111th Annual Kingaroy Show
The second day of the two-day 2018 Kingaroy Show will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 8:30am this morning through until around 5:00pm this evening when the Kingaroy Speedway roars into life. In addition to the usual horse and cattle events, this year's Show will feature the Chainsaw State Titles; Mini Horses; a Ute Show; vintage tractor and chainsaw displays; Aussie FMX Freestyle Motocross; a big display of caged birds from the Burnett Birdkeeper's Association; chainsaw ripping and sculpting; and a lot more besides. There'll also be a jaw-dropping Sideshow Alley that's always the biggest in the region. Single day tickets to today's Show are $15 for adults and $10 for children aged 12-17 (under-12s can get in for free), which include free entry to this evening's Speedway (normally $25). There's also free parking available in the grounds, and free show bags for the first 1000 children through the gates. More info? Phone the Kingaroy Show Society on (07) 4162-5800.
R&R Rail Trail Experience - Blackbutt
Blackbutt will be playing host to more than 150 extra visitors today. They'll be taking part in the 5th annual R&R Rail Trail Duathlon - a series of running and cycling athletic contests that will take place on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Competitors in the duathlon 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 what 2015's Duathlon was like on our website. And if you'd like to participate yourself, you can register on the R&R website.
Kilkivan Railway Markets
- The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.
Sunday Poker - Kingaroy
- Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon 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
Kumbia Museum
- The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Sunday Bingo - Wondai
- Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.
