Ms. M. Johnson

Phone Number: 07 4157 2154
Email Address: courthouse7@bigpond.com

During the month of August, the Gin Gin Regional Courthouse Gallery will be filled with the beautiful artwork of the Baldwin Swamp Artists’ Exhibition Go with the Country.

The artists have used such media as Oil, Pen and Ink Wash, Pen and Watercolour, Acrylic, Pastel, and Mixed Media to create the wonderful paintings in this exhibition. Within this artwork there are old sheds, barns, homesteads, rivers, lakes, animals, and well know landmarks to name a few.

The Baldwin Swamp Artists are a friendly, informal group of likeminded people formed more than fifteen years ago.  They meet every Wednesday at the Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park shelter shed in Bundaberg East.

Ms. C. Whelan

Phone Number: 07 4165 4676

Saint Mary’s Church Annual Novelty Pet Show and Fete is on again, and it will be a fun day for all the family and their pets. This fundraiser has been running for 34 years and has been hugely popular in the past, attracting creatures of all varieties, including goats, horses and even snakes. This should be a great day out for the family so get the family pet ready, who knows it just may win a prize. The school band and choir will provide the entertainment and there will be stalls selling cakes, novelty goods, lucky dips a bottle stall, as well as pony rides for the children.

Avondale Tavern

Phone Number: 07 4156 1206

The Angels will be rocking the Avondale Homestead Tavern with their After the Rain tour with the support band black Mustang on Sunday afternoon August 8, and tickets will go on sale at a later date. There will be free overnight camping and free buses will run from Bundaberg, so make sure to book a ticket and get out to Avondale for a great night out.

Mr & Mrs B Cooke

Phone Number: 07 4156 3029
Email Address: wonbahwinery@bordernet.com.au

Come along for a fabulous day of fun and extreme decadence, sipping wine under the magnificent old Moreton Bay Fig tree while listening to the melodious tunes issuing forth from the evergreen Jazz Kats. This is the annual Jazz and Shiraz event held each year at Wonbah Winery. There will be cheese platters or sausage on bread with lots of onion or sauce or both, purchased from the wonderful organisation, the E.F.S. Join in the games, namely egg and spoon, throw the wet sponge and others to be in winning a prize from the many lucky draws all day. Make a day of it and if coming from Bundaberg, catch the bus for a low return cost of AUD25.00 which also includes entry.

Mr. S. Proh

Phone Number: 07 4152 1535

The Bundaberg Antique, Collectables and Militaria Fair will be of interest to those who are collectors of antique jewellery, collectables of numerous variety, antique furniture, bric-a-brac and not forgetting the militaria enthusiasts. This show is a must for those who appreciate the beauty and history of the past. Food and drinks will be available. This is a major fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Bundaberg West.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Angus and Julia Stone are a brother-sister duo from Newport on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. Their mother and father were both musicians who played in a band together. At very young ages, they were introduced to music by their father who made them join his school band. Julia played the trumpet, Angus the trombone and their older sister, Catherine, the saxophone. They will be in Bundaberg to perform their Big Jet Plane Tour in August. For fans of this group make sure to book early as this show will be a sell out.

Mr. A. Menham

Phone Number: 07 4151 7469
Mobile Number: 0417 073 094
Email Address: menhamat@hotmail.com

The Bundaberg Weekender Chess Tournament is one of the premier Chess Tournament events in Queensland and is registered with the Chess Association of Queensland Incorporated. Players from all over Queensland and Northern New South Wales will be attending.

There are three rounds of chess each day, with one hour on the clock for every player in each round, with is a total prize pool of at least $1, 750. 00.

This is the fourth year that this event has been held in August and it is hoped that International Chess Master Stephen Solomon will attend. He has won the last three weekend tournaments. Children as well as adults can attend and compete and spectators are welcome to come along and watch.

