Easter Markets - Yallakool
Yallakool Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam near Moffatdale will be hosting their popular annual Easter Markets from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature lots of arts and crafts, face painting for the children, food, drinks, music and coffee and had a really great turn-out last year when they were re-instated after an absence of several years. New stallholders are very welcome too - and if you'd like to book a stall yourself, just call Shona at the kiosk on (07) 4168-4746 or send her an email.
Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
- The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032
Easter Chill-Out At Crane Wines
Cranes Winery at the end of Haydens Road in Booie will be holding an Easter Chill-Out Weekend from 10:00am to 4:00pm today to celebrate the installation of their new giant shade sail. And if you feel like simply relaxing on a long weekend, this would be a great way to kick back and forget the cares of the world for awhile. They'll be offering live music and lots of great gourmet foods to graze on - including their popular, tasty antipasto platters and their brand new Mediterranean Mezze Plate - along with Cranes' special Margaritas, wines and soft drinks. There's no admission fee (but no BYO food or drinks either) and if you want to be 100% certain of a seat it might be wise to book: (07) 4162-7647. Everyone is welcome!
Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft
The second (and final) day of the annual Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds off Bell Street in Kumbia from 5:30am this morning when the canteen opens and begins serving up Big Country Breakfasts through until late this afternoon. This year's Campdraft has been reduced to two days from its usual three because of the floods but it will still have a bumper field of competitors and will still be offering some really great Easter campdrafring action - especially today, which will be the finals. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators, a bar and canteen will be operating all day, and there's free overnight camping in the Sportsgrounds all weekend if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome!
What's On At The Wineries This Long Weekend
All 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 largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) 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.
Live Music At The Trading Post - Maidenwell
- The Maidenwell Trading Post will be running live music today to celebrate Easter. More details will be published when they become availble - or you can phone the Trading Post in the meantime on (07) 4164-6166.
Maidenwell Wombat Weekend Bull Ride
- The annual Maidenwell Wombat Weekend Bull Ride will be held in the grounds behind the Maidenwell Hotel today. More details will be published as they become available, or you can phone the Maidenwell Hotel in the meantime on (07) 4164-6133. You can also read more about what last year's Bull Ride was like and see a short video about it on our website.
Easter Sunday At The Hivesville Hotel
- The Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville will be holding an Easter Sunday luncheon at 12:00 noon toda, followed by live country music at 1:00pm and a Red Claw Challenge which will be judged at 2:00pm (just bring along your biggest redclaw for a chance to win). More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-9876.
Coffee, Scones & A Little Bit More - Inverlaw
Mulanah Gardens at Deep Creek Road in Inverlaw will be holding a Sunday "Coffee, Scones & A Little Bit More" get together from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. You can relax in the beautiful gardens with a picturesque view of the nearby Bunya Mountains while having the perfect coffee and something light to eat. Mulanah Gardens is a pleasant 16km drive from Kingaroy along the Bunya Highway towards Kumbia (follow the signs from the highway). You can also get more details by phoning them on (07) 4164-3142 or 0408-115-480.
Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm, with prizes for fist, second and third place-getters. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm 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
Nanango RSL AGM - Nanango
- POSTPONED: The Nanango RSL will be holding their Annual General Mereting at Taras Hall next to the RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 2:00pm this afternoon. All financial members are welcome to attend. Note: This meeting was postponed on Monday 25-Mar-13. A new date will be set in the near future.
