10 things to do
There are heaps of things to do in Toowoomba on the weekend
1. Cully Fest
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds
SOME of Australia's best rock and folk bands will take over the main stage for this cultural celebration of all things outback and indigenous.
There will be non-indigenous and indigenous speakers, real everyday people you would not normally get to meet, who will be sharing their experiences, stories of mateship and knowledge of real life, real struggles and real achievement.
Find out more and get tickets at cullyfest.com/.
2. Hike for the Homeless
WHEN: Saturday, 6.15am WHERE: Jubilee Park, Toowoomba
THE annual Hike 4 Homeless, which raises much needed funds to ensure the Basement Soup Kitchen is able to continue to provide a lunch-time meal, blankets, clothing and essential services to people who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness, is back.
The event starts at 6.15am with hikers setting off from 6.30am.
Bibs can be collected from the CUA Hub in the Walton Stores precinct between from 5.45am Saturday morning.
3. A Day at the Manor
WHEN: Sunday, 10am to 2pm WHERE: Preston Manor
FROM a vintage caravan to giant outdoor games and live musicians, A Day at the Manor at Preston Manor will make you feel inspired and excited for your next event.
Preston Manor will come alive when all things events are showcased at A Day at the
Manor and manager Rob and Bridget McGrath are looking forward to welcoming everyone this weekend.
Entry is free and includes a glass of champagne and canapes.
4. Moonlight Masquerade
WHEN: Saturday, 6pm
WHERE: Kwong Sang Walk
DUST off your dancing shoes, grab a fabulous masquerade mask and join us for night of festivities to celebrate 35 years of the Toowoomba Youth Service helping those who are vulnerable and in need of assistance in the Toowoomba community.
Tickets to this event are available on Eventbrite for $60 and there will be a range of items for auction on the night.
5. November Auction
WHEN: Saturday, 6.30am WHERE: Toowoomba Auction
Centre THE Toowoomba Auction Centre conducts monthly auctions with hundreds of quality lots open to the public.
Items include police stolen property, seized and unclaimed goods, machinery, cattle and fencing equipment, antique and collectable furniture, ex-government and private vehicles, vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats, power tools, workshop equipment, assorted trailers and workshop machines.
If you have items to sell please contact auctioneer Pat Dunne on 0413 18 20 22 or associate Roy Gorring on 0490 740 906.
6. Backyard Gardeners and Produce Market WHEN: Saturday, 7am WHERE: North State School, Mort and Taylor sts
HEAD to the Toowoomba Backyard Gardeners and Produce Market this weekend.
It’s held on the third Saturday of the month and will have local plants, garden items, produce such as fruit,
vegetables, coffee beans, olives, chutneys, from local people of Toowoomba and the surrounds.
7. The Helen Earley Ensemble Christmas Productions
WHEN: Saturday, 6pm WHERE: St Paul's Hall, Phillip St
COME and bring your friends to welcome in the Christmas season with The Helen Earley Ensemble and their Primary Choir, Exultate, as they present two Christmas musicals, Our World at Christmas and The Promised Light.
A complimentary high tea is included.
8. Murphys Creek Markets
WHEN: Saturday, 7am to 12.30pm
WHERE: Adjacent to Murphys Creek Tavern
MARKET stalls will include plants, preserves, honey, fruit and vegetables, clothing, hats, bags, jewellery, books,
second-hand, bric-a-brac, jumping castle, face painting, soft serve ice-cream, coffee, great burgers and much more.
9. Country music fundraiser
WHEN: Sunday, 11am to 4.30pm WHERE: Murphys Creek Community Centre
SHARON Smith will be the guest artist at the Country Music event fundraising for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.
There will be lucky door prizes, multi-draw raffles and more.
Entry is $8.
10. Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards
WHEN: Saturday 2pm and Sunday, 12.05pm WHERE: Bottletree Hall, Pittsworth
The Gidgee Coal Bush Ballad Awards are on again.
The awards and finalist concerts will be on Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 12.05pm.