Mr. V. Powell

Phone Number: 07 4154 8946
Mobile Number: 0417 767 750
Email Address: vpo60453@bigpond.net.au

Secretary

Phone Number: 07 4152 1531

Look out Bundaberg, Australia’s Resident Madman is here, with his cast of crazy characters, to crack you up with a night of larrikin laughs. A born story-teller and comedian, Elliott's jokes are renowned for leaving audiences in stitches - but it is his madcap bunch of characters, from Chooka the Roadie to Briden Backpack – who ensure a fantastic show of great fun! A legend of Australian comedy, Col has been cracking Australian audiences up for almost 30 years. Don’t miss it, please be aware warning language may offend. This show is for 18 years and over only.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Six women from diverse backgrounds meet on 'ladies day' in a London bathhouse where they share the most intimate details of their lives, loves, dreams and frustrations. Steaming is the heart-warming, ribald classic by Nell Dunn. This play can be considered controversial because of the nudity. But, it’s so much more than that; it’s about friendship, finding your place in the world and fighting for what you believe in. Set in an old Turkish bath-house somewhere in the East End of London where six women of all conditions come to bare their bodies, souls and fantasies.

Ms. L. Hutchings

Phone Number: 07 4153 1904

Kiss Me Kate is the next show to be presented by the Bundaberg Players Incorporated and this show should be not missed. As the show opens, Fred Graham is preparing his home for a visit. This visit just happens to be from the famous Cole Porter who has written both the music and lyrics for the musical. They are planning on putting on the show Kiss Me Kate, a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Book early at the Playhouse Theatre.

Mr. D. Wendt

Phone Number: 07 4165 4688
Mobile Number: 0427 654 688
Email Address: ccarrmidwife@yahoo.com.au

The Mundubbera Dog Trial Australian Cattle Dog trialling is where one dog and one handler (dog trainer) completes a set course of penning up three head of cattle. Points are awarded for stock control and how well the dog controls the cattle and responds to his handler. People of all ages can compete and a large spectrum of the public enjoys watching while soaking up the relaxing country atmosphere. Entry is free.

Mr. G. Whalley

Phone Number: 07 4152 0519
Email Address: gwhalley@bigpond.net.au

The Bundaberg Homes Midnight Run is on again this year with an 80 nautical mile inshore yacht race along the beautiful Wide Bay coastline. This is a challenging event for small yachts as it involves navigating after dark. A turning mark is placed at Woodgate Beach and boats then sail out to the Hervey Bay fairway bouy before rounding it to return to Bundaberg. This race is getting bigger each year so make sure to give to Bundaberg Sailing Club a call for more details on how to enter.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Take a walk on the wild side with a brand new rock experience. Australian Rock Legends in Concert stars four of Australia's rock royalty in an unforgettable show that promises great songs and the sharing of some backstage secrets! Joe Camilleri from The Black Sorrows is a singer songwriter and saxophonist who has enjoyed a career in music like no other.

Grace Knight was the original voice of the Indie pop group Eurogliders and has gone onto become a successful jazz singer. Normi Rowe is Australia's biggest pop star of the sixties and was the first Melbourne recording artist to achieve a national number one hit. Joining them onstage for the night is Frankie J Holden who will coerce some tall stories and a few long kept secrets from the group, guaranteeing a night of fun and laughter.

Mr. A. Menham

Phone Number: 07 4151 7469
Mobile Number: 0417 073 094
Email Address: menhamat@hotmail.com

The Sunday Children’s Chess Tournament is held each month on a Sunday to enable children to compete in a tournament. It also requires the use of chess clocks which improves the children’s tournament abilities. The tournament is normally run in three age divisions which give the children the maximum chance to win a cash prize. The tournament is supervised by the Bundaberg Chess Club Incorporated. Children of any age and of any playing skill can enter and compete and parents, guardians and friends are welcome to come along and show support.

