Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park

Maryborough Showgrounds & Equestrian Park Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park

Autumn means cooler days, perfect for equestrian events and our calendar is full with multiple disciplines across the park most weekends. Horse lovers will also appreciate the Maryborough Active Riders Club's fundraising Car Boot Sale with a chance to buy (and sell) all things horsey. March sees the return of Maryborough Pro Rodeo with two full days of rodeo action, an afterparty and show 'n shine. The always popular Maryborough Swap Meet returns for two days in April for bargain hunters, while for those after something more unique and handcrafted, the Bush to Bay Markets return on 24 April. Booklovers don't miss out either with the Annual Lifeline Bookfest providing eight days of bookworm heaven. May is that time of year to get your fill of dagwood dogs and fairy floss, experience thrilling rides and take in all the animals, sights and sounds of the 146th Fraser Coast Ag Show for two action-packed days.

Main Arena building concept. Grant Caulder, Project Architect

The major refurbishment of the Main Hall is well underway with most of the original walls now demolished (check page 71 for photos) and will make a massive improvement to our facilities when it reopens later in the year.

Bruce Highway, Maryborough msep@frasercoast.qld.gov.au 4122 3584 Venue Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm 63

Maryborough Community Fete

FRI 4 - SUN 6 MAR Three days of family-friendly carnival fun with rides such as the Octopus, Dodgems and Mega Twister, plus sideshow food and games. Friday and Saturday nights from 5-9pm and 10am-2pm on Saturday & Sunday. Free Entry. Purchase single tickets or an unlimited rides wrsitband.

Maryborough Pro Rodeo

SAT 19 - SUN 20 MAR Saturday: Full rodeo program from 1-9pm followed by After Party entertainment by Larry McCann 'til late. Sunday: Show 'n Shine from 10am and APRA full junior rodeo program from 11am. Entry Fees Apply. Tickets available from frasercoasttickets.com.au

Southern Cross Xtreme Cowboy Racing – Qld State Championships

THU 10 - SUN 13 MAR Two days of competition in divisions from Young Guns to Pro. Free entry for spectators.

Maryborough Swap Meet

SAT 9 APR | 6am TO 4pm & SUN 10 APR | 6am TO 10am A gathering of like minded people who are looking for car, motorbike parts, collectables, memorabilia, antiques and the unusual. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Entry Fees Apply.

Conrodders North Coast 2022 Hot Rod, Custom Car and Bike Show Extravaganza

SUN 17 APR | 8am - 1pm Massive Show 'n Shine with hundreds of cars and bikes on display. Entry: Adults $5, Children Free.

Fraser Coast Horse Trials ODE

SAT 30 MAR - SUN 1 APR Two days of dressage, show jumping and cross country. Entry is free for spectators.

Bush to Bay Handmade Market

SUN 24 APR | 9am - 1pm Showcasing a blend of local and handmade products, the markets are a relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning while supporting local artisans. Free Entry.

Maryborough Active Riders Club Car Boot Sale

SUN 1 MAY | 6am - 4pm Maryborough Active Riders Club are once again holding their fundraising car boot sale for all things horsey. Entry is free for buyers and stalls are only $5. Contact the club for more information.

Lifeline Bookfest

TUE 3 - MON 9 MAY It's bookworm bliss – a second-hand book sale for book-lovers young and old with the promise of lots of pre-loved books for sale at great prices. Each event is a chance to spread our love of reading far and wide, save books from landfill and raise vital funds for Lifeline. What’s more, your second-hand book purchases help to deliver essential crisis support and suicide prevention services within the community. Free Entry.

Fraser Coast Ag Show

THU 19 - FRI 20 MAY Experience an action-packed two day program featuring showjumping, working dog trials, barrel racing, chainsaw racing, vintage tractor pull, side show alley, petting zoo, and so much more. Don't miss the fireworks spectacular both nights as well as Friday's Grand Parade and evening Rodeo finale! Visit www.frasercoastagshow.com for more information, admission prices and show program.

MSEP COMMUNITY USER GROUPS

Maryborough RC Speedway Club

CLUB DAY ROUND 2 | 12-13 MAR CLUB DAY ROUND 3 | 9-10 APR CLUB DAY ROUND 4 | 7-8MAY The club meets monthly for regular events and will hold a 'Dash4Cash' for late models in March & dirt mods in May. Newcomers are always welcome. For enquiries, call Mark Nicholls on 07 4974 4179 or email widebayrc@gmail.com

Maryborough Woodturners & Woodcraftsmen Guild

WEEKLY WED & SAT | 8am - 12pm Offering a friendly relaxed opportunity to learn new skills or refine skills in all aspects of wood crafting including woodturning, scroll saw work, wood carving, pyrography, intarsia and furniture making. To find out more email marywoodies01@gmail.com.

Maryborough Kennel Club

MONTHLY, 2nd TUESDAY | 6pm The club's goal is to promote and conduct Dog shows for purebred, pedigreed dogs as well as assisting and educating newer members, and the public in all aspects of responsible dog ownership. New members always welcome. Call Liza on 0408 896 260 for more info.

Main Hall Refurbishment

The $4.4 million refurbishment of the main hall is underway. The work is expected to be complete in about six to seven months.

Maryborough Active Riders Club

Equestrian Clubs, Events and Clinics

MARCH

APRIL

4-6 Western Dressage Association Qld – March Show 5-6 Burnett Zone 7 Pony Club – SJ Competition 5-7 Shane Woodall Extreme Cowboy Racing – Clinic 10-13 Southern Cross Xtreme Cowboy Racing – Qld State Championships 12-13 Burnett Zone 7 Pony Club – JT Competition 13 Maryborough Pony Club – Rally Day 19-20 Maryborough & District Western Performance Club – March Show 25-27 Maryborough Active Riders Club – 2* Fraser Coast Dressage Competition - Prep to Elementary 26 Dezi Roos – Cross Country Clinic 1-3 Hervey Bay Pony Club – Clinic 2-3 Burnett Zone 7 Pony Club – Dressage Championships 2 Hervey Bay Pony Club – Cross Country Equestrian 2-3 Viv Wearing – Clinic 9 Southern Cross Xtreme Cowboy Racing – April Meet 10 Maryborough Active Riders Club – Hack Day 14-17 Maryborough Active Riders Club – Hack Day 23-24 Ed Smith – Clinic 23 Southern Cross Xtreme Cowboy Racing – April Meet 24 Maryborough Active Riders Club – Trraining Day 30 - 1 Fraser Coast Horse Trials – ODE 2022

MAY

1 Maryborough Active Riders Club – Fundraising Car Boot Sale 7-8 Maryborough & District Western Performance Club – May Show 7-8 Tania Powell-Gibson – Horsemanship Clinic 8 Burnett Zone 7 Pony Club – Rally Day 10 Carratum Park Showjumping Series – May Jump Night 28-29 Maryborough Active Riders Club – Official Dressage Competition

All event listings were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Entry fees for competitions and clinics apply. Spectators are welcome & free for most events. Please visit maryboroughpark.com.au or contact the clubs directly for the latest info.

CASUAL EQUESTRIAN USE ANNUAL PASS

Costs $105.00 as per the current Fees and Charges and for additional immediate family members the fee is $52.50 each. The Pass allows you to use any of the available arenas on a casual basis and you can ride or handle as many horses as often as you want throughout the year. The Pass also covers washing/grooming and vet or farrier visits. You will need to check the availability of various areas as there may be events booked or closures for operational purposes. Find out more and book at www.maryboroughpark.com.au

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