Roma Revealed

Whalebone
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-24 | QLD
Dive into the ‘Depository’, where tales come to life!
When a rogue AI threatens our stories, can whimsical inventions and quirky contraptions save the day? Join Jens Altheimer on this roller-coaster adventure, blending humour, magic, machines and mesmerising visuals. Perfect for kids and adults who love suspense, surprises, and discovering what truly makes us human.
Whalebone is a must-see spectacle full of emotion and wonder. This performance is recommended for children ages 6 to 12 years old.
Dates and Venues:

Monday 19 August | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Injune Memorial Hall
Wednesday 21 August | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Surat Shire Hall
Friday 23 August | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Mitchell Hall
Saturday 24 August | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Roma Cultural Centre

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. RSVP at WHALEBONE – Can we save our stories when the Robots arrive? (office.com)
For more information call 1300 007 662 or email arts@maranoa.qld.gov.au.

The Colonial Kelly Connection Lunch
2024-08-21 11:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Barn @ Mt Hope, 'Mount Hope, Wallumbilla, QLD, 4428, Australia
You are cordially invited to come break bread with us at the Barn on this day. There will be guest speakers who are nearly old enough to fill you in on the Kelly Gang Connection with the Wallumbilla community.
Book online or by phone by calling Ree – 0428 634 933.

‘In it for the long haul’ Exhibition Opening
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Cobb & Co Changing Station, Burrowes Street, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia
Join the Surat on Balonne Gallery at the opening of their upcoming exhibition by artist Kathy Ellem.
Exhibition on display from 23 August to 6 October.
RSVP to the Surat on Balonne Gallery by Monday 19 August on 07 4646 5136 or surat.library@maranoa.qld.gov.au.

The Harrington Circus Show
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25 | All Saints Church, Corner of McDowall and Feather St., Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Come and see this 50-minute circus show featuring the fabulous Kano the Clown, daring aerial act, and human acrobats. Mini funfair open 1 hour before the show.

RomaCon24
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Roma Library, 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
The South West’s biggest celebration of Pop Culture and geekery!!!
Featuring workshops, tabletop gaming, activities, loot, and of course the annual cosplay competition.
This is a free event, held at the Roma Library.

Cobb & Co Australian Show and Movie Night
2024-08-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Surat Recreation Grounds, Ivan Street, Surat, QLD, Australia
Be ready for a whip crackin’ good time! Great horsemanship, whipcracking and working dog’s all-star in this family show from ‘Outback Jack’ followed by an Australian classic ‘The man from Snowy River’ on the big screen. Free event for all.
Gallop over to the bar and support the Surat State School P&C, and order fish and chips from Surat Fish and Chip Community Group.

Mooreland's GardenFest in the West
2024-08-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Moorelands Bush Nursery, Dargal Road, Bungeworgorai, QLD, 4455, Australia
It all started with a beautiful, determined woman who has a passion for plants which she nurtured in a little green house in the paddock, from there she planted a dream that grew and grew, with the support of family and great team members.

10 years later we now have what Mooreland’s Bush Nursery is today and the 3rd annual GardenFest in the West. This year’s program includes:

Guest speakers Claire Bickle, Sheila Marshall, and Bernadine Paesler
Garden-themed market stalls
Demonstrations and workshops
Food and drink from the Feedshed Cafe

For more information, visit the Mooreland’s Bush Nursery Facebook page, call Kristie on 0429 807 523 or email juliemurray105@hotmail.com.

Cobb & Co Festival Finale Fun Day
2024-08-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Cobb & Co Park, Perry Street, Yuleba, QLD, 4427, Australia
Celebrate the last day of the Cobb & Co Festival with a day packed full of excitement! Welcome the historic Cobb & Co Coach delivering the mail and passengers into Yuleba.

**Highlights include:**
– Watch the AGL Draught Horse Team lead the procession of rugged riders and horse-drawn wagons and carriages.
– Competitions for Best Period Costume & Best Bushranger.
– Sing along to Josh Arnold’s performance of ‘Cobb & Co Country’!
– Experience the thrill of Cobb & Co Coach Rides and Shell QGC Bullock Wagon Rides!
– Enjoy the Origin APLNG Crack Up Sisters’ circus antics, choreographed whip cracking, knockabout acrobatics, and gags!
– Switch FM radio station live outside broadcast.
– Enjoy parades, markets, live entertainment with APA Bush Poets, Senex Balladeers & more!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of family fun and historical charm! See you there!

