Xmas in July
2022-07-16 14:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
DIVA AND FRIENDS WILL MILK IT
Xmas in July at the Dairy – Variety Concert
DIVA, Musical Director and Producer, Louise Winton, is once again, bringing a jam-packed live music event to Adavale Farm, in the South Burnett.
Xmas in July – with The DIVA and other artists
Saturday 16th of July, 2-7pm
Adavale Farm, 2172 Burnett Hwy, Sandy Ridges, near Nanango
We will be showcasing up to 10 emerging and existing performing artists at this local, live music event and fundraiser.
Most musical taste will be covered over the afternoon with a diverse range of genres and performers, including Pop, Rock, Country, Originals, Covers, Classical and Christmas. During their half hour set, each performer will present at least 2 Christmas songs, in their chosen style, and then they will perform their favourite songs for the audience to enjoy. Local performers include, Amber Goldsmith, Louise Winton, Anna Walker, Paul Ricketts, Driver McSweeney, Krystal Wardrop and Tony White. Visiting performers include Norah Malan and Alyssa Maughan.
Guests, will be able to choose where they sit to enjoy the music as performances ease through the afternoon and into the evening. As the sun sets, warm and inviting fire pits will be lit around the arena, so that our audience can feel snug and warm. There is also the opportunity to set up camp or park your self contained motorhome and enjoy a weekend of farm stay activities, including petting animals and having a try at milking a cow. There will be delicious food and drinks available for purchase, the proceeds of which will go towards the SES and to assist with medical bills from one of the farm’s owners. We will also have a selection of fun play attractions set up, generously supplied by Big Fun Queensland. The sound and Lighting and giant LED screen for the event is being provided by Bobbie Richters from KSR Productions.
This Is the second in the series of DIVA produced events. The first, DIVA at the Dairy, was held in November last year and very well received by those who attended. “Everyone from the last event, has already booked their tickets for this one”, said Musical Director, Louise Winton. “People have been craving getting back to affordable, family friendly, live music events, both as audience and performers. There just seemed to be too many restrictions and limitations, for events like this, so I decided to create my own. My ultimate goal is to be able to pay all artists and industry professionals, the award rate. We have been underappreciated for too long”.
If you would like to help this or future events, through funding or sponsorship, please contact Louise Winton, directly.
Updates and information about the concert, ticketing and camping can all be found on the event’s Facebook page or by phoning Louise on 0427748692

Red Earth Leadership Forum
2022-07-28 09:00 - 19:00
Are you passionate about building a better Burnett for everyone? Do you want to connect with others across the Burnett Inland who share your passion? Do you want to be part of co-designing that future for a better Burnett Inland for everyone?
Red Earth will host the inaugural Red Earth Leadership Forum at the Murgon Town Hall on Thursday 28th July to bring together the Burnett Inland existing and aspiring leaders; to share inspirational stories from within our region; and to connect individuals, groups and businesses to focus on leadership and its criticality in building the drought resilience of the Burnett Inland.
With the theme of ““Cultivating our Future”, the Forum agenda includes interactive panels, workshops and a great lineup of local, regional and global entrepreneurs to

connect, motivate, and empower leaders and aspiring leaders (in community, business, organisations, government, industry) from the Burnett Inland,
connect individuals, groups, and businesses with a desire for co-designing a 20, 30, and 50-year Burnett Inland Future, and
provide a platform for co-designing that future and strengthen collaborative opportunities to build the resilience of the Burnett Inland.

