Roma Revealed

Easter Sunday Sunset Organ and Violin Recital
2025-04-20 17:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | St Pauls Anglican Church, 41/47 Bungil Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
St Paul’s Anglican Church Roma’s historic organ will be played by talented Cathedral organist and music director Anthony Hahn. \n
Anthony will be joined by the talented violinist Vincent Kwan and flautist Annie McArthur for a wonderful musical experience whilst surrounded by the beautiful stained glass windows of St Paul’s Anglican Church.

Enjoy a complimentary drink and nibbles on entry from 5pm, performance 5.30-6.30.

Bookings required. To book, visit: St Paul’s Easter Sunday Sunset Organ and Violin Recital Tickets, St Paul’s Anglican Church, ROMA | TryBooking Australia

ANZAC Day
2025-04-25 | Various locations
Every year, Maranoa Regional Council joins with the community to commemorate Anzac Day at services across the region.
Join us as we come together to honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who have served our nation.
For details of each ANZAC Day service across the region, visit: Anzac Day – Maranoa Regional Council
For more information, please contact Maranoa Regional Council’s Local Development Officers on 1300 007 662 or your local RSL sub-branch.

Booringa Festival
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | QLD
The Booringa Festival will be working with St Patrick’s Primary School Mitchell to bring you a jam-packed weekend for the whole family as St Patrick’s Primary School celebrate 100 years in 2025!

Grazing on the Maranoa – Friday, 2nd May 2025

St Patrick’s Primary School Centenary Celebration 3rd-4th May 2025
Booringa Art Exhibition – September 2025

Follow ‘Booringa Festival’ on Facebook to stay informed!

Booringa Art Exhibition Opening & Poet's Breakfast
2025-05-03 08:30 | Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery, 33 Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD, 4465
Booringa Art Exhibition is back, celebrating the incredible talent within the Maranoa Region!
This community exhibition welcomes everyone to enter, with artworks based on one of the following themes:

Fire & Water
Mitchell
Maranoa

Join us for the Exhibition Opening and Poet’s Breakfast on Saturday 3 May.

Roma Show
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-10 | Bassett Park Showgrounds, Northern Road, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Roma Show: Where The Fun Begins
First held way back in 1873, the Roma Show has grown to be the largest agricultural show in the region, held annually on the second weekend of May.
The Roma Show includes a lively mix of competitions, demonstrations, arts and crafts, entertainment, sideshows and rides, allowing locals and visitors to enjoy the many facets of Agricultural life in the West.

Opera Queensland - Are You Lonesome Tonight
2025-05-11 15:00 - 18:30 | Western Queensland Spirit, 50 Bungewogari Lane, Roma, QLD, 4455
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Opera Queensland presents Are You Lonesome Tonight, supported by Maranoa Regional Council and hosted at Western Queensland Spirit.
Are You Lonesome Tonight is Opera Queensland’s most ambitious regional tour in its 40-year history. After visiting over 30 communities and travelling more than 8,000 kilometres across Queensland, this remarkable show is now set to captivate audiences nationwide.
Pairing the timeless beauty of opera with the heartfelt storytelling of country music, Are You Lonesome Tonight features a repertoire of arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Dolly Parton, Troy Cassar-Daley, and more. This is not just a fusion of genres but a celebration of their shared themes – profound love, heartache, and triumph in the face of adversity.
The production boasts a stellar creative team, including:

Concept: Patrick Nolan
Director: Laura Hansford
Design: Penny Challen
Lighting: Wesley Bluff
Musical Directors: Steve Russell, Trevor Jones, Alex Raineri
Music Consultants: Dane Lam (Opera), Sara Storer (Country)

The talented cast of young Australian performers – Gabrielle Diaz, Marcus Corowa, and Jonathan Hickey – will bring this unforgettable experience to life.
Tickets-
General Admission
Adult $10.00
Child $5.00
General Admission ticket holders, please bring a camp chair or picnic blanket as seating is not provided.
VIP Admission $89
Upgrade to VIP for an exclusive, elevated experience, including:

Welcome Beverage on Arrival
VIP only bar and paddock
Bottomless Gin & Tonics
Grazing Box
VIP seating located at the front of the event for the best views and an unforgettable experience

Event Schedule
3pm Guest Arrival – Food & Beverages available
4pm Performance Beings
5pm Intermission
6pm Performance Concludes

For more information and to purchase tickets visit Are You Lonesome Tonight at Western Queensland Spirit Tickets | Western Queensland Spirit

Self Love Paint & Sip
2025-05-18 13:00 | Western Queensland Spirit, 50 Bungewogari Lane, Roma, QLD, 4455
Join Paint with Sab for an empowering afternoon of creativity, and sisterhood at her “Paint and Sip with a twist”, where art meets empowerment.
Connect with like-minded women, share stories, and celebrate the beauty of self-expression.
You will enjoy:

A cocktail on arrival
Grazing boards
Your very own pre-drawn canvas of your gorgeous self
Everything you need to create your masterpiece: easel, paint, and brushes.

