Roma Revealed

Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast
2025-04-20 08:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.

PCYC Maranoa colourXplosion 2025
2025-04-20 08:15 - 10:00 | Bassett Park Showgrounds, Northern Road, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us for the PCYC Maranoa colourXplosion 5km fun run and walk ─ presented by Senex. The colourXplosion is a pinnacle event of Roma’s Easter in the Country festival!
FREE colourXplosion bib and temporary tattoos for participants — ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!
BYO white or light-coloured T-shirt for the best experience and powder effect at the event.
Bring your family, friends, neighbours and workmates along to help raise vital funds for your local PCYC Maranoa community charity.
Registrations required. Register online at or at PCYC Maranoa reception.

Easter Sunday Sunset Organ and Violin Recital
2025-04-20 17:00 - 18:30 | 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

Outback Music Under the Stars
2025-04-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Bassett Park Showgrounds, Northern Road, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Easter In the Country and Queensland Music Trails proudly present Outback Music Under the Stars.
Featuring beloved platinum-selling Australian Country music artist Troy Cassar-Daley & 2024 Toyota Star Maker Wade Forster to bring you a night of music, mates, and unforgettable moments.
This is an all-ages event.
Tickets required. Visit Outback Music under the Stars Tickets, Bassett Park Showgrounds , Roma | TryBooking Australia to book.

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.

Injune Golden Bit Campdraft
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Possum Park Injune
The Injune Golden Bit Campdraft are again running the ANZAC weekend!
Watch riders and their horses showcase precision and agility as they navigate cattle through challenging courses, all in the spirit of one of Australia’s most exciting and unique sports.

Wallumbilla Show
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Wallumbilla Show Grounds, 27 Burke Street, Wallumbilla, QLD, 4428, Australia
The Wallumbilla Show celebrates Wallumbilla’s community, produce, and rural traditions. The Show includes categories for cattle, horse, poultry, produce, cooking, arts handicraft, photography, and more. Plus stalls, displays, food and drink, live music, and fireworks!
Come along with the family and celebrate the Wallumbilla Show with the community.

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.

The Wet Whistles at the Club Hotel Roma
2025-05-02 20:30 - 23:30 | The Club Hotel Roma, 42 McDowall Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
The Wet Whistles is what happens when four Brisbane musicians start up a band purely as a convenient way to have fun and spend more quality drinking time together.
Two years and countless jaeger shots later and The Wet Whistles’ ‘stomp and holler’ country live shows have become synonymous with Big Nights and Sore Heads around South East Queensland. Guitarists Cailin Malley & Nick Trovas along with The Hill Brothers, Jordan and Jake on Percussion and Banjo gather new fans whenever they play live.
See the Wet Whistles live at the Club Hotel Roma – for free!

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.

The Whiskey Mountain Boys at the Queens Arms
2025-05-09 | Queens Arms Hotel Roma, McDowall Street, Roma, QLD, 4455
Playing songs from Johnny Cash to AC/DC, The Whiskey Mountain Boys do it with their own pumping hillbilly feel!

With these guys it’s all in their voices, cool harmonies and crazy capers. This well-oiled outfit have the knack of turning any occasion into a party.

Gather your mates, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of good food and great music.

No bookings required.

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

Mitchell Show
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-13 | Mitchell Show Grounds, Alice Street, Mitchell, QLD, 4428, Australia
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Mitchell Show!
From thrilling ring events to captivating exhibits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Witness the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from volunteers and committee members as they showcase the very best of Mitchell and its district. Explore a wide array of show categories and events that highlight the talent, resilience, and community spirit of this vibrant area. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, be part of a cherished local tradition and celebrate the innovation and enduring spirit of the Mitchell community.

Maranoa Celebrates National Families Week
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Roma Skate Park, Corner of McDowall Street and Cottell Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Join us for a free, fun-filled day to celebrate National Families Week and the special role that families have in the Maranoa community.
There’s something for the whole family, including:

Bubble shows
Face painting
Arts & crafts
Raffle prizes
Free sausage sizzle
Local service provider information

National Families Week celebrates the vital role that families play in our communities and in teaching, supporting, and nurturing children as they grow.
No bookings required.

Shearer's & Shed Worker's Reunion
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:30 | Injune Museum, Cnr of Ronald St and Second Ave, Injune, QLD, 4454, Australia
Injune Shearer’s and Shed Worker’s Reunion: A Day of Memories and Future Exhibits!
Step back in time and reconnect with the rich history of Injune’s shearing sheds! Join us for a warm and welcoming reunion for all past Shearers and Shed Workers. Share stories, laugh with old friends, and reminisce about the days that shaped our community.
Get an exclusive sneak peek with an onsite visit to the iconic Barramundi Woolshed – soon to be a much-anticipated exhibit in the new Injune Museum internal fit out! See where history was made and imagine its exciting future as a cornerstone of local heritage.
This is a day to celebrate our past, connect in the present, and look forward to the future of preserving Injune’s unique story. All past workers and their families are warmly invited. Don’t miss this special occasion!

$30.00 includes morning tea, lunch and a raffle ticket.

Ladies Day of Tennis
2025-05-17 09:00 - 19:30 | Roma Tennis Club, 43-49 Arthur Street, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Get ready for a fabulous day of tennis, learning, and fun featuring coaching from Dianne Evers and Nicole Kenneally.

For the ladies:

Ladies Clinic: 1pm – 3pm
High Tea: 3pm – 5pm

For the men and children:

Men’s Coaching: 9:00–10:00 am
Children’s Coaching: 10:30–11:30 am
Club BBQ & Social tennis: 6 – 7.30pm

Limited spaces available. To book, message Michele on 0427 521 509 or email romadistricttennisclub@gmail.com.

Ironbark Raceway Track Championship
2025-05-17 15:00 | Ironbark Raceway Roma, Ironbark Raceway Roma, Roma, QLD, 4455, Australia
Rev up your engines and get ready for an adrenaline-pumping day at Round 2 of the Ironbark Raceway Track Championships.
Held at the Ironbark Raceway, the Roma Drag Races bring together drag racing fans and competitors from across Queensland for a day of high-speed excitement.
Position yourself trackside and see some of the state and region’s fastest vehicles go head-to-head.
Bar and canteen will be in operation.

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

Surat Music Morning: Alec Beckett
2025-05-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Surat Shire Hall, 24 Cordelia Street, Surat, QLD, 4417, Australia
Surat Music Mornings is aimed at improving the well-being of our community, especially for the elderly and disabled.
Held once a month at the Surat Hall from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, each session will feature a live singer, offering an uplifting atmosphere to boost social interactions, mental health, and even encourage gentle, stimulating exercise.
Tuesday 20 May will feature Alec Beckett.
Cost: $10 per person (includes morning tea).
Bonus: Join the fun with monthly raffles drawn on the day!

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

Roma Bowls Club
2025-05-24 13:00 | Roma Bowls Club, Lovell Street, Roma, QLD
Roma Bowls Club has teamed up with Farm Angels for a bowls fundraiser day to support our neighbours out west.
The day will include:

Mixed fours games
Raffles
Multidraws
Auction
Karaoke

$25 per person, light lunch included. Nominate by 22 May by calling 07 4622 1146.

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

Roma Showground Markets
2025-06-01 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.
