You Don't Need Wings to Fly
2025-03-22 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Begonia Sports Club, Begonia, QLD, Australia
Enjoy a social afternoon being captivated by Sam Bailey about the journey of his life.
From a childhood growing up in the Australian bush to a car accident in the outback that turned his life upside down and its aftermath, Sam tells his story in his own down-to-earth laconic style that captures the determination, grit and humour that made it possible.
Following Sam, the bar will be open, and you will be treated to a delicious meal thanks to “Batsey’s Smoke and Grill” of smoked meats and delicious salads.
Bookings required. RSVP by 18 March. Purchase tickets here: Sam Bailey at Begonia (Begonia) Tickets, Begonia Golf & Sports Club
Includes two course meal.

Harmony Day in Roma
2025-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Roma Cultural Centre
Join us for Harmony Day in Roma, a celebration as part of Harmony Week 2025!
Harmony Week celebrates and recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds and embrace the message that ‘everyone belongs’.
Enjoy a day filled with cultural performances, delicious international cuisine, and interactive activities that showcase our multicultural community.
No bookings required. For more information, please call Maranoa Regional Council on 1300 007 662.

Harmony Week Parade of Nations
2025-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Roma Lions Park, 38 Elmer Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us in celebrating the diverse cultures and communities of the Maranoa with a Parade of Nations!
Harmony Week celebrates and recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds and embrace the message that ‘everyone belongs’.
Wear your cultural attire, wave your flag, and enjoy a BBQ lunch and children’s activities in a day of unity and community spirit.
For more information, please call Maranoa Regional Council on 1300 007 662.

Drag Queen Bingo
2025-04-05 18:00 | The Club Hotel Roma, 42 McDowall Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Drag Queen Bingo at the Club Hotel Roma!
Presented by BinXx & Alexis Diamond, in the Sports Bar @ The Club Hotel Roma, fabulous prizes up for grabs.
Get a group together and join the fun.
Bookings required. Purchase tickets at Drag Queen Bingo Tickets, Sat 05/04/2025 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite

Roma Showground Markets
2025-04-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-07 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.

Paint & Sip: Booringa Festival
2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery, 33 Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD, 4465
The Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery is bringing you a Booringa Festival Paint & Sip!
Get ready for a fun-filled night of creativity, drinks, and laughter! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just keen to give it a go, this is your chance to unleash your inner artist in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
No paintbrush? No worries! Our talented and enthusiastic instructor, Brenda Whip, will guide you through a unique painting experience—without a single brush in sight! This artwork is all about thinking outside the box and having a blast while doing it.
$65 per person – includes a delicious grazing box & a complimentary drink!
Bookings required. Book your ticket here: Booringa Festival Paint & Sip Tickets, Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast
2025-04-20 08:00 | Injune Caravan Park, Third Avenue, Injune, Queensland, 4454, Australia
Hop on over and start your Easter Sunday with a delicious pancake feast at the Injune Caravan Park!
Free entry. Food and drink available for purchase.
For further information please contact Injune Visitor Information Centre on 07 4626 0503.

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!

Grazing on the Maranoa
2025-05-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Neil Turner Weir, River Road, Mitchell, QLD, 4465, Australia
Come join us for a delightful evening of grazing at the beautiful Neil Turner Weir!
Indulge in delicious food by SEA Catering and drinks while enjoying the picturesque views of the Maranoa River. Get your friends together for a memorable experience by the water.
Bookings required. Go to Grazing on the Maranoa Tickets, Fri 02/05/2025 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite to book your ticket.

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.

Surat's Biggest Morning Tea
2025-05-25 09:00 | Surat Riverwalk Canteen, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia
We’re excited to invite you to Surat’s Biggest Morning Tea at the Surat Riverwalk Canteen on Sunday, 25 May!
Join us for a lovely family morning out or grab your friends for a girls’ day out, all while supporting a cause close to our hearts – the Queensland Cancer Council.
Here’s how you can get involved:
🧁 Bring a Plate – We would love donations of baked goodies (sweet or savoury) or sandwiches.
🛍 Be a Stallholder – Local stallholders are welcome! The stall fee is simply a donation to the QLD Cancer Council.
💛 Show Your Support – Come along, enjoy the company, and help us raise funds for cancer research and support services.
Let’s come together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and show what community spirit looks like!
For more information, please contact Marie Murray – toalki4@gmail.com

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 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

Injune In June
2025-06-28 17:00 | Injune Caravan Park, Third Avenue, Injune, Queensland, 4454, Australia
Mark your calendars for the last Saturday in June and head to Injune for an unforgettable night of music, live entertainment, and community spirit at the Injune In June Festival.
The Injune In June Festival is more than just a night of entertainment—it’s a celebration of our community, our talent, and our shared love for music and performance. Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the audience, you’re sure to have a fantastic time.
So gather your friends and family, bring your chair and drinks, and join us at the Injune Caravan Park for an evening you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you there!
Free to attend.