This event is open to everyone, so please circulate this widely to your contacts throughout the Burnett Inland.
Graduates and sponsor organisations of the Red Earth Community Leadership Program are encouraged to participate, reconnect with your cohort and take the opportunity to recharge and contribute to building the resilience and viability of the Burnett Inland.
Head to the website for more information – www.redearth.org.au/cultivatingourfuture and book via www.redearth.org.au/events

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Date: Thursday 28 July, 9am – 7pm
Venue: Murgon Town Hall
Start time: 9:00am Registration and morning tea
9:30am Forum start
Ticket options:
$60 – Full Day Ticket. 9am-7pm. Includes all meals and all sessions – Leadership Lounge, Burnett Inland Futures Strategy, Solution Sessions, Barry Irvin Story, Insights and Perspectives
$45 – Day Segment only. 9am-5pm. Includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch and day sessions – Leadership Lounge, Burnett Inland Futures Strategy, Solution Sessions, Barry Irvin Story
$15 – Evening Segment only. 5.30pm-7pm. Includes grazing platter and evening panel – Insights and Perspectives
Confirmed speakers:
Barry Irvin, Dr Chad Renando, Natalie Egleton, Misty Neilson, Amiel Nubaha, Dr John McVeigh, Scott McLennan, Amanda Wenck, Wendy Agar (MC)
Questions?
leadership@redearth.org.au or 0407382284

South Burnett Business Evening
2022-07-28 19:00 - 21:00
Come along to our complimentary business evening brought to you by South Burnett and Community Bank Yarraman, Blackbutt, Nanango and Murgon.
Guest speaker David Robertson will provide an enlightening and entertaining insight into both the local and global economy, including his professional economic predictions.
Light food and refreshments provided.
Thursday, 28 July
6:45pm for 7pm start
Nanango Services Club, 24-26 Henry Street
RSVP by Thursday 21 July to the Nanango Branch on 07 4163 1075 or email nanangomailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au
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BaconFest & KCCI Street Window Competition
2022-07-29
This competition is open to all businesses located in and around the Kingaroy CBD area and aims to dress up the town for BaconFest 2022. Make your local business stand out and capitalise on the increased number of visitors in town by getting Kingaroy into the BaconFest spirit. Start planning your display ideas and submit this entry form to info@kcci.asn.au by Friday 29 July, 2022.
Entry is free.
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Launch and Charter of the Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy Sunrise
2022-07-30 18:00 - 22:00
The President and Members of
Rotary Club of Kingaroy
Have the pleasure of inviting You and the Members of your Club
to our Launch and Charter of the
Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy Sunrise
(A Satellite Club of Rotary Club of Kingaroy Inc.)
Saturday 30 July 2022
From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Venue
Kingaroy Town Hall
Cost- $60 per person
Set menu- Entree, Main + Dessert
(please advise any dietary requirements)
Drinks own cost from bar
R.S.V.P. – Thursday 23 July 2022.
Secretary Rotary Club of Kingaroy Bev Watter via
Email: kingaroyrotarysecretary@gmail.com or mobile 0402458966
Payment – direct debit to Rotary Club of Kingaroy
BSB – 084-961
Account – 254905213
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Back to Basics Music Muster
2022-08-10 - 2022-08-14
One weekend jam packed with great entertainment and country hospitality.
10 – 14 August 2022
Weekend pass $70pp
Day pass $40pp
Kids under 16 free
For tickets call direct: 0412 884 482

