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2nd & 3rd Oct 2010
DraughtHorse
The Lost Arts Festival
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View working blacksmith, sheep shearing, working dogs, glass blowing and many other displays at this heavy horse field day. Browse through markets and enjoy a pig on the spit for lunch. There is an animal nursery and hay rides, live music and licensed bar. In Aid of Angel Flight
Entry $5 adults,  gold coin donation for kids.
Market stalls $10 for weekend + free camping.
Darrel 0439 764 404
VENUE:
81 Osbourne Crt Rd, Wallu,
14kms before Tin Can Bay
Every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm
Camp Quality Logo
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
6th - 16th October 2010
GoldRush
Gympie Gold Rush Festival
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Celebrate Gympie's Gold Rush during 10 days of events which include Literary Awards, Concert and Movie Night. The celebrations come to a close on Sat 16th Oct with the Street Parade through Mary Street, followed by the Festival in the park at Nelson Reserve. www.goldrush.org.au/
Francoise Gregory
Events Coordinator
0425 219 536
email: info@goldrush.org.au
6th - 16th October, 2010
MVArtFest
Gold Rush Art Competition
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This competition attracts many entries from around the state.  Award presentations and is official opening on Wednesday 6th October at 7pm. Gold coin entry includes supper and catalogue. Entries including pastel, watercolour, sculpture, digital and junior sections will be on display. www.gympie.qld.gov.au
Gympie Regional Gallery,
39 Nash Street, Gympie
07 5481 0733
gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Saturday 9th October
GoldPanning
Queensland Gold Panning Championships
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Family Fun Days 9.00 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. - come along and take up the challenge, take away real GOLD and a trophy. Entry Fees for gold panning:Adult $10, Children/Youth Event $5, Team $20, Prospector's License $2 in various categories for all age groups.
Sausage Sizzle, Cold Drinks, Billy Tea and Damper.
GOLD COIN Entry Fee to the Museum applies. 
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum,
215 Brisbane Road, Gympie
Phone: 07 5482 3995
goldmuseum@spiderweb.com.au
Saturday 9th October 2010 1pm
FlowerShow
Cooloola Coast Flower Show
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The annual Cooloola Coast Flower Show has been held for many years. Visitors, flower enthusiasts and local gardeners look forward to this a lovely afternoon and the big competition where there are great prizes for winning entries. This year there is an added category for Photographers. View a huge range of flower and plant entries and displays. There will also be music, plant stalls, art and craft and a delicious afternoon tea to be enjoyed.  
The event is held at the Community Centre at the corner of Tin Can Bay & Cooloola Cove at 1.00pm. For more information phone 07 5488 0309
Saturday 9th October 2010
Elvis
Elvis Rail Rocker
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 Are you an Elvis look alike or a Rock and Roll'r? Then this is the night for you! Your journey will begin at Old Gympie Station with nibbles and a glass of champagne. Then board the Silver Bullet rail motor for a rocking ride to Kandanga for a 2 course dinner. Then rock the night away to Elvis favourites and judge the best Elvis look alike.  $60 adult (not suitable for children). Bookings essential. www.thevalleyrattler.com
The Valley Rattler
Old Railway Station
Tozer Street, Gympie
Ph: 07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
Wednesday 13th October 7pm
Debate
The Great Art Debate
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Enjoy a great night of debate and fun from 7pm at the Gympie Regional Galley at The Great Art Debate.  Teams will debate that 'Art will save the World', as a part of the week long Gympie Gold Rush festivities. $5 entry includes nibbles. www.gympie.qld.gov.au

Gympie Regional Gallery,
39 Nash Street, Gympie
Tel: 0 5481 0733
gallery@gympie.qld.gov.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
Saturday 16th October 8am-3pm
SurfLifesaver
Junior Surf Sports Carnival
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On Saturday October 16, the Sunshine Coast Branch Junior Surf Sports season will 'kick off' with a carnival at Rainbow Beach. Witness a variety of individual and team events covering age groups Under 8 years and Under 14 years.  Competitors from all 15 Sunshine Coast surf life saving clubs will be laying the foundation for the arduous competitive season which lies ahead. Enjoy an action packed day as these budding future stars 'strut their stuff'.
 
Rainbow Beach SLSC President
07 5482 7330 or Club Captain
Shane Handy 0408 626 722
SLS Sunshine Coast
07 5444 1919
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
22nd, 23rd October 2010
Opera Gold
Opera Gold
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The Underground Opera Company presents Opera Gold at the Prophet Gold Mine, Kilkivan. Experience a selection of Opera's greatest arias, duets and ensemble pieces. www.undergroundopera.com.au
info@undergroundopera.com.au
Tickets from Kilkivan News
07 5484 1148
Gympie CD Centre
07 5482 2615
23rd & 24th October, 2010
Stamp
Antique Jewellery, Stamp & Coin Fair
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Head to the Gympie Uniting Church hall in Red Hill Road on Saturday and Sunday October 23 & 24 to find unique gold and sterling silver antique, estate and hand made jewellery as well as stamps, coins, banknotes, star notes, 2001 Federation sets, gold and silver bullion.  Find Royal Australian mint products, war medals, stamp albums, coin albums and accessories. There will be a fantastic range of quality and investment collections. 
Abbies Collection
Phone: 0409 326 983
John Platts Stamps & Coins
Phone: 0418 185 927
25th October 2010
Dorothy
Dorothy the Dinosaur's Travelling Show
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Dorothy the Dinosaur has a BRAND NEW SHOW for 2010. For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose! You’ll see the fairies castle live on stage and of course, you’ll sing and dance along with Fairy Clare, Fairy Larissa, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. Performing at the Gympie Pavillion at 9 am.
Tickets are $18 per person.

OzTix - Tickets on sale now!
Phone: 1300 762 545
http://dorothytix.oztix.com.au
28th Oct - 31st Oct 2010
Balladeer
Widgee Balladeers Muster
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This four day celebration of Australian Bush Balladeers and Bush Ballad music is held annually on the last weekend in October at the Widgee Showgrounds, 20 minutes drive north of Gympie. Weekend Pass $50, Daily Pass $20, Night Shows $10, Children under 12 free. Camping is available at the Showgrounds. 
 
Lex K. (07) 41 293145
Mobile: 0428 293 145
Venue: Widgee Showgrounds
20 mins out of Gympie
Camping available BYO Chair
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
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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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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