Live Music at Mitchell: Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen
2025-07-30 17:30 - 21:00 | Mitchell Shire Hall, Cambridge Street, Mitchell, QLD
Join Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen, along with Toucan Twango in a family concert in support of the Great Australian Cattle Drive and BeefBank.
Come along to this fun evening and sing along to your favourite songs from the 50’s and beyond while supporting a worthy cause.
Bookings required. Visit A Special Acoustic Concert Tickets, Mitchell Shire Hall , MITCHELL | TryBooking Australia for tickets.

Ladies Who Long Lunch
2025-08-01 12:00 - 15:30 | Western Queensland Spirit, 50 Bungewogari Lane, Roma, QLD, 4455
Women in business, entrepreneurs, professionals, aspiring business leaders, business owners and more from around the Maranoa Region in Queensland and beyond are set to gather for an empowering and inspiring event designed to foster and form new friendships and connections, whilst promoting and encouraging the importance of taking time out away from the business landscape.
Ladies Who Long Lunch events feature a panel of remarkable women known as the Empowerment Panel. This year’s Regional Long Lunch Empowerment Panel will highlight and cover conversations with these amazing women and their stories.You’ll want to stop and take time out for this afternoon event in Roma, Queensland.
Bookings required: Ladies Who Long Lunch Roma 2025

Roma Saleyards Beef Banquet
2025-08-06 18:00 - 22:30 | Roma Saleyards
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live entertainment, and community spirit, all in support of the Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive. From a beef-inspired menu to a charity auction featuring incredible prizes, this will be a night to remember as we celebrate the end of the inaugural Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive.
The night includes:

A shared platter-style menu by James Fien, head chef of FareShare.
A complementary cocktail by Western Queensland Spirit and a cash bar available throughout the evening.
Live music by local and visiting artists.
A charity auction with amazing items.
A raffle drawing with exciting prizes to be won.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today and help us make a difference! Tickets available here: Roma Saleyards Beef Banquet Tickets, Wed, Aug 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Movie and Fish & Chip Night
2025-08-29 18:00 | Roma Lions Park, 38 Elmer Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us for a free outdoor screening of Paper Planes, as part of Lions Fish and Chips in the Park!
This screening is being held to mark National Child Protection Week.

September Sundowner - Live Comedy and Cocktails
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Western Queensland Spirit, 50 Bungewogari Lane, Roma, QLD, 4455
What better way to spend your Friday night than sipping cocktails and enjoying live comedy?
Live Comedy will return to Western Queensland Spirit in Roma when John Fredericks, Bahram Saba & Kyle Wisnewski hit the stage on September 5th.
Bookings required. Purchase your tickets here: Comedy Night @ Western Qld Spirit Tickets | Western Queensland Spirit

Canapés in the Cockpit
2025-09-12 18:00 | LifeFlight Centre, 25 Hangar Drive, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
LifeFlight’s Canapes in the Cockpit: a fundraising evening with elegance and aviation flair.
Enjoy delicious canapés, great company, and a chance to make a difference.

Delicious canapes served throughout the evening
Premium beverage package
Epic live performances
News and updates from the region
And of course, our live auctions and raffles with extraordinary prizes!

Please note this is an 18+ only event.
Bookings essential. Get your tickets here: Canapes in the Cockpit – LifeFlight

Eva's Place Annual High Tea
2025-09-13 10:30 | Western Queensland Spirit, 50 Bungewogari Lane, Roma, QLD, 4455
You are invited to the Eva’s Place Roma Annual High Tea – proudly sponsored by Coho Resources, in the beautiful surrounds of Western Queensland Spirit.

You will be greeted with the sound of live acoustic guitar strumming mellow tunes setting the atmosphere for a tranquil morning. Sip your tea from fine bone china tea sets while enjoying delectable high tea treats served on traditional three tier cake stands, while hearing inspirational words spoken of the wonderful work of Eva’s Place. Meander our boutique markets from talented local artisans, and take the opportunity to purchase exclusive items generously donated from our big-hearted local businesses.

Tickets available soon.

How to Make Wicking Beds and Sourdough
2025-09-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Roma Community Garden, 98 Bowen Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Come learn from Sheila Marshall how to put together wicking beds for a water-wise garden AND learn how to make your own sourdough all in the one day!
Book by morning of Thursday 11 September to secure your spot: How to make wicking beds and sourdough Tickets, Roma Community Garden, Roma | TryBooking Australia

Steve Murray Cricket Day
2025-09-20 08:00 | Steve Murray Cricket Oval, Injune, QLD, 4454, Australia
The Injune Eagles are set to host another huge Steve Murray Cricket Day – and this year’s going to be bigger than ever, with support from Injune Collective.

TWO BARS to keep you refreshed all day
Delicious catering by Injune Kindergarten
First ball at 8am – grab your spot early for a prime view.

Whether you’re here for the cricket, the cocktails, the food, or the company, this is the perfect day to catch up with friends, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the Injune community.
