My Southern Downs

AUTUMN MARKET - Glen Aplin
2018-05-05 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
5 May at 8:00–12:00
Glen Aplin Hall, Foster St
Cafe operating. Stalls in the hall & surrounds. Come & find unique gifts, produce & bargains!!
Bookings or info call Kay 0406 828 602 or Sandy 0433 922 702.

Sled Dog Racing - Scootcamp - Stanthorpe
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-07 | Queensland
5 May – 7 May
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
8 High Street Stanthorpe Showgrounds Office, Stanthorpe
Sled Dog Racing Queensland will host our second boot camp training weekend of the season over the May Long weekend. Join us for a family and pet frienldy camping weekend and learn all the essentials of sled dog sports in queensland, Meet the team from Sled Dog Racing Queensland and take part in a range of activities over the weekend.
We will be able to lend you all the gear required over the weekend and there will be a range of gear available for sale.
We will camp at the Stanthorpe Show Grounds, water and power are available, Sites are $15p/n non powered or $25p/n Powered (please have cash). There is caravan park next door (Top of the Town) if Cabins are more your style, please inquire with them for pricing and availability.
Dogs must be restrained at all times, at the showgrounds and in the forest. so please bring a crate or stakeout to secure all dogs. Approx 2L if water is recommended per Dog per Day, please bring a container suitable to take your water to the forest (it can be refiled at the campgrounds). Please ensure your dog has a standard or limited slip collar option (if you use check chain’s bring them too but please have a standard collar on hand as an option.
Enquiries about dog sledding, events and other information please contact SDRQ.
Email: info@sdrq.org.au
SDRQ’s facebook page

Yangan Hotel Bull Ride
2018-05-05 | Queensland
Saturday 5th May
Gates open 3.30pm Action starts 5pm
Events include: Open Bull, Novice Bull, Junior Bull, Junior Steer and Poddy Ride.
Pre purchase tickets and save $$$
Face painting, food and refreshments available
Live music from 8pm
Free Camping
Supporting Yangan Sports ground and School of Arts.
COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!!
For further information please phone 4664 8190

Southern Downs Steam Railway 3 Day Tour
2018-05-05 | Queensland
Warwick to Goondiwindi and Toobeah 3 Day tour
5th – 7th May
Our Train will depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely steam train trip to Goondiwindi.
We will arrive in Inglewood at 11:15am for a lunch stop whilst the locomotive is serviced in preparation for the 2nd leg of the journey.
Train departure from Inglewood is at 12:45pm for our run into Goondiwindi, arriving at 2:45pm.
You will be staying in Goondiwindi for Saturday and Sunday nights, with Sunday being a day to have time to enjoy the local attractions and enjoy a trip to Toobeah on the train. Or you can choose to catch the special coach tour to the end of the line (Dirranbandi)
On Monday, the train will depart Goondiwindi Station at 08:00am, returning along the same line back to Warwick.
Arrival in Inglewood will be 09:55am for a late breakfast or early lunch, with departure at 11:25am.
The train will arrive in Warwick at 3:00pm to conclude our journey.
Booking essential
Tickets can be purchased for this trip in the following ways:
Online ticketing Pre-purchased tickets are available online with payments processed by Paypal.
Over the phone (07) 4661 9788
On the day Tickets may also be available from the Platform on the day (subject to availability).
Cost $550.00

Barefoot in the Park- Stanthorpe
2018-05-04 19:00 - 2018-05-13 21:30 | Queensland
Stanthorpe Little Theatre Company, 20 Connor St, Stanthorpe, Queensland
4 dates 19.00 – 21.30 SAT 12 SUN 13 SAT 19 SUN 20
Just Married! Corie has rented a top floor New York apartment as her marital abode – without her husband’s approval. It’s small. Very small. And up a few stairs. OK, a lot of stairs.
Then there’s the eccentric neighbour dropping in from above them (literally) at all hours, and a telephone man who is very, very out of breath… what will Mother say?!
Take a fresh look at Neil Simon’s comedy from the 1960’s of young love, daring flights into the night and leaking skylights.
This is a tribute to Jack Boucher and Agnes Boucher/McKenchnie who first produced this play in 1969 at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre.
This play was originally staged on Broadway in 1963 and later to the silver screen by Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.
Directed by Judith Flitcroft.
Tickets are $20 and now available at Gracious Giving 34 Maryland St Stanthorpe.