Cobb & Co Steam Train Journey
2024-08-25 10:30 - 14:30 | QLD
Cobb & Co are thrilled to announce a unique Steam Train experience on Sunday 25th August as part of the festival’s final day thanks to Queensland Rail and the Australia Railway Historical Society! For the first time in more than 10 years a Queensland Rail BB18¼ steam train will be running all the way out to Roma and there’s something for everyone in this trip!
Join us for a family friendly experience on Sunday 25 August as a we take a four hour round trip from Yuleba to Roma to and from the festival in time for the Cobb & Co horse drawn cart to meet the train and deliver the mail!
Don’t miss your chance to ride on this iconic steam train fondly known as Bety and ride in Queensland Rail 100-year-old heritage carriages.
Tickets: Adults $55, Children $40, Family $175 (two adults and two kids), Concession $50.

Cobb & Co Mitchell Dinner
2024-08-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Mitchell Shire Hall, Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD
Enjoy a delicious 2 course dinner as we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the last Cobb & Co coach service in Australian History.

The Harrington Circus Show
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-28 | Mitchell RSL & Combined Sporting Complex, Liverpool Street, Mitchell, QLD, 4465, Australia

Roma Showground Markets
2024-09-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Bassett Park Showgrounds, Northern Road, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
The Roma Showground Markets offers a mix of local produce, handcrafted goods, unique artisan products, and delicious food stalls.
Held on the first Sunday of every month, the markets provide a perfect opportunity to support local vendors and discover what they have to offer.

Roma Butter Factory Markets
2024-09-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Roma Butter Factory, 18 Station Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Head to the Roma Butter Factory Markets for lovely products from local artisans, hand sewing, wool spinning and leatherwork demonstrations as well as light entertainment. Food available to purchase!

Paint & Sip at the Queens Arms
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14 | Queens Arms Hotel Roma, McDowall Street, Roma, QLD, 4455
Come celebrate with the ultimate party experience!

Paint Parties are fun group painting sessions that provide the opportunity to gather your friends and wine while you design, regardless of your artistic ability or skill. Your expert teacher guides you step-by-step. It’s that easy!

This is NOT an art workshop- so put on your drinking boots and let’s have some fun!

Adults ONLY event, 18 years and over.

Gatsby Casino
2024-09-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Roma Cultural Centre
Get ready to party like Gatsby at this swanky casino event – it’s gonna be a night to remember!

18+ Event
Doors open 7pm
Price includes 1x drink on arrival and Finger food during the night
Bar operating with EFTPOS available
Live Band – Two Way Active
8 Gambling Tables on offer
Bankers Booth

Queens Arms Kids Painting
2024-09-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Queens Arms Hotel Roma, McDowall Street, Roma, QLD, 4455
Join us for the ultimate creative kids experience with a fun painting session.

A fun group painting session that provides the opportunity for parents to relax with a delicious lunch while we guide the kids through an artistic adventure painting a masterpiece- regardless of their ability or skill. Their expert teacher guides them step-by-step.

**5 years and over is ideal. But we do cater for real littlies.

Queensland Ballet Maranoa Community Classes
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-19 | Various locations
Discover the joy of dance with Queensland Ballet’s Maranoa Community Classes.
These fun and engaging holiday workshops guide participants through a ballet class to warm up before teaching a piece of Queensland Ballet Company Repertoire. Workshops are available for age groups 6-9 years and 10-15 years, in Roma, Injune, Mitchell and Surat.
For more details, visit www.queenslandballet.com.au/events/maranoa-community-classes.

Springhill Country Craft Retreat's 10th Birthday
2024-09-21 09:30 | Springhill Country Craft Retreat, Amby, Amby, Queensland, 4462, Australia
Celebrating 10 years of Springhill Country Craft Retreat!

'The Arthouse' Garden Day
2024-09-22 09:30 | Cobbadah, 181 Ninderra Road, Injune, QLD, 4454, Australia
Come along to ‘The Arthouse’ Garden Day, raising funds for Creative Injune to fit out ‘The Arthouse’.

