What's on this month
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Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days
Come and see the heavy horses that built our nation. 2018 marks the 41st official Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Field Days in Australia. Today's Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron and Australian Draught horse breeds all have ancestral roots that stem back to when the first settlers brought their horses to ex...
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Queensland Transport Museum Open Day 2018
Come on down to the Queensland Transport Museum on Saturday 14th of July as we are hosting an open day for all transport enthusiasts. There will be plenty of entertainment to keep all ages busy. - Free Entry - Guided museum tours - Family friendly - Entertainment - Simulators - Jumping ...
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Australia Day at Helidon
It's all things Aussie at the Helidon Australia Day event. You're in the country now come along and enjoy 3-legged races and sack races for all ages, don't miss the mower race for the grown ups and who doesn't love a good 'cow pat toss'? Just how far can you toss that cow pat? Be sure to get one wit...
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Anzac Day Services in the Lockyer Valley
Each year, on 25 April, we honour and remember them, the men and women that fought for our country. The Lockyer Valley offers a number of different services from Dawn at 4.28am through to an evening service at Ma Ma Creek. Please download the full list of services below.
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2019 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum
On the long Weekend in May, the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival takes over the Valley! It's a great weekend to head just one hour west of Brisbane and 'get your country on'! There's three days of country experiences with something for everyone. Laidley Pioneer Village & MuseumOn Saturday,&nb...
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2019 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Das Neumann Haus
On the long Weekend in May, the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival takes over the Valley! It's a great weekend to head just one hour west of Brisbane and 'get your country on'! There's three days of country experiences with something for everyone. Laidley Heritage WeekendOn Saturday,Das Neumann...
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2019 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum
On the long Weekend in May, the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival takes over the Valley! It's a great weekend to head just one hour west of Brisbane and 'get your country on'! There's three days of country experiences with something for everyone. Laidley Pioneer Village & MuseumOn Saturday,&nb...
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2019 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Das Neumann Haus
On the long Weekend in May, the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival takes over the Valley! It's a great weekend to head just one hour west of Brisbane and 'get your country on'! There's three days of country experiences with something for everyone. Laidley Heritage WeekendOn Saturday,Das Neumann...
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Stockyard Creek Bush Poets and Balladeers Brunch
Stockyard Creek Bush Poets and Balladeers Brunch- Sunday 7 July, 9am Brunch in the bush and laugh with the best! The hilarious and multi-award winning Marco Gliori heads up a team of bush poets that will have you laughing and crying, and laughing so hard you cry, at their tales. I...
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2019 HMCCQ Bike Swap
Organised by the Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland - Toowoomba Area, the Laidley Motorcycle Only Swap Meet provides a venue for motorcycle enthusiasts to buy, sell and swap, motorcycles, motorcycle parts, and motorcycle memorabilia. The HMCCQ is a not-for-profit organisation. There are usua...
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Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony
Each year the Lockyer Valley acknowledges residents, community and sporting groups and those that help make this region a great place to live, work and play. The Australia Day Awards are open all year for nominations, culminating in the announcement of the recipients on Australia Day. It is always a...
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Pianist, Poets and Painters on Australia Day
Crikey, it's Australia Day! The Laidley Pioneer Village is celebrating and you're all invited. The day kicks off at 8.30am with the Big Breakfast. It's great Aussie tucker, it's affordable and it's guaranteed to fill you up. Well until morning tea at least! Don't miss the Flag Raising Ceremony at 10...
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Australia Day Celebrations
The plans are in place for a beaut arvo in Helidon this Aussie Day! It all kicks off at 3.30pm with a sausage sizzle and afternoon tea including lamingtons and scones with jam & cream. The kids can tire themselves out with the sack, 3 legged and egg and spoon races all afternoon whilst the...
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2020 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - POSTPONED
Due to the current restrictions on non-essential gatherings, it is with much regret that we postpone the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival this year. We feel it was the only option given that the safety of our volunteers and visitors are the priority at this time. Once a new date has been set, this l...
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Anzac Day Services in the Lockyer Valley - CANCELLED
Due to the current restrictions on non-essential gatherings, all public Anzac Day services in the Lockyer Valley have been cancelled this year. The safety of our past and current service men and women, their familes and visitors is the priority at this time. You are most welcome to lay a wreath at a...
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Gatton Heavy Horse Field Days - CANCELLED
With worldwide uncertainties about Corona virus, and the importance of isolation and keeping healthy, plus the latest press release from EA/EQ who cover the event for insurance purposes, the committee have made the decision to cancel the event. This decision has been made in the best interest of me...
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Pianists, Poets and Painters - Australia Day Event
It's Australia Day and we are celebrating! Everyone is invited to bring family and friends to the Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum to spend the day with us. The Flag Raising Ceremony will be at 10am sharp, one not to be missed. There will be entertainment, wood working displays, blacksmithing, t...