Bookings required. Book your ticket at: Paint Your Peach – A Self-Love Paint and Sip – Western Queensland Spirit – Roma — artbysab.com.au

Paint & Sip by It's Artrageous
2025-05-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Roma Butter Factory, 18 Station Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Calling all Creatives and those who think I-can’t-draw-a-stick-man-to-save-my-life. This Paint & Sip is for you!
Join Gold Coast’s ‘It’s Artrageous’ for a paint & sip session and create an eagle using textured painting techniques.
Arrive at 10:30am for colour selections and commence super simple step-by-step drawing and painting.
Adults only, optional BYO.
Bookings required. To book, contact Janelle Dornseiff: Janelle Dornseiff | Facebook

Paint & Sip by It's Artrageous
2025-05-24 17:30 - 21:30 | Roma Butter Factory, 18 Station Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Calling all Creatives and those who think I-can’t-draw-a-stick-man-to-save-my-life. This Paint & Sip is for you!
Join Gold Coast’s ‘It’s Artrageous’ for a paint & sip session and create ‘Hen-rietta’, a layered acrylic painting on canvas.
Arrive at 5:30pm for colour selections and commence super simple step-by-step drawing and painting. Finishes at 9:30pm.
Adults only, optional BYO.
Bookings required. To book, contact Janelle Dornseiff: Janelle Dornseiff | Facebook

Mitchell's Biggest Morning Tea
2025-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Showgrounds, Mary St, Mitchell, Queensland, 4465, Australia
Mitchell’s Biggest Morning Tea is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025!
What’s On:

Morning Tea
Mega Markets
Car Boot Sale
Car Show & Shine
Face Painting
Raffles

Come together for a day of fun, food, and festivities as we support a great cause and celebrate this milestone event! Don’t miss it!
For more details, contact Bec Smith at 0488 722 212 or mitchellsbmt@gmail.com.

Roma Showground Markets
2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 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.

Forge in a Flash: Steak Flipper
2025-06-07 07:00 - 09:00 | The Farmer’s Forge, 42 Tiffin Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
These fun, hands on, 2 hour workshops are a great introduction into the wonderful world of Blacksmithing with qualified ‘Smithy, Mick Henricks. If you’ve been keen to have a go, but don’t think you’re ready for our full day classes, then this is the workshop for you! You’ll make a steak flipper to use at your next BBQ.

Forge in a Flash: Cheese Knife
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Farmer’s Forge, 42 Tiffin Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
This fun, hands on, 2-hour workshop is a great introduction into the wonderful world of Blacksmithing.
If you’ve been keen to have a go, but don’t think you’re ready for our full day classes, then this is the workshop for you! You’ll make a basic forged Cheese Knife to take home with you.

Beginner's Blacksmithing Workshop
2025-06-08 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 Fire Tool 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.

FREE Screening: Swan Lake by Ballet Preljocaj
2025-06-13 18:00 | Roma Cultural Centre
You are invited to a very special free screening on Friday, 13 June of Swan Lake by France’s leading contemporary ballet company, Ballet Preljocaj, with music performed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Celebrated for pushing the boundaries of dance, Ballet Preljocaj reimagines Tchaikovsky’s iconic tale of love and betrayal as a bold, modern-day tragedy. Under the visionary direction of acclaimed choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, this performance offers a powerful new take on a beloved classic.
This broadcast is suitable for all ages. Bring your own snacks and drinks.
Book your spot here: FREE Screening Swan Lake by Ballet Preljocaj Tickets, Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Small Sculptures Exhibition Opening
2025-06-13 18:00 | Roma on Bungil Gallery, 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Discover the artistry and creativity of local sculptors at the Roma on Bungil Gallery Small Sculptures Exhibition, on display until 16 August 2025.
All are invited to the Exhibition Opening on Friday 13 June.
RSVP to secretary@romaonbungil.com.au. Refreshments available for gold coin donation.

Sculptures Out Back
2025-06-14 - 2025-09-29 | Warrego Highway, Roma
Sculptures Out Back is Roma’s annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, celebrating local history, cultural heritage, community, and the environment and captivating visitors from June to September each year.
Artists from around Australia display their unique, handcrafted pieces on the bank of Roma’s Bungil Creek, standing proudly at the eastern entrance of Roma, between the iconic Big Rig and the Explorer’s Inn.
With nearly $40,000 in prize money up for grabs, this exhibition is not only a showcase of artistic brilliance but also an opportunity for sculptures to become part of the region’s public art collection. Sculptures are scored on first impression, creativity, originality, finish, composition and texture.
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as you stroll amidst these awe-inspiring sculptures, getting an up-close view of the artists’ work and a real feel for the Roma region.

