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30th July - 1st August 2010
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International Rally of Queensland
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International motorsport action will return to the Mary Valley for
round four of seven in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally championship (APRC) and
round five of six in the 2010 Australian Rally Championship (ARC).  This action fueled event attracts rally enthusiasts from Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Competitors race through the forests of Imbil in the Mary Valley.  
Get roadside for the gravel spilling, hair-pin action! www.rallyqueensland.com.au
 
 
G & S Hutchinson
ghutchin@tpg.com.au
Every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm
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Camp Quality Trivia Nights
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Enjoy a fun evening of trivia hosted by Simon Birks every Tuesday night from 7pm at the Jockey Club in Exhibition Road, Southside.
Other games include heads and tails as well as brainteasers, with prizes each evening. $8 includes trivia, pizza and dessert, with proceeds from the evening going to Camp Quality.
Get a table together for a great night of fun and laughter.
Camp Quality
Tracie Fallugia
0438 783 029
5 - 14 August 2010
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Gympie Cooloola On Show at the Brisbane EKKA
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Head down to the Gympie Cooloola Tourism display in the Lifestyle Pavilion during the ten exciting days at the Brisbane Ekka. Check out the colorful display featuring Gympie Cooloola maps and travel information, as well as competitions and giveaways. 
Gympie Cooloola Tourism
For promotional opportunities and info contact Simon Birks
07 5482 5444
cooloolatourism@cooloola.org.au
29th July & 5th August
Gympie's got Talent
Gympie's Got Talent - Heat 2 & 3
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 Have you got a talent you're just bursting to share with the world!!
Then Grab your registration form from Centro Management Gympie and enter "Gympie's Got Talent" with $1500 of prizes to be won.
Heat 2: Thursday 29th July at Centro outside Big W, starting at 6:30pm
Heat 3: Thursday 5th August at Centro outside Big W, starting at 6:30pm
 All monies raised supports 'Brekkie Klub' in our schools.
 
Contact details:
Centro 5482 9840
Leanne 5482 1595
or gympiesgottalent@centro.com.au

6 - 7- 8 th August 2010
Rock Fest
Kybong Rock & Mineral Fest
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Entry is free to this funfilled three day event. Buy & sell rocks, gems, minerals, Opals, Fossils & much more from all over the World. Food, cake stalls and entertainment throughout the day with demonstrations. For more information visit www.coolrocks.com.au 
Cooloola Rocks & Minerals
1 Lobwein Rd, Kybong
Call Cecile on 07 5483 5252
Email coolrocks@bigpond.com
Saturday 7th August 2010
Curra Arts Festival
Curra Arts Festival
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A fun day of entertainment from 9am to 2pm. The festival theme is "Gympie Region". Enjoy the art display, painting activities, a giant jigsaw with a difference, an art auction, wonderful live entertainment including music, theatre and dance. Watch a variety of demonstrations with dogs, motor bikes and more. The festivals "Crazy  Hat, Hair or Face Competition" will be judged at 1.30pm. A variety of stalls selling handmade and home produced products, food and drink. 
 
Curra Country Club, 10 David Dr (next to Matilda Service Station Bruce Hwy nth of Gympie)
Gayle 07 5483 1658
curraartsfestival@gmail.com
Saturday 7th August 2010
Mary Valley Show Ball
Mary Valley Gala Show Ball
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The Mary Valley Show Society will hold their Gala Show Ball 7th August 2010 at the Imbil Public Hall, Edward St Imbil. It is a very special year, being the 90th year of the Mary Valley Show -  come and celebrate with us.  Dance to the music of Sneaky Pete till late. The Show Society will present their Show girl Emma Waller who has been busy fund raising for the Society throughout the year.  Doors open 6.30 pm. Tables of 8, tickets are $35 ea,  phone Secretary Lee Evans 54811709 to book your table.
 
Tickets are $35 ea, phone Secretary Lee Evans 54811709 to book your table
10th Aug - 4th Sept
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Gympie Regional Gallery Exhibitions
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The Art of Expression'   by Lizzi Connor
'Clay-Fusion' by Certificate 111 students in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft at the Gympie TAFE campus
'See Me' Project in Foyer
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Free entry
Gympie Regional Gallery
39 Nash St, Gympie
Phone: 07 54810733
Email: gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Jun 18, Jul 23, Aug 13, Sep 17
Gympie Blue Light Disco
Gympie Blue Light Disco
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Come have some fun and win some prizes at the Gympie Blue Light Disco.
There is a giant video screen, playing all your favourite video clips!  
$8.00 per child - 8 to 14 ONLY!!!
NO ID = NO ENTRY - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Friday Jun 18, July 23, August 13, September 17 at the Gympie Civic Centre from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. 
 