Ms. C. McCann

Phone Number: 07 4130 4176
Email Address: events.admin@bundaberg.qld.gov.au 
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Bundy in Bloom is an annual community celebration of spring which was originally held over one weekend, but now encompasses the whole month of September. A huge variety of celebrations are held throughout the month with the main event being the Bundy in Bloom Street Parade and Combined Lions Clubs of Bundaberg Family Carnival, hosted by the Bundaberg Regional Council and the Combined Lions Clubs of Bundaberg.

Each year thousands of people turn out to line Bourbong Street and watch the annual colourful parade meander its way through the centre of town.  Last year over 47 floats took part, from local schools, clubs, bands and even the four footed variety joined in the festivities of the parade.

Secretary
Kolan South State School

Phone Number: 07 4157 7361

Kolan South State School will be holding their Twilight Country Fair in early September. There will be rides for the children, stalls, limited bar facilities as well as entertainment and a multi draw raffle. Pre purchased ride tickets are$22.00 or $25.00 on the night. Mini Jeeps are excluded from this special deal and they are $5.00 per ride. If not pre-paying then individual ride prices apply.

Brothers Sports Club

Phone Number: 07 4151 3532
Email Address: info@brotherssportsclub.com

On stage, Greg Doolan, the former front man of Australia's most successful cabaret band Wickety Wak, consistently gives audiences a live show they won't forget in a hurry. The combination of humour and incredible vocal talent is complimented by his ability to read his audiences.

He is the master of his craft, as his presence on stage leaves audiences demanding to see him time and time again. Greg now teams up on stage with Australia's Female voice of the Year - Laura Doolan, which adds further to the absolute uniqueness of this entertainment package.

Mr. R. Fishlock

Phone Number: 07 4126 8121

Childers and Isis District Orchid Society Incorporated will be holding their Spring Orchid Show from the 3 to 4 September this year. This will be their Anniversary as this will be 27 years since the club started. There will be a bigger and better show with far more features as well as more stall holders with a large variety of orchids, bromeliads, growing aids and general garden plants for sale to the enthusiast and general public.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day, with large raffles to be won, and many whip-around raffles being run throughout the show. Bus tours are very welcome but prior notice would be appreciated for catering purposes.

Ms. B. Taylor

Phone Number: 07 4152 3745
Email Address: bdtay01@optusnet.com.au

The Annual Doll and Bear Fair which is one of the early events of Bundy in Bloom will be held in early September and the theme this year will be School Days. The event will highlight beautiful handcrafted porcelain, vinyl and cloth dolls as well as a wide selection of bears from both local and intrastate crafters.

There will be trader’s tables with a great variety of high quality merchandise available for sale, not only for the novice doll and bear maker but also for anyone who is crafty. Morning and afternoon teas as well as lunch will be available at a reasonable cost, and there will be entertainment by local dancers on stage throughout the day with all proceeds going to the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter.

Mrs. C. Thompson

Phone Number: 07 4152 9750
Mobile Number: 0429 989 912
Email Address: bcthomo45@dodo.com.au

The Bundaberg Symphony Orchestra presents its popular Tea and Symphony concert once again in early September and as in previous years it should prove to be an enjoyable afternoon of easy listening music. The orchestra will present popular music that brings back fond memories for all. Listen to themes from The King and I, Chicago, Forrest Gump and many more. During the interval enjoy a Devonshire Tea and mingle with orchestra members and friends. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the start of the concert.

Mrs. M. Lethbridge

Phone Number: 07 4126 1255

As part of the Bundy in Bloom Celebrations, Vintner’s Secret Vineyard will be hosting a Garden Gala event in the vineyard in September.

There will be a huge variety of stalls, garden art and ornaments, life size animal statues, food demonstrations, competitions and food and wine. Demonstrations and classes are presented by local and interstate experts all happy to share their expertise and knowledge on such topics as no-dig gardening, propagating techniques, growing rare plants and fruit trees, gardening for the elderly, bee-keeping, poultry,  worm-farming  and many other fascinating topics.

Various competitions include the Best Dressed Gardener, most Unusual Plant Container with Plant plus many more as well as a Creative Children’s Garden. Food stalls are available on the day including a barbeque, light meals, cheese platters, Devonshire Teas plus excellent coffee.

