MMM's Discover the Downs

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Image Credit:  Warwick Show

Discover the Downs with MMM this weekend!

Here's what's happening:

The 150th Warwick Show 

Starts today and runs until Sunday.This year’s show features all the greats like:

  • Dog trials
  • Ute show
  • Pet parade
  • Fireworks
  • Live music
  • Demolition derby
  • Sideshow ally and more

Gates open 7:30 am Adults $12 students 7 kids 3 and Sunday is free entry for all!

 

Image: Warwick Show Facebook

50th Anniversary of Toowoomba Mountaineers

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Sunday 26 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, - Sunday 26 March 2017,

Location:

Rumours International, 323 Ruthven St, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia

 

All past and present Mountaineer players, sponsors, parents, supporters and volunteers are invited to attend the following celebrations:

  • Saturday 25 March Photo shoot at 9 am at Wellcamp Airport
  • Saturday 25 March Lunch at Rumours International starting at 1.00 pm
  • Sunday 26 March Mountaineers v Bullets Basketball Game at USQ CBRC starting at 12.00 noon.

For further details go to www.toowoombabasketball.com.au

Entry charges - Adult     $65.00

 

Neil's Parts Country Music Rush

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Sunday 26 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, 08:30am - Sunday 26 March 2017,

Location:

Oakey Cultural Centre, 64 Campbell St, Oakey, Queensland Australia

 

Supported by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Artists competing in 18 different categories.

The venue is fully air conditioned.

Guest Artist: Lisa Volp 2016 Winner will be appearing on Sun 26 March after lunch.

Camping available t Oakey Showgrounds.

Historic Harrow Homestead and Gardens Open Day

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Sunday 26 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, 10:00am - Sunday 26 March 2017, 04:00pm

Location:

Historic Harrow Homestead and Gardens, 700 Cambooya Felton Rd, Cambooya, Qld 4358 Australia

 

A private home and a grand residence with the warmth and charm of yesteryear.  The home covers 100 squares with wide verandahs on three sides.

It is still very much a working property.

The rambling picturesque gardens cover 10 acres featuring a 50m rose arbour, a lake with water lilies, extensive garden beds, interesting trees and shrubs and a fish pond.

Devonshire tea available for $5.00

Entry charges - Adult     $10

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Saturday 25 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, 03:00pm - Saturday 25 March 2017, 08:30pm

Location:

St Saviour's Primary School, 12 Lawrence Street, South Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia

 

Toowoomba Zombie Walk

Every year, Toowoomba’s underground world of zombies, slayers and their survivors are called upon to participate in the TOOWOOMBA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S ZOMBIE WALK. 

Now in its fourth year, event participants become an amazing array of characters, from survivors, to military peace keepers, to slayers, to full-on flesh eating blood soaked zombies, all in the name of raising funds for children’s health at the Toowoomba Hospital as a part of 4GR’s Give Me 5 For Kids (GM5FK) Appeal.

The Zombie Walk caters to a large audience, from young children, right through to parents who want to dust off their favourite zombiefied costumes.

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Saturday 25 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, 03:00pm - Saturday 25 March 2017, 08:30pm

Location:

St Saviour's Primary School, 12 Lawrence Street, South Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia

 



Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 (under 5's free) and $20 per family (2 adults + 4 kids). 

This will be a zombie-tastic day out, with many activities on offer! So get out your diaries, mark down the 25th of March, and get ready to get your Zombie on!

Entry charges - Adult     $10

Entry charges - Child     $5

Entry charges - Family   $20

Toowoomba Hospice Masquerade Ball

From:

Saturday 25 March 2017

To:

Saturday 25 March 2017

Time:

Saturday 25 March 2017, 06:30pm - Saturday 25 March 2017,

Location:

Picnic Point Restaurant, 164 Tourist Road, Rangeville, Queensland 4350 Australia

 

The Toowoomba Hospice Masquerade Ball is an event not to be missed on Saturday 25th March from 6.30pm at Picnic Point, Toowoomba. So dress up and don't forget a mask! 

Early bird tickets are on sale until Februrary 17th for $130. Tables of ten are available so get a group together and help put the FUN back into FUNdraising! Book your Tickets NOW via https://www.trybooking.com/254251

Your ticket provides you with:
- A four hour drinks package
- Entertainment
- Canapes and a two-course meal consisting of a delicious main and dessert

There will also be a live auction and raffles on the night! Don't miss your chance to support this fantastic local cause at a black tie event!

Any queries please contact: [email protected]

Felton Food Festival 2017

From:

Sunday 26 March 2017

To:

Sunday 26 March 2017

Time:

Sunday 26 March 2017, 09:00am - Sunday 26 March 2017, 04:00pm

Location:

Felton Festival, 64 Bryce Rd, Felton East, Qld Australia

 

The Felton Food Festival will be held on the 26th March 2017 at 64 Bryce Road. Gates open at 9am and close at 4pm.

There will be celebrity chefs and gardeners, up to 70 stalls selling locally grown fresh produce, food stalls from within and around the region, music and lots of other entertainment. 

Details will be available at www.feltonfoodfestival.org.au in the new year.

This next Felton Food Festival sees the introduction of the Q&A tent where farmers will tell their stories about the food they grow and give our visitors an opportunity to ask them questions. It will also be a meeting place for those people wanting to reconnect with Feltonites and the Felton area.

Once again we will have a variety of children's activities, the fabulous sandpit with diggers and trucks supplied.

The website will have all the details and information required or contact the organisers through the website or Facebook to answer any other queries. 

Gold coin entry.

 

23 July 2017




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