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Country Week 2017:

Country Week is an annual event in Clifton district.

 

WHEN:  Friday 20th October – Saturday 28th October

WHERE:  Clifton Seniors Hall, 1 Meara Place, Clifton

TIME:  From 8AM

 

This family friendly event includes Queensland's only Iris & Rose Show (this year is the 22nd year of the Show), Collect-O-Mania, buy swap or sell from your collection, Bingo, Garden Comp, Scarecrow Comp, Recycling Comp, Spring Lunch, Art Show, Artisans At The Markets, and more.

The last day of Country Week is rounded off with the Annual Clifton Race Day, the biggest one day event of the year, in Clifton. Theme for 2017 - "You're Never Too Old".

Events are being held in various locations in Clifton.

 

 

2017 Toowoomba Expo:

The 2017 Event will host an extensive range of quality home and lifestyle products including building, renovating, green living, home improvements, homewares, kitchenware, electrical, pools, spas, finance, gardening, solar energy and heating, and loads more.

 

WHEN:  Friday October 20th – Sunday October 22nd

WHERE:  Toowoomba Showgrounds, Frank Thomas Avenue, Glenvale,

TIME:  9:00AM – 4PM

 

The Caravan and Leisure Expo is a huge success and returns with a great range of products and services for getting outdoors and enjoying the warmer months ahead with family and friends, with the latest caravans, camper trailers, auto and 4WD accessories, camping equipment and more on show.

Entry charges - Adult    $12

Entry charges - Child       Free

Entry charges - Family     $20

 

 

 

 Toowoomba Backyard Gardeners and Produce Market:

Toowoomba's own Plants, Gardening and Produce market is held the 3rd Saturday of the month.

 

WHEN:   Saturday 21st October

WHERE: North State School, Taylor Street

TIME:  7AM – 12:30PM

Local plants, garden items, produce such as fruit, vegies, olives, from local people (Toowoomba and Surrounds).

Call in check it out and grab a bargain for the garden or yard. 

While you are there grab a sausage sizzle and a cold drink and support your local charity group.

SUPPORT A LOCAL!!!!!

 

Toowoomba Gemfest - Gem and Jewellery Show:

This is a great event for the whole family!

 

WHEN:  Saturday October 21st – Sunday October 22nd

WHERE:  Centenary Heights High School, Ramsay Street entrance

TIME:  9AM – 5PM

Selling a wide range of cut and uncut gemstones, jewellery, semi-precious gemstones, beads, pearls, fossils, opals, crystal and mineral specimens from all over the world.

Carvings from precious and semi-precious stones are great for gifts, including Christmas presents.

All items are for sale.  The kids will love the Fossicking for Children area. Gemstone testing/identification will again be available. This is a free service to the public, done by a member of the Gemmological Association.

Missing a gemstone in your jewellery?  Bring it along and see if you can find a matching gemstone and have it set on site.

Create your own unique piece of jewellery: purchase a setting and select your favourite gemstone and have it set before you go home.

There will also be tickets for three fabulous jewellery raffle prizes for sale; hourly lucky door prizes.

Inside the hall, around 25 gem traders come from Central Queensland in the north, to Sydney in the south and put together this two-day spectacle.

There will also be 30-40 traders also sell their merchandise outside the hall.

 

 

T-BAR GETS UTE-ILIZED!

Toowoomba’s best family night out gets UTE-ILIZED!

 

WHEN:  Saturday October 21st

WHERE:  Toowoomba Speedbowl (Charlton Speedway), 100 Wirths Road, Charlton

TIME:  6PM -10PM

Along with the second round of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship, Hi-Tec Speedway is searching for the best Ute in the Darling Downs and they’re giving a free pass to the driver when he brings a mate!

Plus there’s Late Model Muscle Cars and Production Sedans!

Action from 6pm - Tickets at the gate from 3pm or right now at speedwaytickets.com.au.

Check out toowoombaspeedway.com for details.

It’s Toowoomba’s Best Family Night Out with Kids 12 and Under FREE!

 

 

 

 

20 October 2017




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