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2012 Kingaroy Show

The first day of the weekend-long 2012 Kingaroy Show will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds from 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. The Kingaroy Show is the biggest agricultural show in the South Burnett and this year's 105th Show could be the biggest ever. Most of today's major events will be held in the main Show Ring but there'll also be a wide range of pavilion exhibits on display too and (as always!) a very big Sideshow Alley. Special things to look out for at this year's Kingaroy Show include a Truck Show'n'Shine; the Australian Chainsaw Titles; State Of Origin Post Ripping between Queensland and NSW; a Tiny Tots Casual Dress Competition; and a Best Scarecrow Competition for school age children. Other features include a Ute Muster; the ever-popular Woodchops; wagon rides; vintage car and tractor displays; a Freestyle Motorcycling display; a Reptile Display; and much, much more. As usual, there'll also be hotly contested fields in cattle judging; a big range of equestrian events including all-day show jumping; and many other things. The Show's Grand Parade and official opening will be held at around 2:30pm and the Giant Fireworks Display will explode into life at around 8:30pm. Single day tickets to the 2012 Show are $30 per family (2 adults and 2 children), $10 for adults or $6 for pensioners and high school students (primary school age children can get in for free), and two-day passes are also available for a litle extra. There's also free parking available in the grounds too. More info? Phone the Kingaroy Show Society on (07) 4162-5800.

Nanango Country Markets

The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours.

Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt - Official Launch

The official launch of the 2012 Bloomin' Beautiful Festival will be held from 8:00am-10:00am today in Les Muller Park, Hart Street, Blackbutt. Join friends, family and the crew from CROW-FM for a community sausage sizzle breakfast from 8:00am, with the official launch at 8:30am. CROW-FM will be broadcasting live from 7:00am with loads of giveaways and prizes. This year's festival will be held from September 1-9. For more information on Bloomin' Beautiful, see the festival website

Kye Cole Band, DJ Flo & DJdirex - Kingaroy

The Kye Cole Band will be blasting the night away with solid rock in the beer garden at the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight as part of a big party evening at the hotel. Meanwhile, top Brisbane and Gold Coast DJ Flo will be spinning hot dance platters indoors, supported by the South Burnett's very own DJdirex. Admission is free if you get in before 9:00pm. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowling 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

Flashback With Julie Paris - Yarraman

Singer Julie Paris will be bringing the fabulous music of the 50s, 60s and 70s back to the Yarraman Bowls Club from 6:30pm tonight. In a night packed full of nostalgia, Julie will be singing rock'n'roll from legends such as Del Shannon, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Elvis, the Monkees, CCR .. and much, much more. More info? Contact the bowls club on (07) 4163-8269.

Rumours - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the final performance of their latest production "Rumours" (a Neil Simon farce) at the Nanango Theatre Company Playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening (plays begins at 7:30pm sharp). Rumours tells the story of several affluent couples who gather together for a dinner party celebrating their hosts' tenth anniversary. However, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host - the deputy mayor of New York - has shot himself through the earlobe. Comic complications arise when - given everyone's upper class status - they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening's events from the local police and the media. Tonight's show is a wine and cheese night and will continue until around 10:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and pensioners (or $15 and $10 if you book and pay 7 days in advance). More details and/or bookings? Phone In Gear in Fitzroy Street, Nanango on (07) 4163-3582. Some tickets will be available at the door as well.

Smooth & Groove - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers Smooth & Groove 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

Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo - Kingaroy

South Burnett Stages and South Burnett Arts will be presenting two performances of Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo at the Kingaroy State High School Assembly Hall today. This amazing, critically-acclaimed 50-minute show has never been seen in the South Burnett before and is presented by Erth-Visual and Physical Inc. It recreates many of the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth millions of years ago and allows children to get up close and personal with life-size dinosaurs. The show is also suitable for all ages and there'll be two sessions: one at 1:00pm (doors open 12:30pm) and the other at 3:00pm (doors open 2:30pm). Tickets are $10 for children aged five and over, students and adults. Adults accompanied by children – and children are 5 – can get in for a gold coin donation.

Dance - Inverlaw Hall

A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late tonight. Music will be supplied by Deryck's Music and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jan on (07) 4164-3287.

South Burnett Rugby League

After last week's spectacular (but cold and wet) 3rd round games in Kingaroy, the South Burnett Rugby League seniors will be taking a short break this week because team members will be playing in the 47th Battalion Carnival at Bundaberg. However there'll be a full range of junior games played between Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, kicking off with an U6 game between Kingaroy and Nanango/Blackbutt on the training field and an U10 game on the main field (both at 11:00am); then the U8s on the training field at 12:00 noon; then U12 Kingaroy v Nanango (main field) at 1:00pm; and then the U14 and U16 games on the main field at 2:00pm and 3:00pm respectively. Meanwhile, the Cherbourg Hornets will take on the Wondai Wolves at the Cherbourg Sportsground this afternoon. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!

Wondai Firies Charity Golf Day

The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway at Wondai will be hosting the annual Wondai Firies Charity Golf Day today to raise funds for the Queensland Burns Unit and the AGL Rescue Helicopter. This is an 18 Hole, 2 person ambrose event for golfers and non-golfers alike (as well as all firies) and it will kick off with a shotgun start at 10.30am. Fees are $15 per player and there'll be an all-day BBQ running plus trophies galore to be won. Everyone is welcome!

Widgee Bushman's Carnival & Campdraft

The first day of the annual three-day Widgee Bushman's Carnival (a combined rodeo and campdraft) will be held at the Widgee Showgrounds north-east of Kilkivan from early this morning until late this afternoon. The Carnival features bull riding, roping, barrel races, a poddy calf ride, saddle broncs, a campdraft and Pony Club events and it's always a great family day out! There'll also be catering and a licensed bar operating in the grounds. You can get more information on the campdraft from Cherril on (07) 5484-0177. You can also see some pictures of last year's pulse-pounding action on the Bushman's Carnival web site (click the Bushman's Carnival link on the right-hand menu of this site).

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 now 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

St Josephs 75th Anniversary - Murgon

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Angel Avenue, Murgon are celebrating their 75th anniversary this weekend with a dinner-dance tonight and a Thanksgiving Mass and BBQ tomorrow. All past students, teachers and anyone who has or had an association with the school is very welcome to come along. You can obtain more details by phoning (07) 4168-1627 or (07) 4168-1406.