Scots in the Bush Celtic Festival
2022-08-17 - 2022-08-21
Scottish & Celtic Festival
Historic Boondooma Homestead
8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road, Boondooma
Entertainment includes
Noosa & District Pipe Band, Murrumba Pipes and Drums, Amberley Pipes and Drums, Toowoomba Caledonian Society Pipe Band, Ishka, Celtic Psychosis, Brian Letton, Mouldy Haggis.
Celtic Thunder Oz, Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, Limerick, Brumbys Run, Darrel Craft, Irish dancer – Amy Bromham and Jeff Mears on pipes, Tom Kimmet, Rum City Highland Dancers, David Rowan, Enzo & Rabbit.
Compères: Merv Webster, Clarrie Weller
Bookings essential. Tickets $95pp for full festival. Children under 15 free.
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Kumbia Brain Drain
2022-08-17 08:00 - 17:00
Kumbia State School P&C Association
BRAIN DRAIN
10th September 2022
Kumbia Memorial Hall
6:30pm, starts at 7pm sharp
BOOK NOW
$180 per standard table of 6
$240 per corporate table of 6
Limited tables!
Must be over 15 years
Raffles and games throughout the night!
For general enquiries call Tu-Tu Fran 0432 051 461
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Kingaroy BaconFest 2022
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-21
Get in before they sell out.
The Kingaroy BaconFest Committee is squealing with excitement to announce tickets for BaconFest 2022 will go on sale at 1pm, Monday 23rd May 2022.
The annual event had been cancelled in previous years due to COVID restrictions but is due to be held this year from August 19-21.
Held in the outdoors and spacious country facilities, Chief Baconeer, Kristy Board, said there would be something for everyone at Australia’s premier Bacon Festival in the regional town of Kingaroy.
“Whether you’re looking to sip and swig at the Wine and Swine dinner party, be a Rasher and walk, run or ride the South Burnett Rail Trail in the Rasher’s Rush or celebrate food provenance with the more relaxed vibe of the intimate Long Table Breakfast; it’s sure to be a ‘pig’ weekend full of bacon, rashers, swine, BBQ, cheek, music, local food, more bacon and even more bacon,” Ms Board said.
In order to cover the extra costs that come with running a safe and sustainable event, punters will also, for the first time, need to purchase a ticket to be able to enter the festival precinct.
These tickets should be purchased online and will range in cost from $6, for a one-day general admission ticket, to a $25 two-day family pass.
“Given the challenges experienced by our Arts industry over the past few years, we cross our bacon hearts that we will do everything to keep our patrons safe and able to attend this year’s Kingaroy Baconfest,” Ms Board said.
“Charging a small entry fee will help ensure that BaconFest can continue putting greasy smiles on happy faces for many years to come,” Ms Board said.
A general admission ticket will include access to the BaconFest Food Market, the Beer & Wine Garden, SunPork’s Swig and Swine Deck, the SunPork Smoke-Off BBQ Competition area, the Little Piggies Area for Under 12s and the South Burnett Flavours local produce market.
Admission will also include cooking demonstrations by chefs including The Living Room’s Miguel Maestre, fresh, seasonal and local ingredient passionate Matt Golinski and former My Kitchen Rules winners Dan and Steph from ‘Travel and Eat with Dan and Steph.’ It will also include the bacon eating competition, BaconFest Pin-Up Pageant, Beard of BaconFest and Jnr Baconeer competition and plenty of live music on the main stage to keep your trotters tapping.
The BaconFest festival precinct will be open from 10am – 11pm on Saturday 20th August and from 10am – 3pm on Sunday 21st August.
To purchase your tickets and find out more information about individual events visit www.kingaroybaconfest.com.au
Kingaroy BaconFest is supported by SunPork Fresh Foods and funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal in partnership with the Australian Government. The event is also supported by the Queensland Government through its Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! In Queensland events calendar. Other major sponsors are South Burnett Regional Council, TAFE Queensland South West, Australian Pork Limited and Ergon Energy Energex.

Motorcycles: The Shiny Side Up
2022-08-27 10:00 - 19:00
Motorcycle education and awareness project
Join QPS, its partners and former Superbike rider Garry McCoy.
Shannon’s will have their Super rig there 2000 Shannons Super Rig – Shannons – Shannons Club
QPS Motorbike officers – Forensic crash unit – local emergency services
Qld Motorcycle Council & TMR with their telemetry motorcycle
QPS officers in attendance to use the demonstrations and other info being given by safety stall holders to engage with public and push the road safety message.
Saturday 27 August
Gates open 10am til late
South Burnett Motorcycle Training, 10258 Bunya Highway, Kingaroy
Gold Coin donation
For more information, call Sergeant Grayson on 0427 379 324.