Gympie Blue Light Committee
Co-Ordinator Elisha Sweeney 5480 1444
Email: info@gympiebluelight.org
"A Queensland Policing Initiative"
Saturday 14th August
Gympie's got Talent
Gympie Got Talent - Grand Final
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 Gympie Got Talent Grand Final will be held at the 
Gympie Civic Centre, Mellor Street on Saturday August 14
Doors Open 6:15pm - lucky door prize and other prizes up for grabs
Tickets can be purchased from Optus Network Communications @ Centro
Adult $12; Student/Concession $10; Child $8; Family (2 adults & 2 children) $35
All funds raised support Brekkie Klub’s in our schools. Thank you!

 
Leanne 07 5482 1595
or admin@gympieaog.org.au

Saturday 14th August 2010
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Gympie Gallery Family Fun Day
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 This fun filled Family Day will celebrate the exhibition of renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira, on display at the Gympie Regional Gallery from 17th July to 11th September. Head down to the Gympie Regional Gallery in Nash Street, Gympie and enjoy lots of fun activities on this free family day from 10.30am – 2pm. 
Gympie Regional Gallery
39 Nash St, Gympie
Phone: 07 54810733
Email: gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Saturday 14th August & 11th Sept
Live music
Live Entertainment at Kybong Hall
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Enjoy great live music and a delectable super
at the Kybong Hall from 7pm till late.
Everyone welcome. 
There is a lucky door prize, raffles and lucky spots, with a variety of music for your enjoyment.  Adults $11 and gold coin for children - includes super. 
Ray Chapman
Phone 0404 893 130
or 54864526
14th & 21st Aug, 30th Oct, 13th Nov
CowBoy
Wild Wild West
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An exciting Adults Only event onboard the “Licensed Casino Railmotor.” Dress up as Cowboys, Mexicans, Indians & Saloon Ladies for a night of fun & laughter. Your ticket price includes $250 of Rattler Chips for you to try your hand at Roulette & Blackjack. Cash in your chips at the end of the night for various prizes. Buffet Dinner is included.  Arrive at the Old Railway Station at 6pm for a 6:30pm departure - returns at 11pm. $60 per person.www.thevalleyrattler.com
Mary Valley Heritage Railway,
Tozer Street, Gympie
Tel: 07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
3rd Sunday each month
Bushranger hold up
The Valley Rattler Bushranger Hold-Up
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Join us for this great day of historical re-enactment in conjunction with your Rattler journey on the third Sunday of each month.  Seargeant Moore and Trooper Knox have been commissioned to escort a large shipment of gold from the Gympie Goldfields to Imbil.  Watch out for bushrangers along the way... especially at the stations.  A serious attempt will most likely take place when we reach Imbil, we therefore ask you to alight from the train as quickly as possible. 
 
 
Mary Valley Heritage Railway
Old Railway Station
Tozer Street, Gympie Qld 4570
PHONE: 07 5482 2750
EMAIL: rattler@mvhr.org.au
3rd Friday of the month 10:30am
View club
Gympie VIEW Club
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Gympie VIEW Club hold's their monthly meeting every 3rd Friday of the month at the Function Room in the Gympie RSL, 217 Mary St, Gympie at 10:30 for 11am Start . Visitors welcome.   Part of The Smith Family charity,  VIEW provides women with the opportunity to meet with  women from all walks of life; is a forum for discussion & exchange of ideas; establishes lasting friendships & contributes to the support of disadvantaged Australians. 
Helen : Ph 5482 6915
Fri 20th -Sun 22nd August
Iron and Clay
Axis Youth: Maranatha Recreation Camp
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Axis youth (ages 13+)is heading to Maranatha recreation camp for fun, relaxation and inspiration. Over the weekend choose from a range of activities including swimming, tennis courts, basketball, beach volleyball, football, soccer, cricket, flying fox, vertical playpen, archery,rocket ball and more. On Sunday evening there will be a concert with Iron & Clay playing their Contemporary, R&B, Dance, Acappella blend of music.  See attached flyer for more details.
Leanne 5482 1595
admin@gympieaog.org.au
Saturday 21st August 8.30am - 12.30pm
Pre Muster Party
Pre Muster Street Party
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Join the locals in picturesque Mary Street, Gympie for The Gympie Times Pre Muster Street Party & Sale. Enjoy a fun filled morning with talented musicians and once a year specials from retailers. This year will see Mary Street closed to provide a “mall” atmosphere where you can wander the street and enjoy great music and various stalls. Connecting coaches and rail options are available from the Muster site to the Street Party and the Muster Cup races. 
 
