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Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Tropical Race (Event)
1 Waterline Way, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

The premier sailing event on the Capricorn Coast calendar, the Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Tropical Race conveniently follows the Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race and is a feeder to the Hamilton Island Race week. Race organisers, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, host the starting line festivities on Saturday 1 August. Yachts are expected to arrive at Keppel Bay Marina any time from Sunday afternoon ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 01 August 2009 - 04 August 2009 (TBA)

Keppel Carnivale (Event)
Keppel Bay Marina, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

Encompassing the Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race and the Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic, this week long event, Keppel Carnivale celebrates all things boating in the Capricorn Region. This exciting event will also include Indigenous Keppels activities, Seafood Festival, land and sea school based day and a range of community and social activities. ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 01 August 2009 - 09 August 2009 (TBA)

Gemfest - Festival Of Gems (Event)
Richardson Street, Anakie, Queensland 4702, Australia

Gemfest - 'Festival of Gems' is the annual festival that celebrates and showcases sapphires and where they come from, the Gemfields. Just 40 minutes drive from Emerald and at one time the largest sapphire fields in the world, the Gemfields comprises the towns of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and the Willows. In what began as a small festival with just a few traders in 1988 with the celebration of ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 06 August 2009 - 09 August 2009 (TBA)

Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic (Event)
Keppel Bay Marina, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

The Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic is the Capricorn Coast's premier fishing competition. Open to senior and junior categories the competition features prizes for each species as well as lucky draw. Fundraising for QF11 Yeppoon Coast Guards, this is a great community event showcasing the best fishing grounds the Keppel Islands have to offer. ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 07 August 2009 - 09 August 2009 (TBA)

The Village Festival (Event)
Millroy Drive, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

The Village Festival is Central Queensland's major arts celebration staged annually by the Keppel Coast Arts Council since 2002. The Festival is a kaleidoscope of contemporary culture with something for everyone. It features music, performing arts, visual arts, cultural arts, children's activities, street theatre, workshops, food, stalls and on site camping. Entertainment highlights have included ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 14 August 2009 - 16 August 2009 (TBA)

Rockhampton Home Show and Outdoor Adventure Expo and Stitcbes, Craft and Hobby Expo (Event)
Exhibition Road, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

The event attracts over 130 local and regional businesses displaying thousands of products and services for the Rockhampton Community. The event specialises in products and services for the home, renovation ideas, furniture, homewares, garden and landscape services. The 2009 event will incorporate an extended Outdoor Adventure Precinct accommodating the regions best dealers of Caravans, Camper ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 28 August 2009 - 30 August 2009 (TBA)

Central Queensland Garden and Lifestyle Expo (Event)
Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

The Central Queensland Garden and Lifestyle Expo showcases a variety of exhibitors. Visitors can learn from industry experts and guest speakers. This major event features a full program of activities, including the following the launch of the Garden Competition, indoor and outdoor trade fair and nursery displays, guest speakers, Celebrity Chef demonstration, competitions, food stalls and childr ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 19 September 2009 - 20 September 2009 (TBA)

National Motorhome Rally (Event)
Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

Over 750 (approximately 1500 personnel) Motor Homes will be based at The Rockhampton Showgrounds. The majority of attendees will be in Rockhampton for approximately 7 days and will enjoy entertainment and catering at the venue. They will be encouraged to visit local restaurants and bars. Local suppliers (relating to motor homes) are encouraged to set-up displays and be present to a ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 01 October 2009 - 04 October 2009 (TBA)

Monto Central Queensland Lighthorse Re-enactment And Reunion (Event)
Oxley Street, Monto, Queensland 4630, Australia

The Monto Australian Light Horse District Support Group is hosting the annual Central Queensland Australian Light Horse Re-Enactment and Reunion in October, with Light Horse enthusiasts from Cairns to New South Wales expected to converge on Monto to witness the excitement and activities of the Australian Light Horse event. There will be bush poets and live music to entertain, plus displays of ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 01 October 2009 - 05 October 2009 (TBA)

Yeppoon 150 Year Heritage Pinefest (Event)
14 MacDonald Street, Yeppoon, Queensland 4703, Australia

The Yeppoon Pineapple Festivals have been organised each Spring since 1967 by the Lions Club of Yeppoon and have always involved the local community and also drawn thousands of visitors. A variety of free and popular family events including a large Festival Parade on the final day have wide appeal. The 150 Years of Queensland's independence and Central Queensland Heritage is the special theme ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 09 October 2009 - 11 October 2009 (TBA)

Biloela Comedy and Food Festival (Event)
Rainbow Street, Various Venues in Biloela, Biloela, Queensland 4715, Australia

Biloela Comedy and Food Festival hosts cooking and food demonstrations/tastings, comedy entertainments, beer fest, markets, sporting activities, kids entertainments, Bilo bake off, Bilo signature dish competition promoting 'love the locals' whereby restaurants will vie for the signature dishes to be presented at the Black Tie event where up to 400 attend to enjoy the food, comedy entertainments an ...

DATE / TIME: 10 October 2009 - 17 October 2010 (TBA)

Rocky Barra Bounty (Event)
208 Quay Street, Customs House, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

Rocky Barra Bounty celebrates its 11th year in 2009 and promises to be bigger and better than ever! It will be staged on the Rockhampton Fitzroy River and comprises of two full days of fishing followed by an awards presentation and celebratory dinner. This 70-team competition is based on the most metres of Barramundi tagged and released, to ensure minimum impact on fish stocks and to provide a ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 29 October 2009 - 31 October 2009 (TBA)

CRCA Bullzye Rodeo Finals Spectacular (Event)
16 Saleyards Road, Gracemere, Queensland 4702, Australia

CRCA Bullzye Rodeo Finals Spectacular features three rounds of dynamic rodeo performance, with the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls battling it out to decide end of year titles. It is a fun filled, action packed event exhibiting all bravado and a professional display of rural skills and horsemanship one would expect in the region. The event will culminate in a celebration concert on Saturday night, so ...

PREVIOUSLY HELD: 14 November 2009 - 15 November 2009 (TBA)

Rocky New Year Festival (Event)
Quay Street, Street Party, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia

The Rocky New Year Festival is staged in the Rockhampton region in central Queensland. Backpackers, students and general party animals can choose what they would like to attend from the four day programme or take the four day party challenge. The Rocky Festival includes a Picnic Raceday, Keppel Island Cruise, a Hollywood themed New Years Eve Ball and a Group Outfit Recovery day. There are many oth ...

DATE / TIME: 29 December 2009 - 01 January 2010 (TBA)

Westpac Surf Life Saving Junior State Championships (Event)
27 Alexandra Street, Emu Park, Queensland 4710, Australia

The largest and most prestigious event of the junior surf sports calendar, the Westpac Junior State Championships will see the finest talent from around the state go head to head. The competitors, in age categories from under-11 to under-14, will join approximately 1,500 children from 60 clubs across the state. The Westpac Junior State Championships will pit the competitors against each other ...

DATE / TIME: 16 April 2010 - 18 April 2010 (TBA)

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