November 2, 2012

Blackbutt will be repeating its popular Queensland Week celebrations next year following a grant of $7200 from the State Government announced today.

The Our Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Queensland Week Celebration, organised by Friends of Cultcha, will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

It will include entertainment accompanied by local cuisine. The day will commence with a poet’s breakfast, followed by the raising of the Queensland Flag and reading of the Proclamation.

Other activities will include a competition on “What Queensland means to me”, children’s activities, art and craft stalls, community achievement awards and old-time games.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington congratulated Friends of Cultcha on their successful application.

Premier Campbell Newman said today that Queensland Week would be a truly statewide celebration in 2013, with 13 events receiving sponsorship.

“Earlier this year, we invited applications from organisations for up to $10,000 in cash sponsorship for events held to celebrate Queensland Week in 2013,” Mr Newman said.

“Each event will create a unique opportunity for regional communities to share in the celebrations and reflect on what it means to be a Queenslander.

“This funding helps engage communities that haven’t traditionally held events to celebrate Queensland Week, and provides an opportunity to grow existing events.

“It’s great to see that 11 new events will be joining the 2013 Queensland Week calendar of events, with two events successful in receiving funding for the second year.”

Queensland Week will be held from June 1-9, 2013, and marks the State’s official separation from New South Wales.