The Granite Belt Performing Arts Challenge - Stanthorpe
2018-05-03 - 2018-05-06 | Queensland
May 3rd-6th, 2018
Stanthorpe Civic Centre
61 Marsh St, Stanthorpe
BPAC is the most exciting and dynamic amateur performance competition in Queensland, continually bringing the top professionals in the industry to judge and work with our groups, ensembles and scholarships competitors. GBPAC is the 1st regional arm of BPAC and brings the best regional performers and schools from across Queensland & Northern NSW, to Stanthorpe to work with Industry professionals including representatives from Those Tap Guys and the Education Departments of Queensland Ballet & the Qld Conservatorium of Music – Musical Theatre.
For more information visit www.gbpac.net

Allora Photography Club Exhibition - Warwick
2018-05-03 | Queensland
3 May 2018 to 2 Jun 2018
LOCATION: 49 Albion Street, Warwick, 4370, QLD
This group exhibition depicts their national anthem “Advance Australia Fair”. The first exhibition for this thriving community art group, their idea is to display photographs relating to each verse in the anthem.
The Allora Photography Group aims to encourage, promote and advance the local photography culture/scene by providing for, arranging and encouraging meeting to facilitate the exchange of ideas from the mutual improvements of its members in their knowledge and practice of photography in as many fields as practicable.
Above all the Allora Photography Group wishes to promote the social and artistic enjoyment of photography as a hobby through competition, technical lectures and outings irrespective of the individual member’s current methods of image capture or level of equipment, skills or expertise.
For more information – Phone 0746610434
Email warwickart@sdrc.qld.gov.au
Website http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au/exhibitions/coming-soon.html

Public Rally for De Amalgamation - Stanthorpe
2018-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Queensland
29 April at 15:00–17:00
Cf White Memorial Oval
Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380
Granite Belt Community Association will be holding a public rally to discuss de-amalgamation from the Southern Downs Regional Council. This is the first step of the process and we need your support if we are to advance to the next stage. Don’t let Stanthorpe be left off the map again – attend the meeting and find out how to take our town back.

Warwick Wedding Expo
2018-04-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Queensland
Sunday 10 am to 2 pm
Douglas Feez Pavilion at the Warwick Showgrounds
At the Warwick Wedding Expo we’ve gathered the finest professionals in so many different fields together to try to take some of that stress away.
You can meet everyone, see what they offer, what specials they have going, and walk out with your whole wedding organised.
There will be caterers, decorators, photographers, video experts, florists, cake-makers with free tastings, travel agents for honeymoons, stationery makers, sign-writers and, of course, venues.
“These guys know their jobs inside out and do a tremendous job.
“When you have a good team behind you, it really does make such a difference to your whole experience.”
Entry to the expo is $2 for adults.

Ballandean Twilight Markets
2018-04-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Queensland
Ballandean Twilight Markets are happening Saturday from 2pm until 6pm.
The hub of Ballandean is celebrating all things local, lovely & hand crafted. Lots to see & buy, in a beautiful part of the Granite Belt.
Browse through the stalls, enjoy some delicious food and coffee, or for those over 18 an adult beverage. We are located on the highway in Ballandean opposite the dinosaur with ample off road parking
For more information or stall booking contact us through messages on the facebook page or call 0400997930

3rd Allora Autumn Festival
2018-04-28 - 2018-04-29 | Queensland
The Allora Autumn Festival is held on the last weekend of April in Allora. During the festival they hold markets to coincide with events that are held around their historic town.
Allora is home to Mary Poppins House, where Pamela Goff (PL Travers) grew up and Allora is also the final resting place for her father, Travers Robert Goff.
Events to attend:-
28 and 29 April – Street Markets, vintage vehicles, Artisan stalls, local producers stalls, tours of Mary Poppins House, Heritage Museum, Sports Museum, heritage tours of the Allora, Breakfast Barbecue, and more.
29 April – ‘Dinner of Drayton’ dinning under the stars on the Saturday night in the streets, where they showcase local produce and products. Tickets are limited to 100. Booking details will be available on their website.
*some events are free to enter and some will require a purchase of tickets (Dinner on Drayton, etc) More information about costings will be found on their website closer to the event date.

