Events & Festivals | Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Mary Valley, Kilkivan & Goomeri

Sunday 1st Nov 2009

Dirty Dicks Theatre Restaurant

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Gympie RSL Club presents Dirty Dicks Theatre Restaurant, an unforgettable night of Medieval mirth and merriment. Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal & fantastic comedy show. Sunday 1st November, doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Bookings at reception. Tickets $42.50 p/p.

Gympie RSL Club
217 Mary Street, Gympie
07 5482 1018

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2009 From 11am

Melbourne Cup Camel Races & Luncheon

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The Melbourne Cup Camel Race Carnival is a charity day with proceeds benefiting Little Haven Palliative Care. Enjoy trackside from 11am... Champagne & Canapes, 2 Course Lunch, Fashion Parade, Sweeps/Calcutta & TAB, Camel Race Program, bar & Big screen TV’s. www.gympieturfclub.com.au/

Tickets $40 Includes $8 track entry
The Pavilion, Gympie Race Track
Tickets Little Haven 5482 9091,
On Location Boutique, Mary St, Gympie 5482 7961

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2009

Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Gympie RSL

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Enjoy the fun and excitement of Melbourne Cup with a 3 course luncheon at the Gympie RSL Club on Tuesday 3rd November. Celebrate with champagne on arrival. Enjoy fashions of the field, sweeps, raffles. $30 p/p.
Bookings at reception. 5482 1018

Gympie RSL Club
217 Mary Street, Gympie
5482 1018

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2009

SCIC Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Imbil

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Celebrate the race that stops a nation - The Melbourne Cup at the SCIC Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Imbil.

For info & to book phone
Marlene Owen 5432 6571 or
Marlene Belling 5482 5171

Saturday November 7 2009 9.30am - 2pm

Bull Management Field Day

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The Gympie District Beef Liaison Group Inc hosts a Bull Management Field Day at the Gympie Saleyards. Topic covered include commercial bull selections, breed plan & EBVs, bull health, bull nutrition, herd health with guest speakers from Gympie District Veterinary Services. Morning tea & lunch available for purchase from the canteen.

RSVP by Thursday 5 November 2009
Shane Bishop 07 5484 3446 or
Ivan Naggs 07 5486 7280

Saturday 7th November 2009

Mothar Mountain Speedway

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For a fantastic night of first class speedway sedan action there is only one place to be – Mothar Mountain Speedway, Gympie. Racing action includes Gympie 50 Street Sedan, 50 lapper, Qsca /Ascf juniors, modifieds , super streets. www.gympiespeedway.com

PRESIDENT - Allan Jennings
Mob - 0417713880
Ph - 54 828722
allan@landroverspares.com.au

6th and 7th November 2010

Imbil Acoustic Music Weekend

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Enjoy bluegrass, old-time, Irish, acoustic blues, folk and gypsy jazz during this grass roots camping weekend held at Borumba Deer Park 9 kms out of Imbil. The program includes workshops on Saturday, a concert in the evening, Poet's Breakfast and acoustic concert on Sunday.

Camping information:
07 54845196
http://borumbadeerpark.com/
Music information:
Steve & Sue 07 54853205

Saturday 7th November 2009

Bauple Nut Bash

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Bauple is a tiny village off the Bruce Highway 30 min north of Gympie, which hosts the Bauple Nut Bash. Commencing from 3pm enjoy the fun of games, live music and good company in celebration of Bauple (Macadamia) Nuts which were first discovered here in 1858.

Debbie Brischke
07 41292272
dbrischke@gmail.com

Sunday Nov 8th 2009 12pm - 4pm

AICM Educational Open Day

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Australian Institute of Country Music is holding an Open Day at the Old Lands Office. Enjoy a sausage sizzle & a great entertainment line up showcasing our talented students. The recording studio will be open & people will be encouraged to record a song. Come & check out the range of courses available.

Debra Powell: 07 5481 2355
or email debra@aicm.org.au
Dr Geoff Walden: 0418 792 159
or email geoff@aicm.org.au
Venue: 26 Channon St, Gympie

Saturday 14th Nov 2009

McHappy Day School Choir Sing Off

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Head down to McDonald’s Gympie on McHappy Day Saturday November 14 to see Primary & High School Choirs compete for $300 cash prize in the McHappy Day Choir sing off .

McDonald’s Gympie
Ph: Mel 0407 265 193

Saturday 14th November 2009 1pm

Country Music Variety Concert

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Head down the the Wesley Hall in Channon Street, Gympie on Saturday afternoon for a Country Music Variety Concert with Lesley Barnett playing music from the 60's and many more outstanding artists. There will be lucky door prizes, raffles and afternoon tea. Cost $10 p.p. (children under 13 free)

Betty Sinn 5482 4453

Raising funds towards a wheelchair accessible vehicle for Josiah Villenguez and his family.

Sunday 15th November 2009

Gold Mining Museum Steam Day

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See the spectacular 110year old steam driven winding engine in operation, along with the steam driven generator and air compressor. These were used in the gold mines for power and to operate the jackhammers in the mine. Half price entry for the day! www.goldmuseum.spiderweb.com.au

Gympie Gold Mining
& Historical Museum
215 Brisbane Road, Gympie
(07) 5482 3995
goldmuseum@spiderweb.com.au

Saturday 21st November 6pm-11pm

MVHR - Christmas Capers Train Ride

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Get into the Christmas spirit with an adults only night on the Silver Bullet hertiage train. Indulge in a glass of champagne and nibbles on arrival. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner at Imbil. Entertainment, trivia and prizes. Great for staff parties. $50 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 November 2009

Mothar Mountain Speedway

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Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway is located just to the south of the Golden City on Hall Road. It’s really easy to find; just turn off the Bruce Highway and around the Corvette Queensland corner. Ssa Round Streets, Qsca juniors, super streets, modifieds www.gympiespeedway.com

PRESIDENT - Allan Jennings
Mob - 0417713880
Ph - 54 828722
allan@landroverspares.com.au

Saturday November 21 from 7.30pm

Gunalda Spring Time Dance

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For a great night of fun, dancing and entertainment, head along to the Gunalda Spring Time Dance on Saturday November 21 from 7.30pm. Enjoy music from "High Noon", raffles, lucky door, lucky spot and a delightful home made supper.

Lions Club of Glenwood
& District Inc
5485 7746

Saturday 28th November 2009

Christmas Party Race Day

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Enjoy the great atmosphere that only country racing can offer. The Christmas Party Race Day is is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Don't miss the racing excitement trackside. The Gympie Turf Club offers you a great day out at an unbeatable price! www.gympieturfclub.com.au/

Gympie Turf Club,
Exhibition Rd, Gympie
Spencer Slatter 0438 122 554