2014 Wondai Spring Garden Expo
The Wondai Garden Expo Committee will be holding the first day of their weekend-long 2014 Wondai Spring Garden Expo at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway in Wondai from 8:00am to 4:30pm today (the Expo will also be running at the Sports Grounds from 8:00am to 1:00pm tomorrow). As is always the case with these very popular Garden Expos, keen gardeners will be able to enjoy a very wide display of plants, pots, fertilizers, outdoor products and much more from over 100 exhibitors in what's quite possibly the largest gardening display of its kind in south-east Queensland. There'll also be expert guest speakers; live entertainment in the grounds; a Horticultural Show and display; and lots of food and refreshment stands too. In addition, there'll be a Spring Garden Competition with lots of gardens free to visit; lucky spot prizes all weekend; and a major multi-draw raffle as well as the Official Opening at 11:00am by a special guest. Entry fees are just $4.00 per person and young people under 15 who are accompanied by an adult are free. There's also plenty of free parking nearby. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4168-9297 or email her. You can also get additional information on Wondai Garden Expo's website.
Fruit & Veggie Markets - Yarraman
- Yarraman's monthly Fruit & Vegetable Markets will be running on the empty block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways (opposite Bendigo Bank) from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. These new markets run on the 4th Saturday of each month and offer a wide range of fresh fruit and veggies, along with plant and craft stalls.
Wondai Country Markets
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Gallery's new "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters, and CROW-FM will be doing live crosses to the markets today for the public launch of the Charlotte The Emu Memorial fundraising drive. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed) and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926
or by emailing them
South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.
Bird Sale, Markets & Country Music Dinner Night
Here's something different! The South Burnett Aviculture Society in conjunction with the Kingaroy Show Society will be holding a special Bird Sale and Market at the Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm until around 5:00pm this afternoon. If you love birds, this is a perfect (and rare) opportunity to buy a new pet and/or browse the range of birds and bird-keeping accesories on offer. Then from around 6:00pm to 11:00pm, there'll be a licensed dinner and country music night at the Showgrounds which is designed to appeal to anyone who enjoys country music, regardless of whether they're a bird-fancier or not. Everyone is welcome and while the markets are free, there'll be a fee if you want to stay on for the dinner and evening entertainment.
Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell
- Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be holding another of their popular monthly Pig On A Spit evenings from 6:00pm until late tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). There'll be live entertainment and lots of cold beer, as well as more pork than you can poke a stick at! The hotel's Pig On A Spit nights are held on the last Saturday of every month and they're always a lot of fun. The cost is $12.50 for adults and $6.50 for children. More information? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-6133.
Footsteps - Kingaroy
- Popular entertainers Footsteps will be performing in the Tobruk Room at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Pistol Open Day - Wondai
- The Wondai Rifle Club will be holding a Pistol Open Day at their complex at Rifle Range Road in Wondai today. Today's event is open to anyone aged 11 and above and will be fully supervised, with weapons and ammunition provided. More details? Phone Rob on (07) 4168-3772.
Nanango Men's Shed
- The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Stanley Road and Heathmore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays and Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-2729 or (07) 4171-0462
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