LOCATION:Herbert Street, Allora
4362, QLD

Phone
0435801102 / 0407954615
Email
allorafestival@gmail.com
Website
http://www.alloraqld.org.au

Warwick State High School Reunion 1957-1961 Students
2018-04-27 | Queensland
A Warwick State High School reunion luncheon of past students from the period 1957 to 1961 is being held at the Warwick Gold Club from 11.30 am on Friday 27 April
The cost of the smorgasbord luncheon is $20 per person, payable on the day, and the invitation is extended to all partners and spouses
RSVP by Wednesday 18 April to John Overstead on 0408 732 591, Con Seibel on 4661 7184, Keith Farrell on 4661 1181 or Lillian McBean on 4661 4005.

Ballandean Twilght Anzac Service
2018-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Queensland
Ballandean will be having their Anzac twilight service on Wednesday the 25th of April at the pyramid.
As usual the kids from Ballandean state school will be reading stories and singing songs. We have Jenni playing bugle John and Lisa Vichi playing bagpipes. There will be food and bar available. And as usual the $500 dollars raised will be donated to soldier on.
The service starts at 5 o’clock but get there a little earlier to grab a spot chairs are supplied but if you have one bring as it’s hard to predict the numbers.
We’ve mowed a spot inside the fence for some parking for those that have mobility issues. There will be a fire to sit around and enjoy and remember our fallen. Hope too see you there

Travelling Country Music Social - Warwick
2018-04-22 | Queensland
The Travelling Country Music Band Social will be held on Sunday 22 April at the Cowboys Club House, Alice Street, Warwick from 10.30 am.
Cost – Adults $8.00 Children $4.00.
Lunch , afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee available all day.
Lucky door prize and multi raffles.
Walk up artists welcome so if you can sing, dance or say poetry, come along and have a go.
For more information please contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby on 4664 4163

Killarney Picnic Basket Day
2018-04-22 | Queensland
22 April
Laughing friends and family picnicking on the green lawn; cool jazz music floating on the breeze; the still, cool lake reflecting the warm colours of autumn and the blue mountain ranges.
Picnic Basket Day is a fun, family day for locals and visitors to experience the natural beauty of Killarney and the surrounding region while enjoying wonderful local produce.
And what lovelier spot for the event than the beautiful gardens of Melrose Station, renowned across the region?
Visitors are invited to bring their picnic blanket and chairs and set up a spot in the grounds. A variety of food stalls will offer barbecue, baked potatoes, Devonshire morning tea, cupcakes, fruit salad and ice cream.
Raffles and local featured musicians add to the relaxed event.
Proceeds from the day will go to Livin’, a not-for-profit organisation using apparel, events and motivational programs to get people talking about mental health and suicide prevention.

LOCATION:Killarney Barlows Gate Road, Killarney 4373, QLD
For more information please contact 0437109912 Email cambanoora@yahoo.com.au

Fireworks - Stanthorpe
2018-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Queensland
An invitation from the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival to a free fireworks spectacular this Friday 20 April in Lions & Rotary Park near the Tourist Office.
Share with your friends, find a good spot along the creek, bring a blanket, have a picnic and be ready for the 7.30 pm countdown.
Please be aware that an EXCLUSION ZONE around the fireworks trailer is required for safety reasons and festival volunteers will be there to assist with directions.
Thanks to Rossow Bulk Haulage and Skylighter Fireworks for bringing this event which could not be held at the festival because of heavy rain on Saturday night.

Southern Downs Heritage Festival 2018
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-29 | Queensland
20 – 29 April Location Across the Southern Downs

The Southern Downs Heritage Festival celebrates the history of the Southern Downs as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival Queensland. The theme this year is “My Culture, My Story”. Warwick was the first free settlement in Queensland and the whole area was opened up by Patrick Leslie and his two brothers George and Walter Leslie. The Assmanhausen Winery of the mid 1800s at Sandy Creek was a great exporter of German style wines to England and countries of Europe up until WW2.
There are 25 community groups from across the Southern Downs participating. Some activities are free while some have a small entry fee and there is usually something of interest for all members of the family. There are over 30 events held over the 10 days.
Highlights of the Festival include bullock team demonstrations, St Marks Anglican Church with its beautiful stained glass windows celebrates its 150th birthday, and The Rodeo Heritage Centre hosts a bull ride suitable for the whole family. Come and join us as there is so much to enjoy on the Southern Downs.

