BLESSING OF THE FLEET 2002
A significant event and tradition to ensure a successful
whale watching season. See the spectacular fireworks display and
entertainment.
Dates Held:
4 August 2002
Venue:
URANGAN HARBOUR
Hervey Bay
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CYCLE QUEENSLAND 2002
Cycle Queensland is for any moderately fit person who can
ride a bicycle. The daily average ride is about 70 kilometres.
Dates Held:
31 August 2002 to 8 September 2002
Venue:
BUNDABERG TO BRISBANE
Bundaberg |
HERVEY BAY WHALE FESTIVAL 2002
Two weeks of exciting activities including the Blessing of
the Fleet Carnival, floral art display, teddy bears picnic and
electric light parade.
Dates Held:
1 August 2002 to 11 August 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Hervey Bay
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WONDAI SHOW 2002
Annual agricultural and pastoral show featuring arts and
crafts, industrial displays, woodchopping, sideshows, dog show, home
cooking, poultry exhibits, horse events, beef and dairy cattle. Food
and drinks stalls are available.
Dates Held:
30 August 2002 to 31 August 2002
Venue:
WONDAI SHOWGROUNDS
Wondai
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BAD HAIR DAY
Hold a Bad Hair Day at your school or workplace and donate a
gold coin to support families with Cystic Fibrosis.Bad Hair can be
gelled,teased or however
Dates Held:
20 September 2002
Venue:
STATE WIDE
Brisbane |
TAABINGA SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL 2002
Performed at historic Taabinga Homestead (built in 1846 and
listed by the National Trust), this chamber music festival features
Australian and overseas artists. Guests enjoy selections of fine
music, food and country hospitality.
Dates Held:
5 October 2002 to 6 October 2002
Venue:
TAABINGA HOMESTEAD
Kingaroy
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BARCALDINE TOWN CHRISTMAS FAIR 2002
Held annually, the Barcaldine Town Christmas Fair has arts,
crafts and food stalls, ham wheel, licensed, merry go round and
plenty more. A fun night out for the whole family.
Dates Held:
23 November 2002
Venue:
SHIRE HALL GROUNDS
Barcaldine
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BROADBEACH FESTIVAL 2002
Enjoy fine food, entertainment and a whole lot of fun in
Broadbeach each November at the Broadbeach Festival.
Dates Held:
1 November 2002 to 8 November 2002
Venue:
Broadbeach |
CORAL COAST TURTLE FESTIVAL 2002
Nine days of festivities, entertainment and sport, including
a family fun day, beach activities, wine and food frolic, sports
competitions and more. Environmental and development seminar day.
Travel packages being developed.
Dates Held:
2 November 2002 to 10 November 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Bundaberg
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HOME HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL 2002
From the Friday before to the Saturday after Melbourne Cup
day, celebrate the the various harvests of the productive Lower
Burdekin region of North Queensland. Entertainment and a host of
activities are available for all ages.
Dates Held:
1 November 2002 to 9 November 2002
Venue:
CENTRAL SHOPPING AREA
Home Hill |
MELBOURNE CUP RACE DAY AT THE GOLD
COAST 2002
It may not be Flemington, but you'll certainly soak up the
racing action and atmosphere at the Gold Coast Turf Club on the
first Tuesday in November.
Dates Held:
5 November 2002
Venue:
GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
Bundall
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS WORLD MASTERS
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2002
The Mitsubishi Motors World Masters Golf Championship is an
annual golf tournament held on the Gold Coast for amateur golfers
over the age of 35. Competition will be played on four of
Australia's finest golf courses.
Dates Held:
2 November 2002 to 7 November 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS GOLF COURSES
Surfers Paradise |
NRA BROTHERS AND THE CITY OF
IPSWICH RODEO 2002
Apart from providing an opportunity for the people of Ipswich
to see a top class event, this final draws the sport of rodeo to
Ipswich for the weekend.
Dates Held:
16 November 2002
Venue:
BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB-IPSWICH
Raceview
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2002
Commemorative Service held at 1030 hours for 1100 hours
start, all welcome.
Dates Held:
11 November 2002
Venue:
MEMORIAL PARK, CONNER STREET
Burleigh Heads |
SCHOOLIES WEEK 2002 - GOLD COAST
50,000 students from throughout Australia gather on the Gold
Coast to celebrate the end of their high school years. Special
events are staged including free beach concerts and sporting
activities.
Dates Held:
16 November 2002 to 14 December 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Surfers Paradise
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SUNCO HYUNDAI SUNSHINE COAST
SCHOOLIES FESTIVAL 2002
Fantastic alcohol and drug free events including dance
parties, movie nights, surfing lessons and live bands for school
leavers. For 16-18 year olds only.
Dates Held:
16 November 2002 to 22 November 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Kawana |
TURTLE NESTING SEASON 2003
A natural phenomenon. Loggerhead, Green and Flatback Turtles
nest on Mon Repos Beach. Talks and guided tours are conducted by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers and Researchers after
1900 hours nightly.
Dates Held:
1 November 2002 to 31 March 2003
Venue:
MON REPOS BEACH
Bundaberg
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TURTLE NESTING SEASON 2004
A natural phenomenon. Loggerhead, Green and Flatback Turtles
nest on Mon Repos Beach. Talks and guided tours are conducted by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers and Researchers after
1900 hours nightly.
