The end of May is shaping up to be a very busy time in Quilpie with some incredible events lined up. We’ve got 4 great events scheduled over 5 days so that quick break to the Outback you’ve been planning, it’s time to make it happen!
Weathering Well on a Wednesday
Chances are you or your parents have heard the day’s forecast from this popular presenter a few times but now ABC’s revered weather presenter, Jenny Woodward is heading west to Quilpie with her one woman stage show ‘Weathering Well’.
The show is an autobiographical history of her life and times as a presenter in the form of comedy, live music and video projections.
The show will be at the Quilpie Shire Hall on Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 7:00pm.
Entry to the show is free with BYO Food and Drinks. To book a seat phone 4656 0500
Take a look ‘Through our eyes’.
Photo: Wendy Sheehan
Join us at the Quilpie Shire Gallery from 6:30pm on Friday 28th May for the official opening of our latest exhibition, ‘Through our Eyes’.
This exhibition will showcase images from 3 local photographers; Lauran Gilligan, Wendy Sheehan & Heather Hahn – who capture their love for the Outback through their lens.
Light refreshments will be served through the opening and the exhibition will be on display until Friday 25th June.
For more information visit: Through our eyes | Facebook
Fancy a night at the Opera darling?
That’s right –Opera Queensland is bringing their ‘Are you Lonesome Tonight’ show to Quilpie and the performance will be held at none other than Baldy Top!
Bring your own comfy chair and blanket and enjoy this amazing performance under a million stars. A courtesy bus (gold coin donation) will run to and from Quilpie (including The Lake) to Baldy Top.
Bar will be in operation (so no BYO, please), Gourmet grazing platters and dessert platters for two will be available , but need to be pre-purchased with your ticket, however you are welcome to bring your own food.
Adults $20 and children under 18 are free.
For more information and to book tickets visit: https://outbacktickets.com.au/event/13375
‘Are you lonesome tonight’ is proudly sponsored by Beef Australia – come and enjoy a night of fantastic Opera in a unique location – Baldy Top!
You always return to Quilpie
You may know him as a sports reporter for Channel 9, but we know him as ex Quilpie boy Michael Atkinson – and he is coming back to Quilpie at the end of May.
Michael is taking part in the 2021 Simpson Dessert Trek to raise money for Youngcare and we will be celebrating the end of his trek (and raising further funds) with a Sunday Sesh at the Imperial Hotel in Quilpie on 30th May 2021.
Michael will be there and bringing some great prizes for raffles and to auction, such as; signed 2020 QLD Maroons State of Origin Jersey, 2020 Wallabies jersey, 2021 Broncos jersey signed by Captain Alex Glenn plus MUCH, MUCH MORE!
So join us for a fun filled afternoon supporting a great cause at the Imperial Hotel from 4pm Sunday 30 May 2021, Imperial Hotel.
With so much going on in The Quilpie Shire in 5 days plus much more sights to see why not head our way – but make sure you book now so you don’t miss out!
For more information on the Quilpie Shire visit: www.visitquilpieshire.com