For more information please contact
0407 431 628

Email
southerndownsheritagefestival@gmail.com

Stanthorpe Pony Club April Rally - Stanthorpe
2018-04-15 08:30 - 15:00 | Queensland
15 April at 9:00–15:00
Stanthorpe Show grounds
Please remember to hand in your horse health declaration forms by 8.30am.
Gear check 8.45 am
Line up at 9 am.
Apply your sunscreen and bring water bottles.
Sign on at the clubhouse is from 8am or online at www.pcaq.asn.au.
Bring a plate of yummies to share for morning tea.

Park Beats- Canning Park, Killarney
2018-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Queensland
14 April at 16:00–18:00

Canning Park, Willow Street, Killarney
Southern Downs Regional Council is hosting a free outdoor concert, Park Beats, in Canning park, Killarney on the 14th April, 2018. Soular Music has been engaged to deliver the show which features local musicians playing a mix of acoustic based modern/contemporary style hit songs and showcases local youth.
There will also be an Air Guitar Competition– show us your best guitar hero moves! Check in with the MC to register, choice of 10 songs or bring your own on a USB stick.
BYO picnic blanket or chair.
Refreshments will be provided.

Vintage Fair - Stanthorpe
2018-04-14 09:00 - 2018-04-15 15:00 | Queensland
STANTHORPE ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR
All Items on Display Are For Sale
Saturday 14th – 9am to 4pm
Sunday 15th – 9am to 3pm
Exhibition Centre, Stanthorpe Showgrounds,
High Street, Stanthorpe, Qld
Entry – Adults/Pensioners $7 – Couple $12 – Family $15 (2 Adults and up to 2 Kids over 14)
Accompanied Children under 14 Free
For More information please phone Keith on 0412 451 871
Email goldcostglitz@gmail.com Web www. vintagefairsandevents.com.au
Dealer Enquiries Welcome

Park Beats- Leslie Park, Warwick
2018-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Queensland
13 April at 18:00–21:00

Youth Stage, Leslie Park, Palmerin Street, Warwick
Southern Downs Regional Council is hosting a free outdoor concert, Park Beats, at the Youth Stage, in Leslie Park, on the 13th April, 2018. Soular Music has been engaged to deliver the show which features local musicians playing a mix of acoustic based modern/contemporary style hit songs and showcases local youth.
There will also be an Air Guitar Competition– show us your best guitar hero moves! Check in with the MC to register, choice of 10 songs or bring your own on a USB stick.
BYO picnic blanket or chair.
Refreshments will be provided.

Cuppa with the Councillors - Freestone
2018-04-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Queensland
CUPPA WITH THE COUNCILLORS
The Cuppa with the Councillors forums provide the opportunity for Councillors to engage with you; to understand better what you want and to inform you about what Council is doing and the thinking behind some of the decisions that are made.
11 April 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Freestone Memorial Hall, Freestone Road, Freestone

Park Beats- PL Travers Park, Allora
2018-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Queensland
7 April at 17:30–19:30

PL Travers Park, Herbert Street, Allora
Southern Downs Regional Council is hosting a free outdoor concert, Park Beats, in PL Travers Park, Allora, on the 7th April, 2018, 5.30-7.30pm. Soular Music has been engaged to deliver the show which features local musicians playing a mix of acoustic based modern/contemporary style hit songs and showcases local youth.
There will also be an Air Guitar Competition– show us your best guitar hero moves! Check in with the MC to register, choice of 10 songs or bring your own on a USB stick.
BYO picnic blanket or chair.
Refreshments will be provided.

Sunset Vineyard Walk with Wine and Cheese - Ballendean
2018-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Queensland
Sunset Vineyard Walk Twisted Gum Wines Vineyard Walk with Wine and Cheese at Sunset
Twisted Gum Wines, 2253 Eukey Rd, Ballandean
Join Tim and Michelle Coelli on a leisurely stroll through their picturesque, hand tended vineyard. Admire the rich autumn colours of the vines set among stunning granite boulders and impressive twisted gum trees. Discuss how to grow, prune and harvest grape vines so that they produce the highest quality wines possible. Press Tim and Michelle for the secrets to the success of their sustainable vineyard practices, involving the use of birdlife to replace pesticides and careful mulching instead of irrigation. Then return to their stylish cellar door (in a classic 1920s Queenslander with wrap around verandas on three sides) to enjoy a guided tasting of single vineyard, dry grown Twisted Gum Wines matched with artisan cheeses on the veranda as the sunsets. Pure bliss!
There is a strict limit of 20 persons per walk, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Dates: 7, 14, 21 & 28 April 2018 Time: 4pm to sunset
Price: $25 per person
Bookings are essential. Reserve your place online here.
For further information phone Tim & Michelle Coelli on 07 46841282 or email info@twistedgum.com.au.

