South Burnett Online - What's On In The South Burnett

South Burnett Singfest - Kingaroy

Here's something different! Regional arts group South Burnett Arts (in conjunction with RADF and the South Burnett Regional Council) are bringing conductor Graeme Morton and the magnificent Brisbane Chamber Choir to the South Burnett this weekend for a once-in-a-lifetime series of workshops and concerts that should appeal to anyone involved in choirs and/or who enjoys listening to choral music. Today the Brisbane Chamber Choir will be holding a series of free Choral Workshops at St Johns Lutheran School in Ivy Street, Kingaroy. The workshops are designed for singers, conductors, teachers and secondary school choirs and apart from locals, many people will also be coming to Kingaroy from the North Burnett, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba to take part. Tomorrow, Singfest will conclude with a Showcase Concert at St Johns at 2:30pm in the afternoon, given by the Brisbane Chamber Choir and any workshop participants who want to take part. You can find out more details about Singfest and/or obtain a registration form by phoning Jane on (0411) 118-510 or by emailing her.

Alpaca Field Day - Nanango

Here's something different too! Mysty Gums Alpacas at 222 Bright Road in Nanango will be holding an Alpaca Field Day from 9:00am this morning until around 3:00pm this afternoon as a fundraiser for the Nanango QCWA. Visitors to this event will be able to see alpacas up close; learn anything (and everything) they want to know about these friendly, lovable South American animals; listen to guest speakers who'll be talking about various aspects of alpaca farming; and then get stuck into a great sausage sizzle and down some tea, coffee and soft drinks (all of which will be available on site). Crafts people will also enjoy the Fleece Sale that Mysty Gums will be putting on today - a wide variety of hard-to-get alpaca fleeces will be on sale at bargain prices but it's definitely a case of first in, best dressed. Admission to today's event is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone John or Trish at Mysty Gums on (07) 4171-0469 or send them an email.

Wondai Country Markets

The Wondai Chamber of Commerce's popular and recently revamped Country Markets will be operating in Coronation Park in the Wondai CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. The markets feature a variety of locally produced art and craft items and are always a fun morning out! Today's markets will feature loads of fruit and vegies; plants and garden ornaments; honey; handicrafts; home-baked goods and coffee; bric-a-brac bargains; designer clothing from Kathy's Country Collection; jewellery and stones; soaps and beauty products; second-hand clothes; lollies and drinks; and live entertainment as well! New stallholders are very welcome - stall fees range from $6 - and you can obtain more details by phoning Jane on (0411) 118-510 or email her

Saturday Night Karaoke - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy will be running a Saturday Night Karaoke session from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Breakfast At Dimities - Wondai

Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their regular "Breakfasts At Dimities" from 8:00am to 10:00am this morning in conjunction with the Wondai Country Markets (see entry further above). The breakfasts offer a choice of inexpensive, individually-prepared breakfast dishes from a menu - you can even ask chef for Worcestershire Sauce if you like! - and they're a great way to kick off the weekend. Bookings are always appreciated though not absolutely essential: (07) 4168-5744

Dance - Booie Hall

A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $4 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Barbara on (07) 4163-5277

Christmas In July Smorgasbord Dinner - Wondai

Here's something you'd better book early for! The multi award-winning Dimities Cottage will be holding their famous Christmas In July Christmas Dinner Smorgasbord at the Cottage in 49 Haly Street, Wondai from 6:30pm until late tonight. As usual, Dimities will be decked out in its Christmas finest with close to 1,000 Yuletide decorations of all descriptions and Chef Graham and his merry team will be turning out a tremendous all-you-can-eat spread of traditional Christmas goodies. Tickets to this BYO affair are $25 per head and this dinner is so famous that if you don't book your chances of getting a seat are pretty well zero. You can do it right now by phoning Dimities on (07) 4168-5744 or by emailing them (PS: If you miss out on tonight's dinner, there'll be another one held next Saturday 31st July - but be quick!)

Indian Banquet - Murgon

Sakina's Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon will be holding an Indian Buffet at 6:30pm this evening. This is a 2-course BYO buffet and bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701.

What's On At The Wineries This Weekend

The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is the second-largest wine region in Queensland (next to the Granite Belt) and larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

The Street - Kingaroy

Entertainers The Street will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Community Orchestra Music Workshop - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Community Orchestra in conjunction with the RADF and South Burnett Regional Council will be holding an all-day Music Workshop at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 5:00pm today. The workshop will be led by guest tutors Gwyn Roberts and Tom O'Kelly and is open to any musician who'd like to take part. Workshop fees are $20 and you'll need to bring your own lunch and instrument. More details? Phone Wendy on (0409) 270-496 or visit the SBCO's website.

Showgrounds Markets - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Showgrounds Markets will be held at the Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 7:30am onwards this morning. Stall sites are free and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Sue on (07) 4162-5037 or the Showgrounds office on (07) 4162-5800.

Bachelor Of The Year Auction - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Times will be holding its Bachelor Of The Year Auction at the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:30pm tonight. The event is a fundraiser for the annual Relay For Life, and 10 eligible bachelors will be going under the hammer. Admission is free and there'll be prizes from Midori and Jacobs Creek for women as well.

Nanango Pony Club Campdraft

The Nanango Pony Club will be holding a campdraft at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango fom 9:00am this morning until late this afternoon. The campdraft is for children aged 6 and upwards and more than 80 competitors will be taking part, each one trying to cut a beast out of the herd and navigate it around a course in the arena on horseback. Today's campdraft will be followed by a gymkhana tomorrow and spectators are very welcome to attend either event.

Firewater - Kingaroy

New local band Firewater will be performing at the Club Hotel in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-2204.