Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival on Saturday 9 April will celebrate the rich and vibrant history of the region. With three participating venues across the region, you can spend the day checking out the historical displays and house museums, set amongst some beautiful backdrops of green hills and lakes. From German lunches to freshly baked damper, bush poetry to local musos and family history to historic farm machinery, you can relax and take your time to enjoy all that is on offer. And it's just over one hour drive west of Brisbane or 30mins east of Toowoomba!

Colouring Competition
Keep the kids busy with the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival Competition. Download the entry form here and drop the completed entry to Gatton or Laidley Council Office or library, the Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre or bring it with you on the day. The winner in each category receives a $25 Lockyer Valley Gift Card to spend at participating Lockyer Valley businesses. So download the form and start colouring! 

Das Neumann Haus Museum, Laidley, 9am - 3pm
Das Neumann Haus was built by German immigrant Hermann Neumann in 1893. The house has been restored to its former condition, refurnished in the style of the 1930's and open to the public as a house museum. Annie's Place Coffee Shoppe, operates within the building, offering visitors light lunches, cakes & slices, Devonshire teas and barista-style coffee. Das Neumann Haus also has a range of local boutique gifts. Relax on the alfresco deck or under the shade of the 100 year old Jacaranda tree in the park. Be entertained by local musicians Vintage Gold and browse the markets stalls for that special reminder of your time at the festival.

Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum, 8am - 2pm
Established in 1972, the Pioneer Village has developed into the excellent complex it is today through the vision and hard work of the foundation members and many volunteers of the Laidley District Historical Society.  The museum features a unique collection of machinery and old wares from our early pioneers. Displays include restored wagons, a fully furnished 110 year old year school. Other displays include an authentic police station with restraints display and a Vintage Linn Tractor-C 1928 (Restored and operational). Spend some time strolling through the old buildings, with the slab hut one of the highlights. Bush Poetry by award winning poet Marco Gliori will amaze and amuse all ages, and local musicians will have your toes tapping; Big Brekky plus all day menu; Small engines display' woodworking display, operating blacksmith shop; Lockyer Valley School of Highland Dance display PLUS check out the new murals on the buildings. One depicts the local indigenous history of Narda Lagoon and the other showcases historic tractors. 
The Laidley Pioneer Village is situated across from the RV and Caravan Rest Area at Narda Lagoon and within walking distance to the picturesque Lions Park and suspension bridge.

Gatton & District Historical Village, times 10am - 2pm
It's Family History Day at the Village! Discover your ancestry via the incredible photo collection at the Village. Don't miss the engine shed with the small engines operating. The 2nd Lockyer Light Horse Troop will have an interactive display - see how the Light Horse helped shaped history during wartime and is still active today in the community. Relax under the shade of the large trees, overlooking Lake Apex and picturesque parklands. 

Register for your FREE ticket to attend at www.lockyertickets.com.au. Follow us on Facebook for updates.