Ms. A. Dingle

Phone Number: 07 4156 2222
Email Address: mro_reception@lglgold.com

For the fifth year running, LGL Mount Rawdon and Golding Contractors are staging the annual Mount Perry Dump Truck Pull. This important fundraising event, which involves sponsored teams pulling a 90 tonne truck up the main street of Mount Perry, brings together our region for one very important cause - our youth.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday 11 September. Charity organisations Youth InSearch and Gin Gin Chaplaincy will be major participants, with funds raised directly benefiting our community by ensuring the continuation of worthwhile programs for local youth, particularly those who are considered at risk of self harm.

Ms. K. Ovens

Phone Number: 07 4130 4264
Email Address: kim.ovens@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

The Mayor’s Charity Ball is the ‘Premier’ event in Bundaberg’s social calendar. Join us for an evening of fine food and dancing to the sound of ‘Midnight Groove’. There will be a lucky door prize and raffle held on the night.  All proceeds from the evening go to the ‘Look Good Feel Better’ Program and ‘Guide Dogs Bundaberg’. Tickets must be purchase prior to the evening – there will be no tickets at the door.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning with sellout seasons in New York, Edinburgh and London's West End, Australia's comedic quartet funny Drags Aloud At The Movies has dazzled audiences around the world, and now they are bringing their latest gloriously unique theatre satire on cinema and celebrity to Bundaberg. Individually the cast members have featured in Kath and Kim, in films like Strange Bedfellows and have appeared on Broadway, now they have Hollywood's sacred cows in their sights.

Mr. V.Jocumsen

Phone Number: 07 4126 3666
Mobile Number: 0414 331 653
Email Address: sstriplesix@skymesh.com.au

The Frogs Hollow Bike Show Run is organised by the Consolidated Bikers Association Australia and this will be their sixth show. This is a 10 Class Bike Show ranging from full Custom Choppers, restored Classics, Hot Custom Street Bikes and many more. There will be Burn Out competitions with first prize being AUD200.00 plus stalls, a Bash-A-Bike competition and more to keep the family entertained.

Also to keep everyone happy there will be top entertainment with classic rock bands playing from noon. Hot meals and cold drinks will be available in the show area at the Frogs Hollow Bar. Free camping is available and there will be a hot breakfast in the morning.

Mr. A. Menham

Phone Number: 07 4151 7469
Mobile Number: 0417 073 094
Email Address: menhamat@hotmail.com

This is a tournament to enable children to compete. It also requires the use of chess clocks which improves the children’s tournament abilities. The tournament is supervised by the Bundaberg Chess Club Inc. Children of any age and of any playing skill can enter and compete. The tournament is the second one to be held during school holidays and it will give children an extra avenue to have a day of fun playing chess.

Mrs. M. Beran

Phone Number: 07 4153 5417
Mobile Number: 0418 199 254
Email Address: meab1@bigpond.com

The Bundaberg Arts Festival has been part of the Bundaberg Arts scene which has been held annually for the last 34 years. There are usually between 20 and 25 sections including paintings in a variety of subjects and in various mediums, ceramics, sculpture textiles, photography and literature. Many of the sections are acquisitive with the major award being AUD5000, 00, sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar Limited.

Ms. Sue Ison

Phone Number: 07 4167 2290
Email Address: annewell@bluemaxx.com.au

The Monto Garden and Craft Expo is celebrating their 10 anniversary this year. This year Ross McKinnon, the Curator of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens will be the guest speaker.  There will be Art, Photographic and Cut flower competitions. The theme for these competitions will be butterflies, bugs, beetles and bees. There will be classes depicting these creatures in nature and horticulture, as well as the usual stalls with plants, craft, fashion, food and drinks. This will be a great day out for all the family who can browse around the stalls and admire all the displays.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Adapted from the popular children's television series, now comes the enchanting and magical stage production. Full of sparkle and laughter with lots of sing-along songs and audience participation, The Fairies and all their friends in Fairyland will enchant audiences of all ages. Join Harmony and Rhapsody, along with the energetic, all-dancing Elf the Fairy Cake Maker, Barnaby the Bizzy Buzzy Bee and the flighty, flamboyant Wizzy the Wizard, who drops in for some hilarious wizardly magic, which as usual doesn't quite go to plan. Two shows with the first one starting at 11.30 am and the last one at 2.00 pm.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

