Fun right across Region for Australia Day
Published on 23 January 2018
Residents across Rockhampton Region will be able to spend all of Australia Day at different events thanks to Rockhampton Regional Council, community groups, and Queensland Government’s Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Acting Mayor, Cr Cherie Rutherford, said she was delighted there were so many options on offer.
“Through a combination of a $15,000 Council grant for community events and funding from the Queensland Government for Great Australian Bites, residents will be able to spend their whole Australia Day enjoying events right across our Region.
“You can start off your day with breakfast and face painting at Cedric Archer Park thanks to the Gracemere Lion’s Club, before heading up to the Mt Morgan Rotary Club event at the dam for a BBQ, ice cream, and free amusement rides for children.
“Spend your afternoon in Upper Ulam Recreation Grounds in Bajool where there will be a water slide, jumping castle, and canteen.
“Finish your day down at the riverbank, listening to home grown music and feasting at pop up restaurants. We are so pleased that Rockhampton has been chosen as one of the four locations in Queensland awarded $18,000 to throw a Great Australian Bites celebration.
“Starting at 4.30pm, Jess and Tim from Hit 107.9 will guide you through an evening packed with entertainment. There will be performances from Olivia Ruth and Tony Cook, as well as sausage roll eating and thong throwing competitions, bush survival skills, Australian trivia, bucking bull championships and a tug of war.
“The celebrations will even extend into the weekend, with performances from the Kangagang at the Heritage Village Markets on Sunday.”
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Community Events
Cedric Archer Park, 8am to 10am - Hosted by Gracemere Lion’s Club. Free Australia day breakfast with face painting, horn blowing, coffee van and balloon twisting.
Mt Morgan Dam, 9am -12.30pm - Hosted by Mount Morgan Rotary. Free entry and free amusement rides for the children. Take a swim, go fishing, relax under the trees, enjoy the playground. Free face painting, ice cream BBQ, lamingtons, vegemite sandwiches and more.
Upper Ulam Recreation Grounds, Bajool, 10am-6pm – Hosted by Upper Ulam Recreation Grounds Inc. Mechanical bull, water slide, delicious food, jumping castle, cricket games, bar and canteen operating.
Sunday 28th – Heritage Village Markets, 8am to 1.30pm
The Kangagang will be performing two shows (9.30am and 11.30am) and it’s included in your entry fee. Entry is $2 (under 14 year olds free). And don’t forget to wear your closed in shoes for the rides.
Great Australian Bites event on facebook.
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