Stromlo Ghosts, a new exhibition by Canberra based artist Karyn Fearnside will open at The Q Exhibition Space on Tuesday 12 March from 5:30pm. Stromlo Ghosts draws on the artist’s childhood growing up in the forestry settlement next to Duffy. The nearby Stromlo Observatory was a constant in her childhood, and is a site rich […]
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K-9 is an awesome family fun event that has given a whole new meaning to the words puppy power! No need to worry you aren’t at the greyhound track, so take all the time you need, letting your furry friend lead the way around a four kilometre muddy, crazy, fun and exciting obstacle course. There […]
READ MOREWheels Car Show
A range of motoring clubs are getting together in Queanbeyan to bring an exciting Multi-Cultural Flair to the Car show to compliment the Multi Cultural Festival which is on the same day in the Queanbeyan Town Park. There will be vintage, heritage, luxury, old favourites and also a few motorbikes to excite you and trigger […]
READ MORECanberra Wine Week Holy Trinity of Cheesemaking, Cooking and Pairing
Their farm to plate philosophy means bringing together the wines grown on the property, with the local produce grown and made in the region. Bridgette, their Wee Jasper Cheese Maker, will take you through making your own Mozarella and Ricotta. Contentious Character chef Tom will prepare a marinated and cooked Haloumi dish, with a tasting […]
READ MOREHappy Friday at Contentious Character
The Contentious four’s Happy Friday nights are where you can meet the locals in their natural habitat, enjoying the local farm to plate philosophy, where even the wines you drink are all grown and made on the property. Friday nights they fire up the pizza oven and make it much more casual than the weekend […]
READ MOREReconciliation Walk
This year they reflect on a significant anniversary in Australia’s reconciliation journey – 10 years since the National Sorry Day Apology. More than 1000 community members will take to Monaro Street on Tuesday 29 May for the annual Queanbeyan Reconciliation Walk. This year, with support from the Healthy Country Program and Murumbung Yurung Murra Rangers, […]
READ MOREHoskinstown Chestnut Roast
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Hoskinstown Chestnut Roast is on again. Don’t know anything about chestnuts? Then here is an opportunity for you. There will be chestnuts galore to sample (roasted, in soups and sauces, other goodies), demonstrations of how to cook with chestnuts, gourmet foods from regional producers, […]
READ MOREBraidwood Book Fair
The Braidwood Book Fair is a monster book fair held at the National Theatre, Braidwood (opposite the bakery). Huge selections of books for all ages, DVD’s, CD’s, LP’s, magazine and other treasures. Always good value – plenty of terrific and sometimes rare finds. Donations welcome and can be left at the National Theatre any time […]
READ MOREAlpaca Magic Open Day
The Alpaca Magic biannual Open Day is coming up again on the last Sunday of March! If you’re after a fun day out for the family, looking to find out a bit more about the events they run, or thinking of investing in llamas, alpacas, cattle, or donkeys as pets or livestock, please come along […]
READ MOREQueanbeyan Multicultural Festival
Ready to eat your way around the world, dance to a new beat, or maybe just have a super day out in Queanbeyan Park? Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival is back ready to wow crowds and fill bellies and hearts for another year. The main stage will feature dance acts from around the world […]
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