Park Beats- Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe
2018-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Queensland
Today at 18:00–21:00
Weeroona Park, Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Southern Downs Regional Council is hosting a free outdoor concert, Park Beats, in Weeroona Park on the 6th April, 2018, 6pm-9pm. Soular Music has been engaged to deliver the show which features local musicians playing a mix of acoustic based modern/contemporary style hit songs and showcases local youth.
There will also be an Air Guitar Competition– show us your best guitar hero moves! Check in with the MC to register, choice of 10 songs or bring your own on a USB stick.
BYO picnic blanket or chair.
A free sausage sizzle will be provided, along with free soft drinks and water.

Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise Big Book Sale
2018-04-06 - 2018-04-08 | Queensland
6th to 8th April from 8 am daily
Warwick Railway Goods shed, Warwick
Get in early and grab a bargain to support rotary projects and charities

Market in the Mountains
2018-04-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Stanthorpe Show Grounds & Maryland Street, Maryland & High Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland, 4380, Australia
Come and meet the stallholders at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds 8am – Noon who have made, baked, sewn or grown the product. Unique handmade gifts, native plants, honey, jewellery, clothes, woodcraft and so much more. Meet some friends at the Cafe and enjoy the morning.

EASTER FUN at the Christmas Farm - Applethorpe
2018-03-31 09:00 - 2018-04-02 17:00 | Queensland
March 31 @ 9:00 am – April 2 @ 5:00 pm
3 Big Days of Chocolate Fun! Easter Saturday – Easter Sunday – Easter Monday Indulge in Chocolate Fondant Dipping! with Fresh local Strawberries Double Chocolate Wafers Marshmallow Sticks Kids Club Easter Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM Face Painting, Colouring In Competition ,Easter Egg Hunt, Egg and Spoon Race.
Parents supervision required at all times.
Cost is $10 per child. No booking required. starts at 9am.
Please contact Katrina Fraser for more information on Phone:0412826842 Email:info@granitebeltchristmasfarm.com.au

Annual Easter Rock Swap - Warwick
2018-03-30 08:00 - 2018-04-01 17:00 | Queensland
30th – 31st March 8 am-5 pm – 1st April 8 am-2.30 pm
Location – Warwick Showgrounds
Entry $5.00 Children free when accompanied with parent
The Easter Rock Swap will celebrate its 50th year in Warwick this year and as usual lapidary enthusiasts will not be disappointed.
This will also be the seventh year the event has been run by the Darling Downs Antiques, Bottles and Collectables Club, so it won’t just be rocks visitors will have the chance to browse through.
Organiser Dawn Hole said the event would draw about 100 exhibitors and stallholders to Warwick for the annual show.
“This year we’ve got just about everything,” she said.
“Antiques, bottles, books, coins, collectables, gemstones, jewellery, lapidary supplies, toys and plants, just to name a few.
“So there really is something for everyone.”
Mrs Hole said there would also be free collectables valuations on site.
“So you can bring your treasures down and have them valued, you might be surprised,” she said.
“And there’s always the opportunity to pick up a last minute Easter gift for someone, or for any occasion for that matter.
“There’s a lot of beautiful craftwork by some very talented artisans and fresh preserves and jams as well.”
Mrs Hole said the event would run from 8am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and 8am-2.30pm on Sunday.
“As usual it will be held down at the Warwick Showgrounds, so everything will be nicely spread out,” she said.
“Admission is quite cheap as well, it’s only $5 entry and any children that come along with their parents will get in for free.
“And there might even be a few Easter egg surprises to seek out.
For further information please contact Peter 0499 372 040 or Dawn 0412 663 757

BusStop Komvoy To Stanthorpe
2018-03-30 - 2018-04-02 | Queensland
This is the 12th year that the club has had an Easter meet up and this time it will be at the Top of the Town Caravan Park from Friday 30th March until Monday 2nd April
The event program includes a photo shoot at Stanthorpe Showgrounds, street parade, fancy dress dinner party and remote control Kombi races.
