southburnett.com.au - What's On In The South Burnett

The Big Burnett Brunch - Kingaroy

Taste South Burnett in Alford Street, Kingaroy will be holding The Big Burnett Brunch from 9:30am to 10:30am this morning, where guests can chow down on a mouth-watering selection of Taste South Burnett's gluten free product lines for $23 to $27 per head. Bookings are essential, though: (07) 4162 8222. You can also read more about this morning's brunch menu on Taste South Burnett's website.

Noel Miller Art Exhibition - Kingaroy

An exhibition featuring artworks and pastel portraits by Brisbane artist Noel Miller will be on display at the Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (just next to the Visitor Information Centre, opposite the peanut silos) from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. Admission to view the exhibition is free, and you can read more about it on our website.

The Big Booie BBQ - Booie

Cranes Winery at Booie will be holding their annual Big Booie BBQ from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. Winemaker Bernie Cooper will be donning his chef's apron to cook up eye fillet steak sandwiches garnished with corn and beetroot salsa - a bit of a Cranes specialty - and popular entertainer Guy Davis will be providing hours of relaxed live music during lunch. In addition to steak sandwiches, Cranes will also have their usual assorted platters available plus - of course! - their full range of wines. Bookings aren't necessary but if you want to be sure of a seat, they might be advisable: (07) 4162-7647. You can also read more about today's BBQ on our website.

South Burnett Regional Art Competition Exhibition - Wondai

The 2015 South Burnett Regional Art Competition Exhibition, which was officially opened at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai on Friday night, will be on display at the Gallery between 10:00am and 4:00pm today. This annual competition, which is only open to South Burnett artists, features paintings, sculpture, ceramics and photographic works. Admission to view the exhibition is free, and you can read more about it on our website.

Wine Masterclasses And Pizza - Kingaroy

Kingsley Grove Winery at Stuart Valley Drive off the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm today, and winemaker Simon Berry will be running one hour, completely free Wine Masterclass tours at 10:00am and 3:30pm in the Grove's modern, state of the art winery. The Masterclass will teach you how wine is made and the different factors that go into producing great wines, and they'll include a vertical tasting so you can see how different factors - including ageing - can have a great effect on the end result. Kingsley Grove's wines and wood-fired pizzas will also be available at their cellar door all day, too, if you'd like to sample some wines or sit down for a great meal. You can read more about this on our website.

Picnic In The Paddock At Bunya Red Farm

Bunya Red Farm at Inverlaw will be holding a Picnic In The Paddock from 10:00am to 3:30pm today. Bunya Red Farm are Queensland's largest producers of capers, and today they'll be running field walks where guests can learn everything they never knew about how capers are grown, picked and processed; try out some of the many ways capers are used; and then cuddle one of the farm's alpacas for good measure if they want to - all for free. Ploughman's lunches featuring fresh local produce will also be available for $15 and upwards, but these need to be booked in advance by phoning 0402-245-780 or (07) 4164-3186. You can read more about Bunya Red Farm and their Picnic In The Paddock day on our website.

Music On The Mountains - Bunya Mountains

The Bunyas at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains will be hosting their annual Music On The Mountains afternoon from 2:00pm to 5:00pm today. Elz Bistro - located just to the rear of the Bunyas General Store - will be hosting talented local musicians, and guests can get a seat in the Bistro or outdoors on the lawns to enjoy the concert for free. The Bistro and Lyrics Licensed Restaurant will both be open and operating as usual today and tonight, but bookings at either one are highly advisable because the Bunya Mountains are usually packed out with holidaymakers every long weekend: (07) 4668-3131. You can also read more about Music On The Mountains on our website.

Sax On The Ridge - Moffatdale

Well-known South Burnett saxophonist Tom McKenzie will be performing at the Moffatdale Ridge Winery on Barambah Road at Moffatdale today. The winery's cafe and cellar door will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm for wine tastings, morning and afternoon teas and lunches, and Tom will be playing from 11:00am to around 3:00pm. You can read more about this on our website.

Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai - just across the road from the Wondai Art Gallery - will be holding an all-you-can-eat Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm today. For a slim $15 per head, guests can choose from a range of wholesome starters, mains and desserts, and they're also welcome to BYO. However, bookings are highly advisable: (07) 4168-5744. You can also read more about Dimities on our website.

Open Day At Ringsfield House - Nanango

Historic Ringsfield House in Alfred Street, Nanango will be holding an Open Day from 9:00am to 4:00pm today. Ringsfield was originally built in 1908 by renowned Queensland architect Robin Dods, and has been magnificently restored by the Nanango Historical Society. Visitors are welcome to browse through Ringsfield, its lush gardens or the many other historical buildings that have been relocated to the site; and can grab a morning or afternoon tea or lunch at the Ringsfield Cafe, which will also be open today. You can read more about Ringsfield on our website.

Team Penning Competition - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride committee will be holding the second (and final) day of their two-day Team Penning Competition at the Kilkivan Showgrounds as a fundraiser. Today's events will get underway at 9:00am with a Junior Team competition, and this will be followed later in the day with a Wildcard competition. A bar and canteen will be operating throughout and on-site camping will be available for $10 too. However the Showgrounds don't have EFTPOS facilities, so bring cash. Everyone is welcome!

Open Day At Taabinga Homestead - Haly Creek

Historic Taabinga Homestead at Haly Creek, south-west of Kingaroy, will be holding an Open Day from 8:30am to 1:00pm today. The Homestead was built in 1846 as one of the area’s pioneering properties, and is one of the oldest continuously-occupied buildings in Queensland, and is now part of the National Estate. These days, Taabinga Homestead is a working cattle property and bed and breakfast, situated amidst beautiful mature gardens with walking trails, a large dam, a cemetery, a vineyard and abundant native wildlife. Guests at today's Open Day will be able to get a rare glimpse at the property and several other historic buildings in the grounds. Admission is $5, but primary school aged children and younger can get in for free. You can read more about Taabinga Homestead on our website.

Maidenwell Folk Festival

The final day of the twice-a-year Maidenwell Folk Festival will be held in and around the historic Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell today, kicking off at around 9:30am and running until around lunch time. This is an all-acoustic get-together and today there'll be impromptu jam sessions on the hotel's wide verandahs and indoors. Admission to the Folk Festival is completely free and you can read more about it on our website.

Long Lunch And Live Music At Mulanah Gardens - Inverlaw

Mulanah Gardens on Deep Creek Road at Inverlaw will be holding a long lunch with live music by popular entertainer Steve Peterson from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. Kingsley Grove Winery will be on hand to provide wine tastings and sales too. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4164-3142. You can also read more about today's lunch on our website.

Cooyar Campdraft

The second (and final) day of the two-day Cooyar Campdraft will be running at the Cooyar campdrafting grounds off the New England Highway just west of the town from early this morning through until late this afternoon. This twice-yearly campdraft always draws large numbers of competitors and this year it will be featuring an Open Draft, Novice Draft, Maiden Draft, Junior Draft, Juvenile Draft and a Local Challenge Draft. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators, and a bar and canteen will be operating onsite too. You can read more about the campdraft on our website.

R&R Rail Trail Duathlon - Blackbutt

Blackbutt will be playing host to more than 100 extra visitors today. They'll be taking part in the 2nd annual R&R Rail Trail Duathlon: a series of running and cycling athletic contests that will take place on the Rail Trail. Competitors in the duathlon have come from all over south east Queensland to participate, and racing will get underway early this morning and conclude towards lunch time. You can read more about the Duathlon on our website.

Auskart Racing Day - Nanango

South Burnett Kart Hire on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango (opposite the Big Bucket) will be hosting the second and final day of an Auskart Racing Weekend up until around 12:00 noon today. If you like to watch fast-paced, adrenalin fuelled go kart racing there'll be a lot of action on the track today, and admission for spectators is completely free. Food and drinks will be available from the on-site canteen. More details? Phone South Burnett Kart Hire on (07) 4171-0040, or after hours on (07) 4163-1313

Trap Shooting - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Clay Target Club will be holding its monthly trap shooting competition at its range on the Goodger Road opposite Kingaroy Airport, about 3km south of Kingaroy, from 10:00am onwards today. Members of public are welcome to take part, and you can find out more information on the club's website.

Barambah Valley Markets - Moffatdale

The Barambah Valley Markets will be running at Dusty Hill Vineyard in Barambah Road, Moffatdale from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The markets feature fresh local produce, health products, gourmet food, artists and live music and are fully licensed.