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April Events
What’s on in the Scenic Rim in April 2012
2012
Moogerah Passion Play- 1, 6 & 7 April 2012
Amphitheatre, Lake Moogerah.This community performance features 100 cast and crew from all denominations. They perform the story of Easter in a natural amphitheatre on the banks of Lake Moogerah. Performances are held on March 31, April 1, 6 and 7.
Performances start at 5pm and food and drink is available. More information at Website
Blast into Arts- 2 to 13 April 2012
Boonah and Beaudesert Cultural Centres. Get involved in this action-packed program of school holiday activities, organised by the Scenic Rim Regional Council. The program features Easter egg painting, cooking, movies and more. Download the full program here. Bookings are essential. Website
Annual Moogerah Fireworks Display- 8 April 2012
Don’t miss this popular event which is staged from barges on Lake Moogerah. See the reflection of the fireworks on the water. The event is organised by All Fired Up Fireworks and is provided for the enjoyment of the local community and holidaymakers 7-7.30pm. Website
Jazz in the Courtyard @ Normanby Wines- 15 April 2012
Normanby Wines, 178 Dunns Ave Harrisville. From midday to 4pm enjoy the music of the Fassifern Five, performing with Jan Gillies.
Tickets are $25 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 07 5467 1214 or Email
Father & Son Fishing Weekend- 21-22 April 2012
Join this fishing weekend at Camp Lake Fire, Maroon Dam. The weekend is fully catered and all boats and fishing gear is provided.
Call 07 54636121 or Email Website
Suspension Stuff Challenge, Scenic Rim Adventure Park 28 April 2012
The Scenic Rim Adventure Park runs a variety of low-key family-friendly challenges throughout the year. These challenges provide great fun for the whole family and offer a safe environment for 4×4 drivers to put their vehicles through their paces.This month on April 28 you can take part in the Suspension Stuff Challenge. To discuss being involved Email Website
Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo- 28 April 2012
Boonah Cultural Centre. Meet Erth’s awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute dinos to teeth-gnashing giants. Ancient life-like dinosaurs are brought to life in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight dinosaur lovers of all ages. Shows are on at 2pm and 6pm at the Boonah Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children or a family pass (2+2) is $50. Book online at Website
2011
Trekabout Photography Workshop – Five Day Mountain Experience
27 March – Friday 1 April 2011
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park Road, Via Canungra QLD 4275
Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner host an ‘in-the-field’ photography workshop to stunning locations throughout Lamington National Park.
Contact: O’Reilly’s Reservations 1800 688 722 Email Website
Stinson Walks – 2nd April, & 16th April, 2011
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park Road, Via Canungra QLD 4275
Retrace Bernard O’Reilly’s famous journey through mountainous rainforest terrain as he searched for the survivors of the ill-fated Stinson plane crash over 70 years ago. Experience one of Australia’s iconic walks on this rugged yet rewarding journey.
Contact: O’Reilly’s Reservations 1800 688 722 Email Website
Zengarra Music Concert Series – LET THERE BE PEACE – April 3rd 2011
Boonah Lutheran Church at 3.00pm
A selection of popular sacred works sung by nationally acclaimed soprano Cherie Vera Cherie will be supported by members of Zengarra choirs. $10 admission Under 13’s Free All ticket prices at Zengarra include a donation to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund.
All enquiries to Mike Leah on 07 5463 5600 or Email Website
Zengarra Music Concert Series – SOUNDS FANTASTIC April 6th 2011
Fassifern Uniting Church in Boonah at 6pm
Fund raising concert for the Fassifern Uniting Church given by the Zengarra Zingers. The choir will feature a mixture of sounds and styles and will include some audience participation! Delicious desserts will be provided at the end.
$10 admission All ticket prices at Zengarra include a donation to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund
All enquiries to Mike Leah on 07 5463 5600 or Email Website
Moogerah Passion Play. He’s Alive!! April 2011
Everchanging, Evernew, Everlasting
Saturday April 16, Sunday April 17, Good Friday April 22, Easter Saturday April 23.