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Australia Day at the Village
We can offer you a day among the gum trees at the Australia Day event at The Gatton & District Historical Village with activities to entertain you, along with slapping together some great Aussie tucker. It all starts at 9am with displays and demonstrations.There will be stationary engines...
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Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival 2021
It's a step back in time, a "remember when" day for the family, it experiencing a day at school for Grandma - so many memories all wrapped up in the Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival. Two venues in Laidley welcome locals and visitors alike to experience the cultural heritage and beginnings of settlem...
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Anzac Day Services in the Lockyer Valley 2021
Anzac Day is a day to remember, to honour, to acknowledge and to thank. There are several services in the Lockyer Valley on Anzac Day, commencing at 4.28am with the Dawn services, followed by the main services then one evening service. A list of all services can be downloaded below. If you are atten...
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Rod Williams and Pixie Jenkins in concert 2021
Come along for a great afternoon of country entertainment featuring Rod Williams and fiddler extraordinaire Pixie Jenkins! A mix of bush ballads and traditional country music. Tickets at the door. Call 0412 982 821 to secure your seat now. Lucky door prizes during the afternoon. Afternoon tea availa...
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2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop Open Day 2021
The 2nd Light Horse Plainland Troop has partnered with Lockyer Valley Riding for Disabled (LVRDA) for an Open Day. Activities commence at 9.30am and include an opening parade, Light Horse competition events and displays, LVRDA displays and the re-enactment of The Charge of Beersheba. Canteen availab...
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The Gatton Murders and the Challenges for Early Queensland Police
Join us as we revisit The Gatton Murders and the Challenges for Early Queensland Police Force. Program is as follows (subject to change): 9:00am – 10:00am Old photographs on display with the hopes of naming the long-gone families with Steph Chivers &n...
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Anzac Day Services in the Lockyer Valley 2022
Anzac Day is a day to remember, to honour, to acknowledge and to thank.April 25, 2022 marks the 107th anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. All current and ex-service men and women, people representing ex-service ...
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Lockyer Valley NAIDOC 2022
Come along and celebrate the talents and achievements of our First Nations people. Explore Indigenous culture with hours of live entertainment, great food and over 50 market and info stalls. Enter the Deadly Talent Quest for a chance to share in the $200.00 prize pool! Experienc...
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Laidley Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Queensland's first Pioneer Village. Family friendly event with a 70's theme. Come dressed in your old 70's gear to add to the theme of the day. All day breakfast from 8.00am. Ongoing displays and demonstrations: dairy, woodworking, blacksmi...
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Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet
Featuring a large collection of Military Vehicles, WWI, WWII and Vietnam Re-Enactments and much much more!!! For more information, please follow this link:https://www.mjcqinc.com/
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Gatton and District Historical Society Open Weekend
Gatton and District Historical Society is opening their doors. Come along and visit our historical village showcasing the history, buildings and items from Gatton's past.
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ANZAC Day Services
Anzac Day is a day to remember, to honour, to acknowledge and to thank.April 25, 2023 marks the 108th anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. All current and ex-service men and women, people representing ex-service ...
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Paranormal Investigation at Gatton Historical Village
Come and join our team on our Investigation at the beautiful and active Gatton Historical Village. As you walk around the historical buildings you can sit with our team and participate in an active investigation, ask questions and use our equipment with expert guidance from our team. During ...
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Paranormal Investigation at Gatton Historical Village
Come and join our team on our investigation at the beautiful and active Gatton Historical Village. As you walk around the historical buildings you can sit with our team and participate in an active investigation, ask questions and use our equipment with expert guidance from our team. During ...
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Paranormal Investigation at Gatton Historical Village
Come and join our team on our Investigation at the beautiful and active Gatton Historical Village. As you walk around the historical buildings you can sit with our team and participate in an active investigation, ask questions and use our equipment with expert guidance from our team. During the ni...
General
Paranormal Investigation at Gatton Historical Village
Come and join our team on our Investigation at the beautiful and active Gatton Historical Village. As you walk around the historical buildings you can sit with our team and participate in an active investigation, ask questions and use our equipment with expert guidance from our team. During the ni...
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Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Laidley Pioneer Village 2024
Join us for our famous big breakfast, BBQ lunch, tea and coffee, working displays, spinners & weavers, sheep shearing, blacksmithing and woodworking, vintage cars and engines, children's activities including face painting and music.
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Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival - Gatton & District Historical Society 2024
A day filled with heritage working farm machinery, trucks and a working blacksmith shop. Also heaps of interesting items form a past age and activities for all ages. Also featuring a huge quilt display and guest speakers for the quilts display. Two BBQ food outlets plus a coffee van on...