L. Grimminck

Phone Number: 07 4159 4942
Email Address: info@bcyc.net.au

The Port2Port Yacht Rally is held annually, hosted by the Bundaberg Cruising Yacht Club.  It is a rally (not a race!) and sails from Luganville and Port Vila, Vanuatu and Noumea, New Caledonia to Port Bundaberg, Queensland where a week of festivities is held to entertain the many visitors. 

A variety of functions are held and these include a welcome breakfast for the participants of the rally, a bilge sale, and a special end of passage dinner. The boats are monitored during the rally by twice daily radio schedules. The Lighthouse Festival will be combined with the Yacht Rally as part of the CRUSH Festival.

Mrs. A. Whalley

Phone Number: 07 4152 5732

This will be 10 years of celebrating World Rural Women’s Day in Bundaberg this year. Guest speakers from Rural Industries will inspire the audience with their stories of their journey into primary production in the region. An entertainment segment will lighten the mood and morning tea will be provided, along with a lucky door prize donated by Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers, and a beautiful jewellery raffle donated by Hitchcock Fine Jewellery also on offer.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Everybody's favourite sweet songstress Sarah Blasko is heading home to Australia for another national tour. The quirky singer/songwriter, who is currently in Europe showing off her third album As Day Follows Night, will embark on a tour of the country in October which will take in Bundaberg. Her current tour Sarah Blasko Live in Concert is sure to be a sellout, so make sure to book early for this one. It has been a big year for Blasko, with the performer taking part in plenty of festivals, her album garnering critical acclaim and her fans selling out her Australian tours in record time.

Moncrieff Theatre

Phone Number: 07 4130 4100

Dorothy the Dinosaur has a brand new show for this year. For the first time ever, Dorothy will have her very own plane to travel around the world in search of the perfect rose!

Dorothy wants to find the perfect rose to make the best ever rosy-posy cake. You will see the fairies castle live on stage, and of course sing and dance along with Fairy Clare, Fairy Larissa , Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus with your favourite Wiggly songs and some brand new tunes as well. All tickets $18.00 and they will be on sale soon from the Moncrieff Theatre.

Mr. J. Ford

Phone Number: 07 4157 4329
Email Address: jsford@austarnet.com.au

Power from the Past is a Historic Vehicle and Tractor Muster to be held at Bullyard Sports Ground on 30 October. This is the third time this event has been held and it is all about preserving our heritage. There will be working displays all day with a pre-1960 Vintage tractor pull, horse power classes, chain saw demonstration, stationary engines plus a Grand Parade. There will be Novelty events, slow races, ploughing, children’s entertainment and a Jumping Castle. All clubs are welcome, bring a chair and stay to enjoy the Tractor Pull. Food and drinks will be available and camping for exhibitors is free. There are no powered sites.

Ms.K. Tuck
Festival Committee Chairperson

Phone Number: 07 4159 5539
Mobile Number: 0407 386 558
Email Address: kaytuck@bigpond.com 
Website: www.burnettheads.asn.au/LighthouseFestival/index.html/

The Burnett Heads Lighthouse Festival is scheduled for Saturday October 30 and will coincide with the Port to Port Yacht Classic and the Crush Festival. There will be performing and visual art supported by an extensive array of food and children's entertainment.

An arts area will be in the Community Hall at Burnett Heads, and the performing arts stage, food demonstrations, food vendors, information booths will be located on Oval number one directly behind the community hall which provides a harbour and ocean backdrop.

