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Wondai Autumn Garden Expo

The first day of the weekend long 2014 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo will be held at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD from 8:00am this morning through until 5:00pm this afternoon. The Expo has become one of the South Burnett's signature annual events as well as one of the largest gardening shows of its type in south-east Queensland, and it always draws thousands of keen gardeners to Wondai every April. This year (for the fifth year running) it's being held in conjunction with the South Burnett Orchid Society's Annual Show, which will be staged at the nearby Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:30am to around 3:30pm today; and the Wondai Art Gallery will be running a special exhibition on a floral theme too - so make sure you check out all three venues! As well as the usual enormous range of plant and garden-related product displays, the Expo will also feature a number of interesting and well-informed guest speakers talking on a variety of gardening topics throughout the day. Attendees can also get to enjoy a brilliant Flower Show and live musical entertainment. There'll also be plenty of food and drink outlets dotted around the grounds. Admission is a slim $4 per day (young people under 15 can get in for free if accompanied by an adult) and you can get more details and/or book a stand of your own on the Garden Expo's web site or by phoning Sue on (07) 4168-5978 (or emailing her). Visitors coming to Wondai for the weekend can also obtain helpful assistance from the South Burnett Visitor Information Centre - Wondai by phoning (07) 4168-5652 or by emailing them. The Expo is organised by Wondai Garden Expo Inc and was the winner of the 2006 Regional Festivals and Events category in the prestigious Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence. Come along today and see why!

Nanango Race Club Crow-FM Easter Race Meeting

The Nanango Race Club will be holding their annual Crow-FM Easter Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 12:30pm to around 4:30pm this afternoon. Today's meeting will have a "Glorious Gents and Lacy Ladies" theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best outfits to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field prizes. There'll be free Easter Eggs for children along with amusement rides and free face-painting, and the club's popular Pink Champagne bar will be running all day too. There'll also be a licensed bar and BBQ operating under the extended covered area; bookmakers and an on-course tote where even losing punters' tickets can win a pize. A lot of people like to use the Easter Race Meeting for long weekend parties, and you can picnic on the lawns or even bring your own marquee. This will be a 5-race meeting and buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Carrollee Hotel (at noon) and Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:15pm), and the Nanango RSL at 12:30pm. But gates will open at the track at around 10:00am so go-getters can get a head start on that all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-15s are free) and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346. PS: If you've never been to the Nanango Races before, you can get an idea of what a fun day out they are by reading our report of the club's last meeting in January 2014.

Friendship Markets - Kingaroy

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4162-7300.

Wombat Weekend - Maidenwell

Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be kicking off their three-day Wombat Weekend with one of their popular Pig On A Spit evenings from 6:00pm until late tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm), along with live music from popular South Burnett country rock entertainer Arthur Nettelfield. Tomorrow, the Wombat Weekend will be featuring a big Bull Ride and all-day live music; and they'll be following this up with live music all Monday too. There's free camping in the grounds and gold coin hot showers are available as well. Everyone is welcome! More information? Phone Spud at the pub on (07) 4164-6133.

Lloyd Back - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Lloyd Back will be performing 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

Big Booie BBQ At Crane Wines

Crane Wines at Haydens Road in Booie will be holding another of their popular Big Booie BBQs at their cellar door from 10:00am to 4:00pm today (and also tomorrow). This weekend's Big Booie BBQ is designed for anyone who'd like a relaxing way to unwind over Easter with a wine or two and some stunning views, and it will feature live musc on both days, fabulous Cranes Platters (with a few new tastes to try!) and beaut Booie BBQ Burgers. Admission is free - just pay as you go - but spaces are limited, so a booking would be appreciated: (07) 4162-7647.

South Burnett Woodcrafters Meeting - 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.

B.I.G.G. Easter Golf Challenge - Murgon

B.I.G.G. (the Barambah Indigenous Golf Group) will be holding their Easter Golf Challenge at the Murgon Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south of Murgon today and tomorrow. This will be a 2 person ambrose with a daily competition on both days, as well as a 2-day aggregate and there'll be daily prizes as well as an overall 2 day aggregate prize plus NTP, longest drive and many others. All players are welcome - both AGU members and non-members, males, females and juniors - and there'll be a 10:30am shotgun start on both days. Cost is $15 per player per day, and this includes a light lunch. Nominations can be made at the club-house by 10:00am on both days, or you can phone Murgon Golf Club president Clowry Kennell for more information on 0478-217-090. NB: Trophies and prizes for this weekend's competition are sponsored by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.

Matti Biskit - Nanango

Entertainer Matti Biskit will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:00pm to 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4163-1375.

Mechanical Bull Challenge - Hivesville

The Hivesville Hotel in Main Road, Hivesville will be opening up their back bar for live music all day today - and from 7:00pm this evening they'll be firing up the barbies for BBQ dinners, along with a free sausage sizzle around 11:00pm. They'll also be running a Mechanical Bull Challenge for daring cowboys and cowgirls who want to test their skills on something only fractionally less rugged than the real thing. There's free camping in the grounds too. More details from the hotel: (07) 4168-9876.

Moonlight Karaoke - Kingaroy

A Moonlight Karaoke Night will be held at the Club Hotel at the corner of Kingaroy and Alford Streets from 8:00pm until late tonight. The hotel is under new management and is in the process of being renovated. Admission is free. More details? Phone Mitch on (07) 4162-2204.

2014 ASRA Nationals - Wondai

The second day of the 4-day ASRA Nationals for gyrocopter fliers will be held at Wondai Airport on the Wondai-Proston Road north of Wondai from 7:15am onwards this morning, when activities kick off with a breakfast. This will be followed by a Pilots' Briefing at 8:30am, and then the first day of the two-day competition which will continue until late afternoon, broken by a lunch break at 12:00 noon. Today's activities will cover Takeoff Distance Estimating, Carrier Deck landings, Precision Placements and Spot Landings. Members of the public are very welcome to drop into the airport to see the many different gyrocopters taking part, ask questions and find out more about the sport. More details? Phone Darrell on (07) 4163-5175 or email him. You can also read more about the ASRA Nationals and download the weekend's full program on our website.

Saturday Night With Sax Appeal - Wondai

The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing on the rear deck of the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be availble on the rear deck too. More details or bookings: phone the Cellars on (07) 4168-5274.

Mosaics Workshop - Nanango

The Nanango Art Society will be holding a two-day Mosaics Workshop at the Winds Of Change Art Gallery in George Street, Nanango from 10:00am to 2:00pm today and tomorrow. The workshop will cater to all skill levels, and the cost is $35 for NAS members and $45 for non-members, which includes morning tea both days (BYO lunch). You can obtain more details and a list of materials you'll need to bring along by phoning 0409-060-315.

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

Easter Saturday Golf - Blackbutt, Kingaroy and Proston

If you're looking for a bit of golfing action today and can't make it to the B.I.G.G. Easter Golf Challenge in Murgon (see entry elsewhere on this page), several other gofing events will be on around the region today. In Blackbutt, the Blackbutt Golf Club in Bowman Road will be holding a Single Stableford with a 12:00 noon tee-off (details: (07) 4163-0180); in Kingaroy, the Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town will be holding their Easter Saturday Men's Single Stableford (details: (07) 4162-1720); and in Proston, the Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road will be holding a 3-person Ambrose - names in by 9:00am for a 10:00am start (details: (07) 4168-9367). New players are very welcome at all three venues!