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Hannah Leu, from Haly Creek, and Rosanna Allan, from Bell, provided stylish service in the historic dining hall for the Burrandowan Picnic Races High Tea last year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 5, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bookings are now being taken to enjoy high tea at the famous Burrandowan Picnic Races … which are only a week away!<\/p>\n

The volunteers who make Burrandowan happen every year are readying themselves for next Saturday (May 13) which is the biggest day of their year.<\/p>\n

The races began in 1922 and have grown into the most popular picnic race meeting in south-east Queensland. Many punters camp overnight at the track.<\/p>\n

Saturday will kick off with the traditional clay target shoot at 9:00am.<\/p>\n

Food stalls and the bar will open at 11:00am and the five-race program will starting at 1:00pm.<\/p>\n

Burrandowan’s Fashions of the Field competition is a highlight in itself, with both wacky and wonderful fashions being paraded on the catwalk by men and women.<\/p>\n

Visitors who would like to enjoy the Taabinga Station High Tea in the historic hall – it was very popular last year – must book a seat before May 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gourmet lunch hampers are also available again, but these, too, must be pre-ordered by May 10.<\/p>\n

Club secretary Carolyn Stone said the committee was once again looking forward to hosting young and old on race day.<\/p>\n

“It’s always a wonderful day for people to gather, renewing old friendships and making new ones, and we love seeing the effort everyone goes to for our day,” she said.<\/p>\n

“The pit-fired barbecue will be ready in the evening to cook a tender, tasty steak and local band MISFiTZ and the Redsell Brothers will have you dancing away under the stars.<\/p>\n

“We are delighted to be supporting RACQ LifeFlight once more; every dollar counts when it comes to rescuing lives and transporting patients.”<\/p>\n

Carolyn said there would be shuttle buses travelling from Kingaroy to the race track.<\/p>\n

“Or you are welcome to bring your swag, caravan or tent and sleep the night at the race track with our free camping on Saturday night,” she said.<\/p>\n

Email burrandowanhightea@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong> to book a seat at the high tea ($30 per person), or burrandowanhampers@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong> to pre-order a Luncheon Hamper or cheese board (hampers are $45 for two people or $85 for four people; and cheese boards are $25 for two people and $40 for four people).<\/p>\n

More information is available on the Burrandowan Races website<\/a> or Facebook page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n