It is proposed to locate all of the children's rides including light refreshments to Oval number two together with an extensive display of marine wares including the latest in pleasure craft. There will be a number of interactive opportunities available for visitors, including street theatre.

Ms. Sue-Ellen Pitt
Event Coordinator

Mobile Number: 0429 898 798
Email Address: info@bundythunder.com.au 
Website Address : www.bundythunder.com.au

Experience the excitement of Queensland's Biggest Power Boat Racing Spectacular with two days of high octane circuit racing by Australia's top racing teams. Around 30 races per day, featuring trophy races in many classes including blown alcohol displacements, the new Blown Lites class, six and five litre displacements, F1's, Hydroplanes and more, it's Bathurst on Water!

The weekend offers lunchtime displays, on-site catering, licensed bar areas and Corporate facilities. Fully catered Corporate tickets in exclusive riverbank marquee area must be pre-purchased from the event coordinator or from the event web site, limited numbers available. Visitors can enjoy at least three nights in Bundaberg with Friday and Sunday night functions. There will be free car parking, unfortunately there is no camping allowed.

Ms. K. Vaughan

Phone Number: 07 4126 1294
Email Address: doug@childers.net.au

This year the Apple Tree Creek Rodeo is host to the Central Rodeo Cowboys Association Rookie Finals. The rodeo will feature all the disciplines of rodeo including four timed events which are Steer Wrestling, Rope and Tie, Breakaway Roping and Heading and Heeling. This will be followed by the traditional events of Saddle Bronc and of course the Ladies Barrel Race. A Rodeo Queen and Junior Queen Competition and a Local Barrel Race will also be run.

Ms. T. Flynn

Phone Number: 07 4153 5631
Email Address: trish.flynn94@yahoo.com.au

This year the Bundaberg Gemfair will be celebrating 45 years since the Bundaberg Gem and Mineral Club began. Displays will include many historical documents, photographs and items of club memorabilia. Bundaberg Gemfair will also provide the ideal opportunity for purchasing unique and beautiful presents for Christmas from the many trade stalls. There will be a wide range of handmade jewellery, crystals, minerals, fossils, precious and semi precious gemstones, gemstone novelty or decorative items. There will be working demonstrations and club members will be on hand to offer advice and information on lapidary crafts. Light refreshments will be available and there will be a lucky door draw every hour.

Mr. C. Ansell

Mobile Number: 0432 990 302
Email Address: sonicevents@gmail.com

Radio Wave Music Festival is launching in Bundaberg with a brilliant lineup of national and local bands, market stalls, food stalls a chill tent and much more. This festival showcases a blend of genres including rock, hip hop, dance, blues and folk music to entertain all ages. Come along and experience some of Australia’s brightest performers in a grassy park setting amongst trees, with a huge stage and loads of friendly festival vibes. The lineup includes Grinspoon, Ash Grynwald, Horrowshow, Numbers Radio and many more, so make a full day of it with the family for a fantastic day out.

Father B. Boase

Phone Number: 07 4126 1758
Email Adress: anglicanchilders@bigpond.com.au

For the past few years the Anglican Parish of Goonaneman has been holding their November Parish Faire in the grounds of Christ Church Childers. It has become a tradition for local groups to be involved and display their wares and skills and this year is no exception.

Ms. L. Connolly

Phone Number: 07 4156 2401
Email Address: lucy.connolly@bigpond.com  

Have a fun filled day out at the Mount Perry Races which will be held in November. Visitors can walk in, drive in or even fly in. This scenic race track is situated just over five kilometres south of the township and is hugged by mountains which provide a magnificent vista for a great day at the races.

There will be a licensed bar plus meals and live entertainment to get everyone in the mood, also Fashions on the Field for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children as well as Best Dressed Group, so get a few friends together and enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful Mount Perry!

Mr. C. Godfrey

Phone Number: 07 4157 8171
Email Address: buccahotel@bigpond.com

On November 27 Bucca Hotel is inviting all guitar players and lovers of Jimi Hendrix music to a day of celebration and remembrance of this true legend when we host the Jimi Hendrix Tribute show.