 
For transport information contact
Gympie Cooloola Tourism
on 5482 5444 or email
tourism@cooloola.org.au
Saturday 21st August 2010
Mary Valley Show & Rodeo
Mary Valley Country Show, Rodeo & Woodchop
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 This year the Show will see the introduction of a Cattle Section. Once again the Woodchop will be a big crowd pleaser. There will be an animal nursery, working dogs, market stalls and the ring events including showjumping. The bull and bronc starts at 1.30 pm.  Jamie Dunn and Agro will be around all day and Rob Black and the Dunny Can Band will entertain from 5pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm.  Canteens and Licensed bars. Imbil Showgrounds
 
Adults $12 children 4-15 yrs $6
Imbil Showgrounds
Enquiries:
Mary Valley Show Society Secretary 54811709

Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 21
Horseracing
Gympie Turf Club
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Enjoy the great atmosphere that only country racing can offer. The Gympie Turf Club offers you and your patrons a great day out at an unbeatable price!  We offer:  Bookmakers and on-course TAB, Bar and Dining facilities.
Gates open 11am last race 4.30pm followed by entertainment.  
FREE entry for Coach groups.  Saturday 26th June 2010 - RSL Club Cup, 31st July - Zinc FM Raceday,  21st August - Nolan Meats Muster Cup

 
Gympie Turf Club 07 5482 1584
admin@gympieturfclub.com.au
Admission: $8 adults | $2 pensioners | kids FREE Membership: $33 pa
14th & 21st Aug, 30th Oct, 13th Nov
CowBoy
Wild Wild West
Contact
An exciting Adults Only event onboard the “Licensed Casino Railmotor.” Dress up as Cowboys, Mexicans, Indians & Saloon Ladies for a night of fun & laughter. Your ticket price includes $250 of Rattler Chips for you to try your hand at Roulette & Blackjack. Cash in your chips at the end of the night for various prizes. Buffet Dinner is included.  Arrive at the Old Railway Station at 6pm for a 6:30pm departure - returns at 11pm. $60 per person.www.thevalleyrattler.com
Mary Valley Heritage Railway,
Tozer Street, Gympie
Tel: 07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Saturday 21st August 2010
Swapmeet
Glenwood Swap Meet & Charity Concert
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 Held At: Glenwood Park - Cnr Arborten Rd & Pepper Rd, Glenwood. Adults $3 under 12 Free. Gates open at 7am Concert 8am - 4pm . Enjoy Country, Blues and Rock with Johnny Cash Tribute Show, Native Aliens,  Daddy Long Legs,  Bliss and more. Rides & Entertainment for the Kids. Food & Drinks available all day - Bar opens 10am. Car & Bike Show showcasing some of the finest  entries. Loads of Buy, Sell & Swap sites (Sites $10)
Details for Site Bookings & Swap Meet information
Bernie 0408 458 303 or email: glenwoodswap@westnet.com.au
24th - 29th August 2010
Muster
National Country Music Muster
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The National Country Music Muster is held over six days and nights in the Amamoor Creek State Forest via Gympie.  Featuring 13 venues full of diverse music from folk, bluegrass, balladeers and gospel, to bush poetry, line dancing, swing and rock 'n roll, all only a short stroll to camping areas.  www.muster.com.au
Muster Office
199 Mary St
Gympie, Queensland
(07) 5482 2099
Last Saturday of the month
Bonsai
Kinnoto Bonsai Group
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The Kinnoto Bonsai Group (means Gold City in Japanese) holds regular gatherings on the last Saturday of each month for any members of the public who are interested in or wishing to learn about Bonsai.
  Venue: Golden City Brick & Landscaping, 114 Noosa Road, Gympie.
Time:  10 am to 1 pm.

James Bowen
P: 0409265251
E: kinnotobonsaigroup@gmail.com
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Gympie Cooloola Tourism is proud to offer free promotion of
events and festivals throughout the region. As well as listing events on our
website, our service includes regular print media promotions.
To take advantage of our complimentary service or for information about events
in the Gympie Cooloola region please email events@cooloola.org.au 
Gympie Cooloola Tourism
24 Bruce Highway
PO Box 415
Gympie, Queensland, 4570
Email: events@cooloola.org.au

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