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Program 2010

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Events and venues are subject to change without notice.

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Friday 30 April 2010

CWRL Sports Dinner

This year’s dinner features celebrity guests Hockeyroo, Nikki Hudson, Footy Show personality and jockey, Allan Robinson, Rugby Union legend and commentator, Chris “Buddha” Handy and Broncos Star, Justin Hodges.

Pre dinner drinks commence at 6.30pm

Tickets are on sale now from the Barcaldine Tourist Information Centre 46511724 or 0428683477

Crawchie Pot – Barcaldine Showgrounds

Miniatures Art

Wine and Cheese Opening. View miniature art which is set to make a big hit. For those artists wishing to exhibit work please see attached Nomination and Conditions of Entry forms

Ken Wilson Pavilion, Showgrounds

Saturday 01 May 2010

Market Stalls in the Main Street

If you have something to sell this is the place to be, last year everyone from barbers to buskers prospered. Contact 46511518 or 0427512161 to book a site - 8am

Oak Street

"The Run" Shearing Display See a shearing shed in action between 10am and 12 noon at “the Run". Six shearers will take to the stands while shed hands and working dogs draft and pen up, rousies clear the board, pressers turn out bales and trucks deliver and take sheep away. Smoko and lunch available.
Join the shearers for a traditional smoko at 9.30 am
Oak Street
Miniatures Art Come and view the artworks at your leisure, all artworks are on sale throughout the weekend – 10am – 2pm Ken Wilson Pavilion, Showgrounds

The Tree of Knowledge Racing Cup

Always guaranteed fast and furious action as well as fashions of the field at these premier races. The first race gets underway at 1pm. Contact 0427487995

Barcaldine Racecourse

Rev Street Cruiz and Show & Shine

See the best collection of drag and show cars in the west. 6pm Main Street Cruize.
7pm Main Street Show and Shine.
Contact 46512334

Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street

Food Expo

Oak Street dining at its best, where local businesses and community organizations will cater for all tastes. Contact 0428170363

From 6pm onwards

Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street

Saturday night Street Party

Dance the night away under the stars and Barcaldine’s very own Tree of Knowledge featuring live bands Dougie the Dungbeetle, Ballistics, and Scarlet Fever. A night not to be missed.

Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street

Sunday 02 May 2010

Barcy Rev Fest

This is when the motors with the most muscle really come out to play – make sure you’re there to catch all the sound and excitement as these machines burn rubber. Gates open at 7am. Contact 46512334
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Barcaldine Aerodrome

Ecumenical Service

Join our combined churches for worship followed by some entertainment in the park. Contact 46511893

Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street

Concert in the Park Featuring local performers and school children – 10am Tree of Knowledge, Oak Street

Junior Rugby League

Non-stop action all afternoon as rugby league’s future stars take to the field. Contact 46511013

12 noon onwards

Barcaldine Showgrounds

Golden Oldie Game

As a curtain raiser to the main game, The Ross (Nut) Hazel Memorial Footy Game will feature the best of Barcaldine and Sarina Golden Oldies. See some of Barcy’s former greats, grin it, wing it and take to the field again - 5pm

Barcaldine Showgrounds
U16 Rep Game Central West vs Central Highlands – 6pm Barcaldine Showgrounds

Senior Rugby League

They met in last year’s grand final and Winton has a score to settle. Local rivalry will be fierce as Barcaldine take on Winton in the match of the day. Live entertainment til late. Contact 46511222 - 7pm

Barcaldine Showgrounds

Monday 03 May 2010

May Day Market Stalls

Contact 46511518 8am

Information Centre Park

May Day Parade

Barcaldine’s legendary May Day Parade takes to the streets. You’ve got to be road side and catch this one! Contact 46512162. 10am

Oak Street

Miniatures Art Come and view the artworks at your leisure, all artworks are on sale throughout the weekend – 10am – 2pm Ken Wilson Pavilion, Showgrounds
May Day Catch the action of the foot races and special guests Dougie the Dungbeetle and Friends Barcaldine Showgrounds

Tree of Knowledge Goat Races

What better way to finish the weekend than with Australia’s richest and most exciting goat races. Buy a goat to race yourself or cheer on from the safety of the stands. Atmosphere galore. Contact 46512211 [Click here for more information] 1pm

Barcaldine Showgrounds

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