Secretary

Phone Number: 07 4153 1904

The Bundaberg Players Incorporated presents with the permission of Maverick Musicals, the Three Musketeers.

Hear ye, hear ye, His Royal Majesty King Louis X111 doth command ye to a right rollicking, royal romp. This swashbuckling hilarious musical is based on Dumas' classic tale of intrigue and adventure but you've never seen Porthos, Athos, Aramis and D'Artagnan quite like this, Black Adder meets Monty Python! This pantomime is high on energy and colour, and highly stylized, a Baroque'n'Roll spectacular. There will be six performances only. Bookings will be taken at the Playhouse Theatre from 14 November.

Ms. S. Clarke

Phone Number: 07 4167 8915
Email Address: clarkepinedale@bordernet.com.au

Monto Art Group Christmas Markets are held in the Monto Shire Hall every year. This year there will be local stall holders and people from other areas with stalls, so there are a variety of articles to look at and purchase for Christmas. These range from sewing, cooking, plants, photographs, calendars and cards, soaps and jewellery. The local Country Women's Association caters for reasonably priced morning tea and lunch and there is a raffle and a money board run on the day also.

Father Ian Furby

Phone Number: 07 4151 3128
Email Address: priest.bundaberg@bigpond.com

At the annual Carols on the Foreshore, members of the community are invited to come and share in the Christmas story. The programme begins with song with the band playing an old fashioned sing- a- long of Christmas Carols. We then begin to narrate the Christmas story which is interspersed with carols that the assembled audience sing. During the evening various members of the congregations from the local churches put together the Nativity scene. By the end of the evening the audience will have heard the gospel story of the birth of Jesus Christ, sung Christmas carols and watched a Nativity scene unfold before their eyes. A great night out for all the family, make sure to bring something warm as it may be cool as the evening unfolds.

Ms. Karen Richters

Phone Number: 07 4130 4176
Email Address: karen.richters@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

The streets of Bundaberg will come alive to the sounds of Jazz, as the New Orleans Bourbon Street Festival makes its way to Bourbong Street for the annual Australian Jazz Convention.

Come along to a Picnic Day – to be held throughout Botanic Gardens, a New Years Eve Jazz Affair Party, a Street Parade and a Gospel Service to be held in the Anglican Church. There will also be Programmed “blows” held throughout the main venues (Civic Centre, Moncrieff Theatre and School of Arts), as well as Art Displays, Original Tunes competition and Workshops.

At any given time up to six different bands can be programmed to be playing in various venues providing a smorgasbord for jazz lovers. Day passes will also be available (to be confirmed), however to attend the New Years Eve function people must register as delegates. Delegate registration is open to the public – ticket covers all activities.

Ms. Tanya Cramer

Phone No: 07 4159 0190
Email: cramer.family@hotmail.com

These markets are held every Sunday from 8am until noon and entry is free. They provide a large range of goods for sale including plants, fruit and vegetables, shrubs, herbs and much more. You can purchase a barbecue breakfast for a small cost and listen to great music at the same time. Take a drive there one Sunday and be surprised at the variety of goods for sale.

Mr. Brian Ledwidge

Phone No: 07 4127 1242
Email: leddos@aapt.net.au

The Biggenden Lions Club Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month and provide a large range of goods, plus arts and crafts. There are also stalls selling fresh local fruit and vegetables. The whole family will enjoy the day out starting with a barbecue breakfast.. From 7am until noon and entry is free.

Mr. Barry Johnson

Phone No: 07 4157 4180
Email: barryj@bluemaxx.com.au

The Markets are held every Saturday and have numerous stalls selling fresh local produce, craft of all variety, clothing, jewellery and much more. There are also excellent catering facilities offering breakfast, tea and coffee, soft drinks and take-away food. The markets start at 7.00am and finish at noon, entry is free.

