Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival on Saturday 22 April and will celebrate the rich and vibrant history of the region. With 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 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! 

Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum, 8am - 3pm
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. Local musicians will have your toes tapping; Big Brekky plus all day menu; Small engines display' woodworking display, operating blacksmith shop; PLUS check out the 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.

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 live musicians and browse the markets stalls for that special reminder of your time at the festival. Horse drawn Carriage rides for small fee. Kids ballons and face painting for the kids. Free entry to house museum. 

Das Neumann Haus is situated within the Laidley CBD on Cnr of Patrick and William Streets.

Gatton and District Historical Society, Gatton 9am-2pm