Cooking demonstration followed by morning tea
Garden talk – Lawns, Q&A with Daisy May
Sip-n-Paint – register with Puddy, $40pp

Throughout the day there will also be a plant stall, book stall, bric-a-brac stall, massages, fortune telling, raffle, kids fence painting, face painting, refreshments, and a sausage sizzle. Garden art and paintings in Silent Auction.
For more information contact Puddy Chandler at chandler.puddy@gmail.com or 0429 160 004.

Beginner's Blacksmithing Workshop
2024-09-28 07:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-29 07:00 - 16:00 | The Farmer’s Forge, 42 Tiffin Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Learn the basics of Blacksmithing with these fun, hands-on Blacksmithing Workshops for Beginners with qualified Blacksmith, Mick Henricks at The Farmer’s Forge.
You’ll make a Fireplace Set to take home with you – including a Fire Poker, Rake & Shovel (not to mention your flash new skills as a Smithy!).
Only 4 participants per workshop, all materials supplied, and you’ll have your own Forge, Anvil and Tools to operate on the day. Morning Tea & Lunch also provided.

Festival of Small Halls - Mitchell
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Mitchell Shire Hall, Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD
Woodfordia Inc presents SPRING TOUR 2024: OUTBACK QUEENSLAND
Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes some of the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists and sends them on the road to halls in communities all over Australia. Each night on the tour is a beautiful occasion for original music, and a chance to catch up with family and friends over cake and tea during a supper break.
The festival’s Outback Queensland Spring Tour 2024 features Canadian multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Kellie Loder, and Van Dijk & Mcdonald from Meanjin/Brisbane.

Festival of Small Halls - Surat
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Surat Shire Hall, 24 Cordelia Street, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia

Love Pizza
2024-10-03 18:30 - 2024-10-05 21:00 | Roma Cultural Centre
Join us for ‘Love Pizza’, the latest production from Roma Performing Arts. Don’t miss this delicious slice of community theatre!
Seating will be at tables. During the night, each table will receive complimentary pizza and garlic bread. A bar will also be available.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.

Songs at Twilight: Australian Girls Choir
2024-10-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Moorelands Bush Nursery, Dargal Road, Bungeworgorai, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us for a magical evening at Moorelands Bush Nursery, where the beauty of nature meets the inspiring voices of the Australian Girls Choir. As part of their 2024 National Tour, 58 talented choristers from across Australia will grace us with a breathtaking performance in the tranquil garden setting.
Immerse yourself in a captivating concert under the stars, where music and nature come together to create an unforgettable night for all ages. Bring your family, friends, and love of music to experience this enchanting event.
Tickets are only $5 and can be booked through our TryBooking link, with proceeds supporting the Roma & District Eisteddfod Music Workshops. Additionally, Cheese Box Platters will be available for $15, and refreshments can be purchased on-site.

Tom Curtain's Good Life Tour Mitchell
2024-10-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Mitchell Showgrounds, Mary St, Mitchell, Queensland, 4465, Australia
To celebrate the release of his fifth album, multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain, has again hit the road with his award-winning Outback Show Katherine Outback Experience as part of his Good Life Tour.
The show is entertaining, engaging, interactive and family-friendly, and consists of:

1 hour Katherine Outback Experience Show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations including plenty of hands-on fun for the kids!
2 hours of live music by Tom Curtain, Laura Frank and Chris Matthews

Chord n Colour Music & Art Festival
2024-10-12 14:00 - 19:00 | Roma Skate Park, Corner of McDowall Street and Cottell Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Embrace Roma’s music and art scene!
Find new hobbies, support local markets, and enjoy some of the best live music that Southwest Queensland has to offer.

Tom Curtain's Good Life Tour Surat
2024-10-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Surat Racecourse, Surat Developmental Road Surat, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia

Resin Jewellery Workshop
2024-10-17 - 2024-11-17 | Various locations
Join us for a Resin Jewellery Workshop with Laura from Timber Heart Creations! Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to try something new, this workshop is perfect for you.
You will learn how to mix and work with resin, embellishments and pigments, and take home four of your unique handmade pieces!
Three sessions are available:

Thursday, 17 October, 5.00pm to 7.00pm, Wallumbilla Memorial Hall.
Friday, 18 October, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Surat Library.
Friday, 18 October, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Mitchell Shire Hall.

Limited spots available, so don’t miss out!
Let your imagination run wild and create something truly special.
