Events Calendar 2009

 

Date Event Contact

2009

JULY

 6-10

Mega Sports Netball Camp

Camp for Children in Grades 4-7
Camp Moogerah, 880 Moogerah Rd, Moogerah Dam.
Fully Catered.  More Info John Mansfield 0438 538 480 or johnm@pcq.org.au

31-2

Kalbar Art Show

Wiss Emporium
George Street, Kalbar
Opening night 6pm
For more information contact Ann Lockwood 5463 7561

AUGUST

10

Scenic Rim Region Ekka Holiday

16

Run/Walk for a Cure

Cancer Council Qld - Beaudesert Branch Run/Walk for a Cure - Jubilee Park, Beaudesert.
Registration 8.30am
5km & 10 km Run, 5km Walk

Enquiries: Ellen 0408 431 223

29 - 30

Quilt and Craft Show Event

The Rosewood Craft and Quilters are holding their biennial display of member's quilts and craft.There will be quilts and craft for sale,also a silent auction,demonstrations and numerous vendor's stalls. Three beautiful quilts will be raffled.

All proceeds go to the Mt.Forbes Rural Fire Service and the Rosewood Community Centre.

Open: 9am - 5pm each day.
Admission: $5
Refreshments available.
Venue: Rosewood Show Hall, Railway Street.

30

Boonah Primary School Spring Fair

10am - 3pm,Contact Boonah Primary School on 5460 6333

SEPTEMBER

4-5

Beaudesert Show

Beaudesert Showgrounds
Ph: 5541 4037
http://www.beaudesertshow.org.au/

11

Peak Crossing State School Fete

Entertainment supplied by Neil Duddy and Hypnotist Mark Anthony. Raffles, photography and cooking competitions. Spit roast rolls, hamburgers, sausage sizzle, hot chips and dagwood dogs and drinks along with a licensed bar. There will be rides for all ages, market stalls, showbags and a fireworks finale!
For more information phone 5467 1203.

12 St Thomas' Anglican Church Craft Fair - Beaudesert

St Thomas' Anglican Church Craft Fair - Beaudesert
Craft stalls from 8am 
Quilt and craft display open from 9am to 4pm.

Come and see the wonderful quilts and craft-work displayed in the parish hall (entry $2). Music,  entertainment,  Devonshire Teas,   barbecue,  face paintings for the children etc.

Contacts for stall site bookings and information:
Lyndall (07) 5541 1816
BERNLYN@bigpond.com
Linda    (07) 5541 0383

4-13

SPAR Arts Festival

Includes music and writing awards, youth spartacular, calico on the catwalk and a senior theatre event. For more information visit the festival website at www.boonahartscollective.com or contact Clive Beaton on 07 5463 2861 or secretary@artsboonah.com

Friday 04.09.09 - Flower show (Rim Event)
Saturday 05.09.09 - Arts Awards and official opening
Sunday 06.09.09 - Seniors Theatre – Gold & Silver
Tuesday 08.09.09 - Music Awards
Wednesday 09.09.09 - Herman’s Hermits
Thursday 10.09.09 - Writing Awards
Friday 11.09.09 - Youth SPARTACULAR
Saturday 12.09.09 - Calico on the Catwalk
Sunday 13.09.09 - Cultural Foundation Jazz Picnic (Rim)

7-13

Mt Barney Lodge Bird Week

Launch of Bird Week - 7 September
Workshops and interpretive walks - 9 - 13 September
Bird Week Fire Spectacular - 11 September
Ph: 5544 3233
www.mtbarneylodge.com.au

13 Beechmont Jazz Event

The 5th annual Beechmont Jazz event just gets better and better. A beautiful day in a glorious setting with great music and food. A fund raising event by the Beechmont State School Parents and Citizens. All proceeds go towards the new $20,000 play area for students.

Pre-booked tickets are $15 per adult, or $20 at the gate. School-aged children are free with an accompanying adult.

There will be a silent auction and raffle with 5 major prizes including dinner for 2 at Binna Burra.

For more details check visit the website  or bookings can be made by contacting David Weller on 0400 860 205 or Beechmont State School on 5545 9100.