Ms. Irene Petretic

Phone No: 07 4154 2813
Email: irene.petretic@pcyc.org.au

The PCYC markets are held on the second Sunday of the month, and you will find a wealth of goods on sale. There are stalls that specialise in woodwork, arts and crafts and fresh fruit and vegetables as well as plants are on sale. You can buy an excellent breakfast consisting of toast, sausage, egg, bacon and a hash brown for $5.00. Parking is available onsite as directed by the SES volunteers.

Ms. Mary Nelson

Phone Number: 07 4165 1170
Mobile Number: 0427 651 353
Email: hills05@bigpond.net.au

The Eidsvold Country Craft Markets are the ideal place for gift inspiration. They have a broad range of craft, clothing, cakes, jewellery, plants, fruit, vegetables and much more, as well as breakfast provided by the Lions Club. There is entertainment for the children, with lucky dips and stalls selling ice-cream, drinks and food. Also on sale will be local woodcrafts, hats and Aboriginal art.  The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month and are a great place to browse for all the family.

Mrs. Rebecca Bell

Phone No: 07 4126 3035
Mobile No: 0414 816 669

These markets provide a wide range of goods, plus arts and crafts, food stalls, fresh local fruit and vegetables and there is something for all the family. Entertainment is provided by some very talented musicians, so come along and have a browse around the markets. They are open from 7am until 1pm and entry is free and they are held on the second Saturday of each month. Please do not bring your dog to these markets.

Ms. M. Kidd

Phone Number: 07 4159 4484
Email Address: margeattheheads@yahoo.com.au

On the fourth Sunday of each month the Historic Burnett Heads Lighthouse is open for visitors. This lighthouse was erected at South Head Burnett Heads in 1873 and was operational for 99 years until it was replaced by a taller tower. The lighthouse was relocated to Lighthouse Park in 1972 for preservation and stands as a lasting icon of the district. A Heritage Trail brochure is available at the lighthouse when it is open, and guides those who wish to go on the Heritage Trail walk which wends from the Historic Lighthouse to the current operational lighthouse, through the former Pilot Station Reserve and along the foreshore.

Port Curtis Historical Society Inc.

Phone Number: 07 4975 7883
Fax Number: 07 4975 6764
Email Address: harveyh@bigpond.com

Regular Country Markets are held at the Calliope River Historical Village; please see below for market dates. This attractive setting on the banks of the Calliope River with its shady trees and birdlife is a favourite with both locals and visitors to the area. There are over 200 stalls selling various items, with a variety of food and drink stalls to cater for the needs of hungry and thirsty visitors. There is reserved parking for coaches and people with disabilities. The markets are open from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Market dates for 2010:

7 March

2 May

22 August

26 September

24 October

5 December

Ms. Chloe Camilleri
Marketing and Publicity

Phone Number: 07 4130 4750
Email Address: bragmarketing@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

The Habitus-Habitat touring exhibition features a selection of works created during a public art initiative of artist residencies carried out in conjunction with the development of six walking tracks by the Environmental Protection Agency in Queensland. The curatorial rationale of the project Habitus-Habitat is based on the concept that artmaking has the potential to generate a point of union between nature and culture. This exhibition showcases some of the finest contemporary art practice currently taking place in Queensland. It is as much about artmaking processes, about dialogue between artists and artworks, as it is about unique artistic expressions. There is an unfolding quality to the exhibition that becomes apparent when the threads of the many individual responses and journeys emerge, overlap, entwine and intersect with one another.

Childers Regional Art Gallery

Mobile Phone Number: 0409 068 419
Email Address: childersregionalartgallery@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

During the last week in November this year 10 Maori artists and 10 Central Queensland Aboriginal artists will work together at the Thornhill property of the Gidarjil Development Corporation. They will share stories, songs and skills as they explore the themes of cultural identity and connection with country. The artists will participate in workshops in artform and business development. In the process they will create works for the exhibition and bring them to you so you can enter into the spirit of their journey together.