Today's exhibition will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Entrance is by gold coin donation with funds raised to support LifeFlight. Smoko will be available for $3.00. Hand-crafted items will also be on sale. More info? Contact Sue on 0488-987-136.

Sunday Sidewalk Sale - Nanango

The inaugural monthly Sunday Sidewalk Sale will be held in Drayton Street, Nanango from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. The Sidewalk Sale aims to inject some life and colour into Nanango's CBD on a Sunday, and you can find out more by phoning Sharon on 0411-783-274 or Jane on 0400-631-677

Bookarama - Kingaroy

St John's Lutheran School will be holding the second (and fiunal) day of their giant two-day Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 8:00am to noon today. Bookarama offers tens of thousands of books on all subjects at genuine bargain prices, and this year there'll also be an all-day sausage sizzle and raffles too. Proceeds of Bookarama go to help the school and if you love books, it's heaven on a stick. Everyone is welcome and admission is free!

Sunday Session With Tony Cisneros

South Burnett entertainer Tony Cisneros - who usually performs with the Mr Q Band - will be holding a solo Sunday acoustic session in the beer garden at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street from 1:30pm onwards today. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162 1380.

Alex The Frenchman - Nanango

Popular South Burnett entertainer Alex The Frenchman will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 2:00pm this afternoon. The club's bar and bistro will also be running if you need refreshments, there's no admission and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375

Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft

POSTPONED:The third (and final) day of the three day Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft will kick off at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road west of the CBD at 6:00am this morning. Today's events will kick off with the first round of the Open, the final of the Novice, and then the 2nd round and the final of the Open. TGhere'll also be some children's events running in the morning organised by the Proston Pony Club. The Spurs is always a big event and spectators are welcome to come and watch the action for free. There'll also be limited refreshments in the grounds, and plenty of extra parking available at the nearby Proston Golf Club, which will also be broadcasting this year's campdraft live. Everyone is welcome! Note: Due to wet weather, the Golden Spurs Campdraft was postponed on March 18. It may now be held on April 16-18, but this date has yet to be confirmed.