Beginner's Blacksmithing Workshop
2025-06-14 07:00 - 16:00 | The Farmer’s Forge, 42 Tiffin Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing with this fun, hands-on beginner workshop, where you’ll learn to forge your very own knife from raw steel.
Under the guidance of an experienced blacksmith, you’ll discover the fundamentals of heat, hammer and steel while working at the anvil.
This class is perfect for beginners with no prior experience. You’ll leave with a functional, handcrafted knife and a newfound appreciation for the art of blacksmithing.
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.

Beginner's Blacksmithing Workshop
2025-06-15 07:00 - 16:00 | The Farmer’s Forge, 42 Tiffin Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing with this fun, hands-on beginner workshop, where you’ll learn to forge your very own knife from raw steel.
Under the guidance of an experienced blacksmith, you’ll discover the fundamentals of heat, hammer and steel while working at the anvil.
This class is perfect for beginners with no prior experience. You’ll leave with your own fire tool set and a newfound appreciation for the art of blacksmithing.
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.

Surat Markets
2025-06-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Surat Riverwalk Park, Marcus Street, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia
Enjoy a relaxing morning by the river, browsing stalls from talented local markets, sipping on coffee, and soaking up live music.
Treat yourself to a sweet delight from Bessie’s Ice Cream Truck and a delicious lunch served by the Community Care Fund.

Roma to Toowoomba Heritage Rail Tour
2025-06-15 08:30 - 2025-06-16 22:00 | Roma Railway Station, 41 Station Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
The ‘Downs Explorer’ aims to provide a unique heritage railway experience on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt through the operation of their tourist railway.
Travel from Roma to Toowoomba on this two-day heritage rail tour, taking you from Roma to Toowoomba via Chinchilla and Dalby.

Roma Butter Factory Markets
2025-06-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Roma Butter Factory, 18 Station Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Big changes have been happening at the Butter Factory… pop on down to their markets and have a look!

BBQ and Cold Drinks
Entertainment
Hand-made Goods from Local Artisans
Plant Stalls
Bric & Brac

From the Arthouse Exhibition Opening
2025-07-04 17:00 | Injune Creek Gallery, Second Avenue, Injune, QLD, 4454, Australia
Come along and celebrate with your local artists from Creative Injune showcasing their art in their first ever exhibition.

Light supper and entertainment provided.
Viewers Choice & Raffle
Refreshments available
Exhibition on display until 18 August 2025

Stitch in the Shade: Kiss Clasp Keyring
2025-07-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Moorelands Bush Nursery, Dargal Road, Bungeworgorai, QLD, 4455, Australia
Create a Kiss Clasp Keyring at Stitch in the Shade!
Your ticket includes materials required for one kiss clasp keyring. Beginners are welcome!
Food and drink available from Moorelands Feed Shed.
Tickets required. Purchase your tickets at Kiss Clasp Keyring – Stitch in the Shade.

Resin Jewellery Workshops
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-25 | Mungallala Memorial Hall, Redford Street, Mungallala, QLD
Join Laura from Timber Heart Creations for a creative class in jewellery-making. Learn how to make your own accessories using resin, moulds, pigments, dried flowers, glitter, gold leaf, and more.
All tuition and materials are included, and you will take home four of your own handmade unique pieces. There are hundreds of options to choose from: make simple stud earrings, beautiful broaches, elegant hairclips, and much more.
Two sessions are available:

Thursday 24 July at 5.30pm
Friday 25 July at 9.30am

Bookings required. Book your spot by calling 0459 954 019 or mpsa.inc@gmail.com.

Through My Eyes: Exhibition Opening
2025-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery, 33 Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD, 4465
Artists of all abilities share their vision in Through My Eyes, an inspiring exhibition celebrating the unique perspectives of people living with disabilities.
Join us in celebrating diverse voices and showing the community what the world looks like Through Your Eyes.

Write Out West Workshop
2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Roma Library, 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
A day of inspiration, learning, sharing and having fun with published authors Maureene Anne Fries, Shelley Dark and Bernadette Condren.
This is a wonderful opportunity for rural women writers to hone their writing skills during this one-day workshop presented by experienced writers, all members of The Society of Women Writers Qld.
Bookings required. For tickets and more information, visit Write Out West Workshop Tour.

Millinery Workshops
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-24 | Roma Patchworker and Crafters Group Studio, 6/38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Discover the art of millinery in this hands-on workshop, led by experienced milliner, Brenda Treasure from B-Unique Millinery. You will learn fundamental techniques to design and create your own unique hat. Perfect for beginners and those looking to try something new.
Option 1: Full-Day Straw Hat Making Workshop
A full-day immersive experience into the traditional craft of straw hat creation!
Thursday 21 August, 9am – 3pm
Friday 22 August, 9am – 3pm
$80 per person.
Option 2: Fedora Wool Felt Hat Workshop
Delve into the world of wool felts!
Saturday 23 August, 9am – 12noon & Sunday 24 August, 9am – 12noon
Saturday 23 August, 1pm – 4.30 pm & Sunday 24 August, 1pm – 4.30 pm
$80 per person