Dates Held:
1 November 2003 to 31 March 2004
Venue:
MON REPOS BEACH
Bundaberg |
WHITSUNDAY REEF FESTIVAL 2002
The Whitsunday Reef Festival is a celebration of the reef,
culture and lifestyle of the Whitsundays, the festival promises to
be fun for everyone.
Dates Held:
1 November 2002 to 9 November 2002
Venue:
Airlie Beach |
ANGLICAN CHURCH FUN DAY FUNDRAISER
2002
A great family day out, with novelty games and
entertainment,prizes,raffles and a hearty outback barbecue to
conclude the days activities. So come one, come all and enjoy a day
of fun on the Etheridge River and raise money.
Dates Held:
2 December 2002
Venue:
ETHERIDGE RIVER
Georgetown
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BROADBEACH FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2002
Family entertainment with the arrival of Santa and singing of
Christmas Carols.
Dates Held:
14 December 2002
Venue:
KURRAWA PARK
Broadbeach |
BROADBEACH SKYLIGHT 2002
On New Year's Eve the sky will come alive with spectacular
fireworks displays from various locations including a barge off
Kurrawa Beach. Bring a picnic basket and blanket.Starts
2030hours.Caribbean Connection will be playing live.
Dates Held:
31 December 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Broadbeach
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CAROLS ON THE BEACH - COOLANGATTA
2002
Family Christmas on the beach would not be complete without
Santa and Christmas carols. A night of great family entertainment,
carols and fireworks.
Dates Held:
22 December 2002
Venue:
ON THE BEACH
Coolangatta |
CHRISTMAS IN THE BUSH 2002
Christmas in the bush is a street carnival Christmas party
which features musical entertainment for all ages, various food
stalls, late night shopping and Santa who arrives on a fire engine
and distributes sweets to the children.
Dates Held:
12 December 2002
Venue:
CAMPBELL STREET
Millmerran
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GEORGETOWN RACES 2002
Whether you punt on the horses or just love the country
atmosphere of a race meet, join the locals at the Racecourse for two
days filled with fast action. The ladies can enter Fashions of the
Field for a chance to win best dressed.
Dates Held:
2 December 2002
Venue:
GEORGETOWN RACE COURSE
Georgetown |
HORSESPORTS AND NIGHT BULL RIDE
2002
By day experience the skill of horse and rider as they
weave,jump and turn in a variety of different events each vying for
the upper hand against the clock and their opponents.By night be
glued to the edge of your seat for bull riding
Dates Held:
2 December 2002
Venue:
GEORGETOWN RODEO GROUNDS
Georgetown
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KIDS NEW YEARS EVE 2002
All day celebrations with non-stop themed entertainment.
Evening Dive In Movie plus a huge fireworks display and the Gold
Coasts only Tropical Snow Storm - all finishing at 2100 hours.
Dates Held:
31 December 2002
Venue:
WET 'N' WILD WATER WORLD
Oxenford
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NEW YEARS EVE AT NINDIGULLY 2002
A cover charge will apply which will include some drink
tickets, entertainment and bars from 2000 hours to 0300 hours.
Dates Held:
31 December 2002 to 1 January 2003
Venue:
NINDIGULLY PUB
Nindigully |
NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY FESTIVAL -
SOUTHPORT 2002
From 1900hours families will be welcomed free of charge for
an evening of entertainment,food,music and fireworks at 2400hours.
Dates Held:
31 December 2002
Venue:
BROADWATER CARPARK
Southport |
SCHOOLIES WEEK 2002 - GOLD COAST
50,000 students from throughout Australia gather on the Gold
Coast to celebrate the end of their high school years. Special
events are staged including free beach concerts and sporting
activities.
Dates Held:
16 November 2002 to 14 December 2002
Venue:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Surfers Paradise
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TOURING KAYAK REGATTA - HINZE DAM
2002
Enjoy the fast and furious pace of this inaugural Australian
event. Kayaks designed for courses over 10km participate in sprints
over 1000, 500 and 200m.
Dates Held:
1 December 2002
Venue:
HINZE DAM
Springbrook |
TURTLE NESTING SEASON 2003
A natural phenomenon. Loggerhead, Green and Flatback Turtles
nest on Mon Repos Beach. Talks and guided tours are conducted by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers and Researchers after
1900 hours nightly.
Dates Held:
1 November 2002 to 31 March 2003
Venue:
MON REPOS BEACH
Bundaberg
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TURTLE NESTING SEASON 2004
A natural phenomenon. Loggerhead, Green and Flatback Turtles
nest on Mon Repos Beach. Talks and guided tours are conducted by
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers and Researchers after
1900 hours nightly.
Dates Held:
1 November 2003 to 31 March 2004
Venue:
MON REPOS BEACH
Bundaberg |
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL 2002
Australia's largest celebration of folk life, with more than
200 performing artists over 6 days. Enjoy music, dances, theatre,
film, workshops and craft.
Dates Held:
27 December 2002 to 1 January 2003
Venue:
WOODROW ROAD |