All performances 5-8pm. Free Admission Donations Welcome.
www.moogerahpassionplay.org.au
Kids Holiday Cooking Classes 19 & 21 April 2011
The Centre, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert 11am-2pm Children: 8-12yrs
The Kids Holiday Cooking Classes will provide a fun way to focus on nutrition and the use of fresh local produce. Each class will be restricted to 10 children aged between 8 and 12 years of age, who will learn about healthy eating and nutrition and basic kitchen skills to use at home. The menus will be ‘child friendly’, appetising and budget friendly. Each child will take home a souvenir apron and recipes from the class (with a list of local producers on the
back) and prepare an entrée, main meal and dessert which they will eat at the end of the class at a sit down lunch. Children will be encouraged to be involved in every aspect of cooking and kitchen routine, including clean up of the kitchen. Absolute care will be taken with all kitchen utensils and appliances. Closed-in shoes must be worn.
Booking: www.liveatthecentre.com.au or The Centre Box Office – 82 Brisbane St, Beaudesert or Ph: 5540 5050
For further information please contact Council’s Office of Economic Development on 5540 5314 (please note that bookings cannot be made on this number). Scenic Rim Regional Council Kids Holiday Cooking Classes
Tamborine Annual Easter Festival – April 23-25 2011
The Bearded Dragon
Join the gang at The Bearded Dragon for this fun-filled family Easter festival. There’s special Easter food deals and plenty of live entertainment.
Joe Daniels will rock the Dragon on Sunday April 24, Big Blues Band Mason Rack will play on Monday April 25. There’s jumping castles, mini jeeps, cane toad racing, crocodile and reptile shows, face painting and much more.Join them on Facebook for even more special offers.
To book a table call 07 5543 688, or go to www.beardeddragon.com.au
Rathdowney Heritage Festival – Sunday 24th April 2011
Rathdowney Memorial Ground & Rathdowney Information & Museum environs at 82 Mt Lindesay Highway, Rathdowney.
Starting at 8am and finish 4pm.
A full day’s programme with Country Markets, Woodchopping competition, Tent pegging, Fly ball display, working sheep dog demonstration,Working displays blacksmithing, wood working, ironing and washing the old way, botanical artist drawing demo.Spinning & weaving, cracking corn, animal nursery, face painting, static heritage displays. Celtic and country music. Bush Poetry comp. Main ring parade at 12 noon featuring bullock team, horses and horse drawn vehicles, vintage cars, pipes & drums band, walking groups and more. Children’s entertainment. Lots of food and bars. Entry $10 concession $8 and children 13years and under free. Free parking.
Contact 07 5544 1222 Email:info@rathdowney.org.au Web:www.rathdowney.org.au
Easter Festival – Sunday 24th April 2011
Bearded Dragon, Cnr Beenleigh-Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain and Waterford Tamborine Roads Tamborine Village. Gates open 10am.
Small and big Kids welcome! Live entertainment plus cane toad racing, crocodile and reptile shows.
Face painting, jumping castle, mini jeeps, fairy floss and Activities from noon.
View PDF for more info Easter Kids Festival 2011
A True Blue Aussie Experience Anzac Day – 25th April 2011
Anzac Day at the Bearded Dragon, Cnr Beenleigh-Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain and Waterford Tamborine Roads Tamborine Village.
Gates open 10am. Cane toad Racing, Crocodile & Reptile Show, thong throwing and more
View PDF for more info ANZAC-DAY-POSTER-2011
The GarterBelts & Gasoline Nostalgia Festival – 29th April to 2nd May 2011
For more info visit www.garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au
Scenic Rim Events throughout the year
If there’s a Scenic Rim event you think we should list here, send us an email with the event details, tourism@scenicrim.qld.gov.au