63rd Annual Cooyar Show
The 63rd Annual Cooyar Show will be held at the Cooyar Showgrounds on Rangemore Road in Cooyar from 8:00am this morning through until very late tonight. The Cooyar Show marks the start of the South Burnett's agricultural show season and it's always a really great family day out. Special attractions at this year's event include a PBR Rodeo, Poley Buck Jumping and the world premiere performance of Rooftop Express. There'll also be a full day of entertainment for the whole family including 5-for-$5 amusement rides, face painting for the kids, a big chainsaw competition, market stalls, show bags and music, as well as the usual hotly-contested horse, stud beef and pavilion programs. The afternoon will also feature Poddy Rides and Mutton Bustin' and everything will be capped off by the traditional Giant Fireworks Display at about 9:00pm. A licensed bar will be operating throughout the day and the Show's well-stocked food canteen and BBQ is guaranteed to satisfy any hunger pangs. A particular highlight will be the Show's official opening by ABC announcer Craig Zonca at 12:30pm. Entry to this year's Cooyar Show is still just $15 for adults and $5 for high school students (primary school aged children are free) and everyone is welcome along! For more information and/or show schedules, phone Show secretary Marge on (07) 4692-6164 or the Show Society's office on (07) 4692-6281.
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowling Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404
Blackbutt Tourism and Heritage Cent Auction
- A Cent Auction will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt today as a fundraiser for the Blackbutt Tourism and Heritage committee. Doors open at 8:00am for a 10:00am start and admission is a slim $5 (which includes 2 free sheets and a great morning tea). Tickets are only 50 cents a sheet and they can be pre-purchased at Blackbutt News. Everyone's welcome! More details? Contact Noeleen Bird on (07) 4163-0413
Dennis Sankey - Kingaroy
- Entertainer Dennis Sankey will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Wondai Country Markets
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular, getting-bigger-every-month Wondai Country Markets will be operating in Coronation Park in the Wondai CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature (amongst any other things) stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and the Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome - stall fees range from $10 with power and water available if needed - and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926
or by emailing them
Dance - Booie Hall
- A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by Chattanooga and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Bert on (07) 4162-3227
DJdirex - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett's most popular emcee DJdirex will be spinning the platters at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free if you arrive before 9:00pm, or $5 if you're late. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.
What's On At The Wineries This Weekend
The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine
