July 26, 2016
Time is running out to get a seat at the South Burnett’s most popular antiques show.
The annual Kumbia Antiques Roadshow is on again this weekend, and all types of antiques will be caressed, poked, prodded and fondled – and most importantly, identified and professionally valued – at Kumbia Hall on Saturday and Sunday.
This year will be the fourth time the Kumbia Progress Association has held the popular event, and the second year it has stretched to a full weekend.
“Our roadshow just seems to get more popular every year,” Progress Association president Stephanie Stevens said.
“We’re always astonished by the huge range of articles brought in for appraisal, and the history of many of them often turns out to be quite fascinating.”
The mainstay of the Antiques Roadshow is valuer Ray Dalton, who travels from Victoria every year to host the event.
“Ray has an engaging personality and a very quirky sense of humour, and he’s become a feature of the weekend himself,” Steph said.
“His knowledge seems boundless and guests always leave the Kumbia Antiques Roadshow not only having learned more about antiques, but they also pick up a few tips on how to spot a bargain.”
Everyone is allowed to bring two small items (no furniture) for valuation, and a written valuation is provided for each one.
Lunch and afternoon tea will also be served during the day.
“Everyone is seated and you will be called up in turn for your items to be appraised,” Steph said.
“Not only do you learn more about your own pieces but you will see and learn about the other treasures brought in, too.”
This year the Antiques Roadshow will also be debuting a modern innovation: a camera on the table linked to a large screen so guests will be able to see each item in detail while Ray talks about it.
The Kumbia Antiques Roadshow will be held on July 30-31.
On Saturday, the session will begin at 10:30am and on Sunday, at 11:00am.
Tickets are $25 per day (or $40 for both days), which includes two valuations and all meals.
Tickets are available from Options and Kingaroy Office Central in Kingaroy, and Lenihan’s Butchery in Kumbia, but there won’t be any available at the door because seating is limited.
The popular Kumbia Markets will also be running outside Kumbia Hall from 8:00am on Saturday if Roadshow visitors want to come a little earlier to snap up a bargain or grab a quick bite of breakfast.
For more information, contact Steph Stevens on (07) 4164-4014 or 0419-649-226.
