Toowoomba And The Golden West Events Guide

Wed 11 Jan 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Toowoomba never floods - it's on top of the range. Yet the city did flood on 10 January 2011, and much of the region was already awash from Christmas 2010. People faced immense..

Sun 25 Mar 2012 - Wed 09 May 2012

From prison to the world stage, Aboriginal artist Jimmy Pike's story is as dynamic and exciting as his designs.Desert Psychedelic is an exhibition showcasing his extraordinary prints..

Tue 01 May 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012

Innovation and Invention: a trail of discovery takes visitors on a journey of discovery through the Transport and Main Roads Heritage Centre in Toowoomba. The trail tells stories of..

Sun 20 May 2012 - Sun 16 Dec 2012

Come out into the country and enjoy a genuine home-cooked, hearty buffet brunch in the historic Jondaryan Woolshed. Experience a variety of entertainment, activities, guided tours and..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

Impress your mates by making your own barbecue tools or decorative fire poke and rake in this two-day workshop. The workshop is run by former Australian Champion blacksmith and farrier..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Capture the light through your unique leadlight panel.Create a personalised glass panel to show off in your own home or give as a treasured gift. The term 'Ieadlight' describes windows..

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

The festival will feature a Gala Art Show, twenty-fifth Anniversary Cottage Craft Club Display and markets galore, roving entertainment, music workshops, along with a Timbertown Ute Show..

Sat 09 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Brighten up your winter wardrobe with a custom-made shawl or wrap. A stylish shawl or wrap can take an outfit from everyday to glamorous, and you can make one that is perfect for you in..

Sun 10 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

The Mummy Tree Markets in Toowoomba are held quarterly. There will be an amazing selection of quality products and services for all ages with over 100 boutique stalls under one roof. The..

Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

If you're into cycling, then Toowoomba is the place to be for the FKG Tour of Toowoomba. You'll have the opportunity to be part of an action packed weekend of cycling.The choice is yours..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

Create amazing hand crafted leather flowers that you can use to dress up a hat or create striking contemporary jewellery such as necklaces, earrings and brooches. You will also have the..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

Enjoy an Old Time Dance in the beautiful Flagstone Creek Public Hall, now at Jondaryan Woolshed. Although not an original building from Jondaryan Station, this building typifies the..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

Ever been interested in making your own jewellery? Get off to a great start by learning the basic techniques of silversmithing at the Silversmithing Workshop. Learn soldering, sawing and..

Sat 30 Jun 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Blacksmithing is more than just using a hammer and an anvil! Build some great foundation blacksmithing skills in this two-day workshop where you will make a coal chisel, hot cutter, round..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

This is a blade that won't be hidden in the knife drawer! Make a pattern-welded knife in a range of styles such as a dagger, skinning or kitchen knife.Pattern welding is the practice in..

Fri 03 Aug 2012 - Sun 05 Aug 2012

The Australian Off Road Championship is one of the only motorsport divisions that allows competitors of all variance to race together; from multi-car million dollar teams to the backyard..

Sat 04 Aug 2012 - Sun 05 Aug 2012

Make yourself a plaited kangaroo leather whip that is perfect for you. You will learn the basics of leatherplaiting and also get a taste of the skill required and the satisfaction gained..

Sat 11 Aug 2012 - Sun 12 Aug 2012

Capture the light through your copperfoil creation - a beautiful glass art piece that you have made yourself. Similar to leadlighting, copperfoiling allows for the creation of more..

Sat 18 Aug 2012 - Sun 19 Aug 2012

Turn rough stone into a beautiful piece of sandstone sculpture for your home with expert sculptor Daniel Gill in this two-day workshop. Daniel has more than 15 years experience as a..

Fri 31 Aug 2012 - Sun 02 Sep 2012

The Golden Shears Experience will become an iconic signature event incorporating the sheep and wool industries. The Golden Shears Experience will recreate life in a woolshed in the 1890s...

Sat 01 Sep 2012 - Sat 01 Sep 2012

Rather than just admiring beautiful writing, you will now be able to design and create beautiful mementos such as wedding invitations and certificates with your new skill as a calligrapher!..

Sat 08 Sep 2012 - Sun 09 Sep 2012

The Annual Gourmet in Gundy festival has been staged in the Goondiwindi Region for the past 13 years. The weekend showcases regional activities and events such as Gourmet Art Exhibition..

Sat 15 Sep 2012 - Sat 15 Sep 2012

Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival is being held this year and brings together the various cultures represented in Dalby and District by focusing on community collaboration as well as an..

Fri 21 Sep 2012 - Sun 30 Sep 2012

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has been growing bigger, brighter and more colourful each year. As the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia, it's the premiere..

Sat 22 Sep 2012 - Sat 29 Sep 2012

.The Toowoomba Teapot Extravaganza features something for everyone. There are over 500 teapots - decorative, functional, novelty and antique - on display together with other collections..

Mon 24 Sep 2012 - Sun 30 Sep 2012

The Texas Country Music Roundup is an annual event. Monday to Thursday will see walk up concerts followed by an old time dance on Thursday night. There will be bush poets breakfasts on..

Mon 01 Oct 2012 - Fri 05 Oct 2012

Come and see the best inter-school riders from every state and territory competing across five Olympic disciplines over one week. Over 300 horses and riders will compete in dressage..

Sat 06 Oct 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012

At the Australian Camp Oven Festival you can experience a variety of Australiana throughout this weekend event comprising of camp oven cooking competitions, demonstrations, and workshops..

Sat 20 Oct 2012 - Sun 21 Oct 2012

It's time to shake off the winter wardrobe and head out to that special Spring event in a unique blocked hat you have made yourself. After this workshop you will be hooked on making head..

Sat 27 Oct 2012 - Sun 28 Oct 2012

The fire, sparks, heat and noise of blacksmithing has attracted and entranced people for centuries. Join their blacksmithing project and make a beautiful candelabra that would be an admired..

Fri 08 Mar 2013 - Sun 10 Mar 2013

The High Altitude Rod Run is a distinctive event that attracts hot rodder's and over 50s culture enthusiast to the Toowoomba region each year in March. The event showcases the region to..

Fri 29 Mar 2013 - Mon 01 Apr 2013

Come to the Woolshed at Jondaryan and enjoy a great family fun day! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, Easter egg hunt, guided tours, sheep shearing, horse and cart rides, miniature steam trains..

Sat 04 May 2013 - Mon 06 May 2013

Come and try your hands at Pioneering skills set in the 1890s - a Re-enactment weekend for young and old! Long Forgotten Skills: Leatherwork, Whipmaking, Blacksmithing, Wool Crafts, Camp..