10 things to do
There are heaps of things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
1. Felton Food Festival
WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am to 4pm
WHERE: 64 Bryces Rd
THE Felton Food Festival is back.
There will be celebrity chefs and gardeners, up to 70 stalls selling locally grown fresh produce, food stalls, music and other entertainment.
A question and answer tent will be a place for farmers to tell their stories about the food they grow and give visitors an opportunity to ask questions.
For more go to feltonfoodfestival.org.au.
2. Rotary Ride the Range
WHEN: Tomorrow, registrations from 5.30am
WHERE: Picnic Point
GET involved in this year’s Rotary Ride the Range.
Entries are streaming in for Ride the Range 2017 with many businesses getting on board for the corporate challenge.
Ride the Range is south west Queensland’s most popular community cycling event.
It was initiated by the Rotary Club of Toowoomba aims to raise significant and vital funds for Australian Rotary Health Projects and RACQ Lifelight Rescue.
This year’s event will once again start and finish at Picnic Point.
3. Toowoomba Hospice Masquerade Ball
WHEN: Today, 6.30pm
WHERE: Picnic Point
THE ball is an event not to be missed.
There will be an auction, raffles and live music so dress up and don't forget a mask.
Tickets include a four hour drinks package,
entertainment, canapes and a two-course meal consisting of main and dessert.
4. Toowoomba Zombie Walk
WHEN: Today, 3pm WHERE: St Saviour’s Primary School
EACH year Toowoomba's underground world of zombies, slayers and their survivors are called upon to participate in the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation's Zombie Walk.
The Zombie Walk caters to a large audience from young children right through to parents.
It costs $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, under five is free or $20 for a family of two adults and two kids.
5. Zonta Grand Homes Tour
WHEN: Tomorrow WHERE: Various locations around Toowoomba
TOOWOOMBA is home to more than 50 of Queensland's heritage listed sites and some
of the most impressive classic and modern homes in the region.
The tour will raise funds for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation and the Toowoomba Child Protection Week Pantomine.
Tickets include morning tea at the Empire Theatre, for tickets go to empiretheatre.com.au.
6. 50th Anniversary of Toowoomba Mountaineers
WHEN: Tomorrow, midday WHERE: USQ Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre
ALL past and present Mountaineers players, sponsors, parents, supporters and volunteers are invited to attend a weekend of celebrations.
Tomorrow will be a Mountaineers v Bullets basketball game at USQ's Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre.
For more go to toowoombabasketball.com.au.
7. Toowoomba Grammar School art show
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 10am to 4pm
WHERE: Toowoomba Grammar School
EVERYONE is invited to see the wide range of art from 200 artists with 600 paintings. Entry is $5.
For more go to grammarARTshow.com.
8. Handmade Art and Craft Market
WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am to 2pm WHERE: Danish Flower Art Complex
DANISH Flower Art is holding its second Handmade Art and Craft Market.
There will be a wide variety of stalls and goods on display, including jewellery, knitted clothing, mobiles with beads, woodcraft, and jams.
There will also be delicious home-cooked meals, scones, coffee and desserts from Gourmet Cafe.
9. The Ultimate Sprintcar Chase
WHEN: Today, 3pm WHERE: Toowoomba Speedway
SEE some car racing at the Toowoomba Speedway today for the Ultimate Sprintcar Chase event.
Entry is $30 for adults.
10. Historic Harrow Homestead and Gardens open day
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 10am to 4pm
WHERE: 700 Cambooya Felton Rd, Cambooya
THE homestead is a private home and grand residence with warmth and charm of yesteryear.
The home covers 100m2 with wide verandas on three sides and is still a working property.
The gardens cover 10 acres with a 50m rose arbour, lake with water lilies, extensive garden bed, trees, shrubs and a fish pond.
Entry is $10.