13

Beaudesert Swap Meet

Beaudesert Showgrounds, Gates Open 6am
Admission: Adults $3.00 , Swap sites are free
Ph 0428 146 176; 5544 8174; 5541 2298 or 3297 0490

19

Scenic Rim Country Cup

One day QCSA Soccer Carnival for Zone Teams U10's to U14's hosted by Boonah and Beaudesert Soccer Clubs Inc.Elayne Reiser  -  Boonah Soccer Club Inc President.elaynereiser@bigpond.com
Graham Baldwin  -  Beaudesert Soccer Club Inc President
.gndbaldwin@bigpond.com   

19-20 Tamborine Mountain Show

Annual show and rodeo
Ph: 5545 2155
Email address: tamborineshow@hotmail.com

20

Horses, Hats and High Fashion

12 noon - Secret Hill Farm, Cryna Road, Beaudesert

Tickets are $25 available from:
Kalico Country 5541 4569
Hatz n Wraps 5543 4450

Includes: chicken champagne lunch, fashion parade, fashion on the field, parade of thoroughbreds, local wines, music, prizes and raffles.

Prepayment of tickets is essential by 16 September. Proceeds to Zonta Club of Beaudesert Project

27-3

SEQ Fun Adventure Camp

September 27 - October 03
Camp for High School Grades 8-12
Camp Moogerah, 880 Moogerah Rd, Moogerah Dam.
Fully Catered.  More Info John Mansfield 0438 538 480 or johnm@pcq.org.au

OCTOBER

2-4 Springtime on the Mountain Open Gardens Trail 9am to 4pm
www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au
spring05@bigpond.net.au
Ph: 5545 3334
2-3

Boonah Campdraft

Boonah Showgrounds - (07) 5463 5228

3 Jazz, Swing and Sing Festival

Jazz, Swing and Sing Festival - 2pm - 5pm
'The Lagoon Park' Wellington Bundock Drive, Kooralbyn Starring Brianna Carpenter, 2007 Australian Idol Finalist, Arden Forster, Damon Mclean, Cheryl, James and Sue Crilly and other artists.

Come along for music, barbecue, beverages, raffle, dance or just relax and enjoy the nusic in the beautifugl surrounds of Kooralbyn.

3-10

Canungra Hang Gliding Classic

Annual International Hang Gliding event - 60 pilots compete daily.

Headquarters - Canungra Showgrounds. Launch sites: Mt Tamborine, Rosins Lookout- Beechmont.

Ph: 07 5543 5791 after 10am for daily launch site

10 Scenic Sounds Session One

Scenic Music is pleased to announce “SCENIC SOUNDS” workshops for 2009. Presented by Q Music, these workshops are focusing on topics for aspiring, emerging and established musicians working towards writing, recording, releasing and promoting their music in these ever changing digital times.

Session One is Under 26s Day. Entry is $10 and the event runs from 9am - 5pm

Contact: Emma Carton Tel:  +61 (0)7 3257 0013

10

Harrisville Hoedown Event

Entry fee then free rides, activities for the children and fireworks at night.Food, showbags, steer auction and lots more. Also a bushdance live band and licensed bar at night.
Contact: darren.stacey@bigpond.com
Ph: 54671084

8-11

Craft Extravaganza Christmas Fair

10am - 4pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Tamborine Mountain. Contact Dorothy 5545 2822

17 Scenic Sounds
Session Two 

Scenic Music is pleased to announce “SCENIC SOUNDS” workshops for 2009. Presented by Q Music, these workshops are focusing on topics for aspiring, emerging and established musicians working towards writing, recording, releasing and promoting their music in these ever changing digital times.

Session Two is All Ages Day. Entry is $20

Contact: Emma Carton Tel:  +61 (0)7 3257 0013

17-18

Boonah Orchid Show and Queensland Sarcholius Show

Boonah State High School
9am to 4pm Saturday
9am to 3pm Sunday
Dennis 5464 6666

23-25

Kids Weekender Camp 2

Camp for Children in Grades 4-7
Camp Moogerah, 880 Moogerah Rd, Moogerah Dam.
Fully Catered.  More Info John Mansfield 0438 538 480 or johnm@pcq.org.au

24 Birthing Kit Workshop
Hosted by Zonta Club of Beaudesert - Area workshop to be held at St Thomas' Anglican Church Hall from 9am to 12noon.
We will be putting together 1000 small kits, which will be sent to a third world country.
Please contact Ellen on 0408 431 223 if you would like to attend.  Morning tea will be provided.

24-30

Historical Society of Beaudesert: Dairy Heritage Week

Historical Society Museum
54 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
For more information contact David Mason on55413740 or a/h on 0419 664 364

24-31 Canungra Paragliding Cup

Annual international paragliding event - headquarters at Canungra RSL.

75 pilots compete daily from 11am.
Launch sites: Mt Tamborine, Rosins Lookout- Beechmont.

Ph: 5543 5791 after 10am for daily launch site details.

25-26

Eco Expo

Annual event
For more information contact Keith Reinke on 5541 0580 or email randmore@hotkey.net.au

31

Peak Crossing Public Hall Association Annual Dinner Dance

60/40 Old Time abd Modern Event. Pre-sold tickets only $25 per person (includes 2-course buffet dinner). Licenced event.

Venue: Peak Crossing Public Hall, Ipswich - Boonah Road, Peak Crossing.
Time: 6pm to midnight

Entertainment includes dance prizes and multi-draw raffles

31 - 1 November

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society (Inc) Spring Show

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society (Inc) Spring Show is taking place in the Canungra School of Arts Hall

For more information visit www.bdofs.com

NOVEMBER

7

Boonah Bookfest

Boonah and District Cultural Foundation

13-15

Phototrek 2009: Discover the Scenic Rim, Mayoral Digital Photographic Competition

Annual photography competition inviting photographers and camera clubs to discover the Scenic Rim.
For more information contact council on 5540 5111 or email contact@beaudesertcamera.com

DECEMBER

13 Flamenco Blues Festival 'Can't Stand to Lose' tour with acclaimed Flamenco Blues artists Dan Granero and his rock blues band. Toad racing, reptile shows, wine tastings and kids activities. For more information contact Monique Gregory on 5543 6888.
19 Kalbar Family Dance With band - Seajays (Carol Wernowski and friends). For more information Boonah Shire Disability Support Group Inc on 5463 8285 or email nataliemcdonald@activ8.net.au.

25

Christmas Day

 

26

Boxing Day

 

 

Events in South East Queensland

 

February
Toowoomba Swap Meet
Brisbane Motor Show
Kooralbyn Mountain Biking - AY UP Dusk to Dawn
Tropfest
Fassifern Rodeo
Talking Horses - Seminar on feeding and healthcare of horses with special guest Dr John Kohnke - Beaudesert. Individual half-hour sessions with Dr John Kohnke are available on the 29 February.

 

spacer
March
Dusk to Dawn Mountain Bike Event Kooralbyn Resort
Kooralbyn Mountain Biking - Weekend Warrior Festival
Beechmont Markets
Easter Holidays
Earth Hour 2008
Turnfest
Canungra Campdraft
Centenary of Witches Falls 1908 - 2008 Celebrations Tamborine Mountain

 

April
Rathdowney Heritage Festival 2008
ABC Gardening Expo
Boonah Rodeo
ASGAP Autumn Plant Sale
Kooralbyn Mountain Biking - Merida 24hr Team Challenge
Aratula Bikes and Bands Charity Festival
Beechmont Markets
Anzac Day Services

 

 
May
Craft Extravaganza (Mothers Day)
Maleny Wood Expo
Labour Day Holiday
Beaudesert Rodeo
Working with Wood show
Boonah Show
Redcliffe Kitefest
Beaudesert Eco Expo
ANDA Stamp and Coin show
Imaginf Technology Show

 

June
Kooralbyn Mountain Biking - Kooralbyn Boonah Marathon
Country and Horse Festival
Queen's Birthday Holiday
Abbey Museum Medieval Faire
Canungra Rodeo
Brisbane International Film Festival
  Redlands Bluegrass Convention
  National Tree Day

 

 
July
   
   
   
   

 

August
Home and Building Expo
EKKA
EKKA Peoples Day Holiday BRISBANE
National Science Week
Daffodil Ball
Riverfire

 

 
September
Beaudesert Show
Boonah SPAR Arts Festival
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
ASGAP Spring Flower Show
  Tingalpa Mini Airshow

 

October
Springtime on the Mountain
Beenleigh Gemfest
Coolum Kitefest
Gold Coast Film Fantastic Festival
Beaudesert Rodeo
Gold Coast Indy
  Brisbane Kitefest

 

 
November
   
   
   

 

December
13 Flamenco Blues Festival
19 Kalbar Family Dance
25 Christmas Day Holiday
26 Boxing Day Holiday
   

 

 
January
1 New Years Day Holiday
23 Rathdowney Rodeo
26 Australia Day Holiday

 

 

Related Information