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February 2012

FEBRUARY 01
Mixed Messages: A Mail Art Project and Exhibition

Start Date: 01-Feb-2012 End Date: 25-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Mixed Messages is A Mail Art project and group exhibition. The offical opening will be help from 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 12 February 2012, and will be opened by a representative of the Cancer...

FEBRUARY 11
Hockey Expo

Start Date: 11-Feb-2012 End Date: 11-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows, Festivals and Celebrations, Sporting Events

Toowoomba Hockey is hosting the Hockey Expo. Come and try Toowoomba's Olympic sport. New players are welcome. Sign-on with Newtown, Norths, Past High, Rangeville or Red Lion on the day. Enjoy the...

FEBRUARY 12
Silversmithing Workshop - One Day Taster

Start Date: 12-Feb-2012 End Date: 12-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Ever been interested in making your own jewellery? Get off to a great start by learning the basic techniques of silversmithing including soldering, sawing and filing to create beautiful and unique...

FEBRUARY 18
Blacksmithing Project - Door Knocker

Start Date: 18-Feb-2012 End Date: 19-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

Keen to take your blacksmithing experience to the next level? Turn a unique door into a unique one with a door knocker or handle you have created yourself! This workshop is run by former...

FEBRUARY 20
Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship

Start Date: 20-Feb-2012 End Date: 26-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Sporting Events

The Queensland PGA Championship is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious professional golfing tournaments. First played in 1926 the Queensland PGA Championship has a long history of...

FEBRUARY 26
Have A Go Festival

Start Date: 26-Feb-2012 End Date: 26-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

This is the last chance to come and have a go at sandstone sculpture, wood turning and copperfoiling for free as part of Cobb and Co Museum's Have A Go Festival. The Have A Go Festival, which...

FEBRUARY 26
Leatherplaiting Workshop - One Day Taster

Start Date: 26-Feb-2012 End Date: 26-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Get a taste of the skill required and satisfaction gained from creating something special by hand at the Leatherplaiting Workshop - One Day Taster. This workshop, is a great way to learn some of...

FEBRUARY 26
Move Mountains Music and Art Festival

Start Date: 26-Feb-2012 End Date: 26-Feb-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Markets, Exhibitions and Shows, Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

The Move Mountains Music and Arts Festival functions as a platform for community groups to source money for the continuing impact of the more recent and past 2011 floods. This festival will fire...

Recurring Events

Daily Events
Artisans Challenge Exhibition

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Colours of the Country II

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Toowoomba Never Floods Exhibition

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Monthly Events
Old Time Dance - Jondaryan Woolshed

Location: Jondaryan, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

March 2012

MARCH 03
Blacksmithing Workshop - Beginners

Start Date: 03-Mar-2012 End Date: 04-Mar-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

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 punch,...

MARCH 10
Sandstone Sculpture Beginners

Start Date: 10-Mar-2012 End Date: 11-Mar-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

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 stonemason and...

MARCH 10
Tracking the Arts Race Day

Start Date: 10-Mar-2012 End Date: 10-Mar-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Sporting Events

Take some time out to relax and enjoy yourself with family, friends and colleagues at the annual Tracking the Arts Race Day. Whether you follow the form, delight at the chance to dress up and put...

MARCH 17
Millinery Workshop - Pillbox or Cocktail Hat

Start Date: 17-Mar-2012 End Date: 18-Mar-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Create your own unique, chic pillbox or cocktail hat at the Millinery Workshop, and turn heads at any event! In this two-day course you will learn the basic skills of millinery including French...

MARCH 31
Calligraphy Workshop

Start Date: 31-Mar-2012 End Date: 31-Mar-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

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! This...

Recurring Events

Daily Events
Colours of the Country II

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Toowoomba Never Floods Exhibition

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Monthly Events
Old Time Dance - Jondaryan Woolshed

Location: Jondaryan, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

Silversmithing Workshop

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

April 2012

APRIL 07
Easter Vintage Festival

Start Date: 07-Apr-2012 End Date: 09-Apr-2012
Location: Highfields, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows, Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

Highfields Pioneer Village is celebrating its 15th Annual Easter Vintage Festival Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The theme of the festival is 'Reliving the Days of Old'. Come and experience...