QCWA Centenary Gala Dinner Dance
2022-08-27 18:00 - 22:00
The Kingaroy Branch of QCWA is itself celebrating its Centenary in August, 2022.
It was one of the first branches formed in Queensland, and can be proud of its community service by a continuous membership for 100 years. This incredible milestone will be celebrated on Saturday, August 27 with a Gala Dinner Dance at the Kingaroy Town Hall, 6pm for 7pm start.
We are extending an invitation to you, your family and friends and your staff or members, to support us by joining your local QCWA members in recognising the foresight of the women of Kingaroy and celebrating the longevity of this worthy community organisation. Your support of this function will ensure that the ongoing work of the QCWA locally, will continue into the future.
There will be grazing platters on arrival followed by a two course meal. Guests can then dance the night away to the popular Kingaroy band, RYZA. Rotary will operate a full bar.

Purchase tickets
Tickets are available now at Kingaroy Office Central at $80 per guest. Everyone is welcome. Should you wish to form a table, these will seat eight guests. Any enquiries can be directed to Marilyn at the email address below. The Dinner Dance is a ticketed event and RSVP should be before 10 August, 2022.
The last few years of COVID isolation curtailed our usual fund raising events and more recently the “Hostel,” which is owned by Kingaroy QCWA, was destroyed by fire. This facility was leased by CTC to safely house young people at risk in this community. So, we look forward to this event being a positive function in our calendar.

World Suicide Prevention Day - Bunnings BBQ
2022-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
World Suicide Prevention Day FREE BBQ at Bunnings Kingaroy with Michael Sanford from Bunyarra Counselling presenting.
Saturday 10 September 2022
11am- 1pm
World Suicide Prevention Day
Was established in 2003 by the International Association for
Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health
Organisation. The 10th September each year focuses attention on
the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among
organisations, government and the public, giving a singular
message that suicide can be prevented.
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Kumbia Country Festival 2022
2022-09-04 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrating local history, agriculture and community.
2022 – our centenary year!
Food, drinks, entertainment, raffles & prizes!
Activities:

Hay Bale Relay
Cow Milking Demonstration
South Burnett Equine Assisted Learning
Chainsaw Demonstration
Jumping Castle
Face Painting
Ute Show
Tug-of-War
Live Music
Raffles & More!

Markets:

Markets start at 9am
$11 inc GST per stall
To book your stall, please contact Liz Beavis on lizzbeavis@gmail.com

Food:

Ice cream & Milkshakes
Healthy Hipsters by Bugsy’s
Coffee, Cake, Slices, Sandwiches
Burgers & Chips
Sausage Sizzle, Hot Dogs, Cherrios
& More!

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Find us on Facebook.
kumbiacountryfestival.com.au

RUOK Day
2022-09-08 06:30 - 08:30
Join our R U OK? event
You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation, listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed, because a conversation could change a life.
Join our event to learn how you can help to start more life-changing conversations.
Free community sausage sizzle.
All are welcome
Local event in collaboration with South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group & Kingaroy Men’s Shed.
Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt
Date: Thursday 8th September 2022
Time: 6:30am – 8:30am

Queensland Heritage Rally
2022-09-15 08:00 - 2022-09-18 17:00
The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Inc would like to advise you all that we will be hosting the Queensland Heritage Rally in September 2022, commencing on the 15th (set up day) through to the 18th.
The Queensland Heritage Rally is hosted by a nominated club in Queensland every two years & we have the honour of hosting the event next year, 2022. This will be a great boost to Kingaroy & District as there will be exhibitors & spectators from all over Australia & New Zealand. We have been told to expect 6-10,000 people to come to our town for this Rally.

We invite you all to add these dates to your diary for 2022 so you can organize your life to be able to attend.
We will be sending out information in the near future regarding registration, events, meals available, etc & accommodation (available in & around the surrounding areas close to Kingaroy for non- exhibitors). We will have camp sites for exhibitors at our club grounds.
We do have a shut down for Tarong Power Station during the month of September 2022 who will have their workers being accommodated in some of the motels in the area, so it maybe in your interest if you need this type of accommodation to make enquiries early.
Don’t forget we are also holding our yearly Club Rally on the 17th (Setup Day), 18th & 19th September 2021. We hope to see some of you attending this rally too.