APRIL 20
Toowoomba Autumn Home Show and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Expo

Start Date: 20-Apr-2012 End Date: 22-Apr-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

This premier home and lifestyle event, Toowoomba Autumn Home Show and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Expo continues to grow each year and has become a major shopping experience for Toowoomba and...

APRIL 21
InStudio Art Trail - Artists in Residence in the High Country

Start Date: 21-Apr-2012 End Date: 22-Apr-2012
Location: Crows Nest, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

The InStudio Art Trail is a self drive trail occurring over two days in April and October each year. The trails visit the home studios and exhibition spaces of artisans who live in the Highfields...

APRIL 28
Glass Art - Copperfoiling

Start Date: 28-Apr-2012 End Date: 29-Apr-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

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 detailed,...

Recurring Events

Daily Events
Toowoomba Never Floods Exhibition

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Daily
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Monthly Events
Old Time Dance - Jondaryan Woolshed

Location: Jondaryan, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

Silversmithing Workshop

Location: Toowoomba, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

May 2012

MAY 05
Blacksmithing Project - Wrought Iron Gate

Start Date: 05-May-2012 End Date: 07-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

Welcome family and friends to your home with a decorative and functional wrought iron gate made by your hand. This three-day course is for blacksmiths who have already completed both Blacksmithing...

MAY 05
Leatherplaiting - Belt Making

Start Date: 05-May-2012 End Date: 06-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

Think you're good with your hands? Impress your friends and family by making a 13 strand kangaroo leather plaited belt that will fit perfectly. You will learn the basics of leatherplaiting and...

MAY 06
USQ Ride the Range

Start Date: 06-May-2012 End Date: 06-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Sporting Events

USQ Ride the Range is a challenge event for all types of cyclists with medium to high levels of skill. It is well supported by SAG wagons along the way. The descent offers varying terrain and...

MAY 12
Millinery Workshop - Winter Racing

Start Date: 12-May-2012 End Date: 13-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

Make an impression this winter by designing and creating your own winter hat. Learn traditional hat making methods combined with modern fashion colours, styles and trends to create chic headpieces...

MAY 19
Sandstone Sculpture Advanced

Start Date: 19-May-2012 End Date: 20-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

Welcome visitors to your home with a sandstone tile, plaque or stepping stone you have made using your skills of stonemasonry. Learn from local stonemason Daniel Gill to create your very own...

MAY 20
Hampton Food and Arts Festival

Start Date: 20-May-2012 End Date: 20-May-2012
Location: Hampton, QLD
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations

The tenth annual Hampton Food and Arts Festival is on again in the high country village of Hampton. This signature autumn event in one of south Queensland's most picturesque regions continues to...

MAY 26
Blacksmithing Workshop Advanced

Start Date: 26-May-2012 End Date: 27-May-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Classes, Lessons and Workshops

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, Terry...

Recurring Events

Monthly Events
Old Time Dance - Jondaryan Woolshed

Location: Jondaryan, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

June 2012

JUNE 14
FKG Tour of Toowoomba

Start Date: 14-Jun-2012 End Date: 17-Jun-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Sporting Events

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 -...

JUNE 20
Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo

Start Date: 20-Jun-2012 End Date: 21-Jun-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Exhibitions and Shows

Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural event in 2011, the 2012 Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo is set to be bigger and better with over 400 exhibitors set to showcase the latest...

Recurring Events

Monthly Events
Old Time Dance - Jondaryan Woolshed

Location: Jondaryan, QLD   Recurring: Monthly
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

September 2012

SEPTEMBER 21
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Start Date: 21-Sep-2012 End Date: 30-Sep-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations

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 celebration of...

October 2012

OCTOBER 01
Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships

Start Date: 01-Oct-2012 End Date: 05-Oct-2012
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Event Type: Sporting Events

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, eventing,...

OCTOBER 06
Australian Camp Oven Festival

Start Date: 06-Oct-2012 End Date: 07-Oct-2012
Location: Millmerran, QLD
Event Type: Festivals and Celebrations, Performances

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, damper...

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