Cloncurry & District Calendar of Events for 2009

• 26th January: Australia Day Sports. Held at the Show Grounds Cnr. King & Daintree Street. Contact Cloncurry Shire Council 47 424 100

• 1st March: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422847

• 15th March: Curry Day. at Mary Kathleen Memorial Park McIlwraith Street 3pm - 7pm Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831 or Lynne Vernon 0409 264 420

• 3rd - 5th April Dirt & Dust Festival: Julia Creek. Contact Julia Creek Info Centre - Ph 47 467 690

• 3rd - 5th April: 50th Anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the building of the Uniting Church. Contact - Helen or Don Govan             Ph 47 420 920

• 3rd April: St Joseph's & St Colman's Parish Fete. Contact Coordinator Kathy Perkins - Ph 47 420 195

• 4th April: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422847

• 10th - 12th April Easter Weekend: Boulia Rodeo, Races & Campdraft: At the Boulia Racecource. Two great events side by side, for your entertainment pleasure. Contact Kelsey Neilson - Ph 47 484 979

• 25th April Anzac Day. Service & March Contact Carl Nielsen - Ph 47 421 161

• 2nd May: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422847

• 2nd - 4th May: Gregory Canoe Marathon, Horse Races & Bull ride. Contact Sue Clarke

• 16th May: Cloncurry & District Race Meeting. Cloncurry Race Course, The Best of Local and Regional horses competing for top prize money. Contact Karen Elphick - Ph 47 424 100 or Brodie & Co - 47 421 144

• 16th May: Cloncurry Sports Expo. Recreation Grounds for more information Contact Karen Elphick - Ph 47 424 100

• 18th May: Cloncurry School Sports Expo, Cloncurry State School. Contact Sally Lambert - Ph 47 244 500

• 23rd May: Diamonds and Pearl Ball. Cloncurry Race Club, Celebrating 30 years of the Cloncurry Show, Contact Donna - Mobile 0417 998 378

• 24th May: MK Park Sunday Markets. Held at Mary Kathleen Park McIlwraith Street, A Variety of stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831

• May: State School Cent Sale. Contact State School - Ph 47 428 333

• 4th June: Q150 Steam Train arrives in Cloncurry: Celebrations at Cloncurry Railway Station and various activities around Cloncurry. Contact Karen Elphic - Ph 47 424 100

• 6th June: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 8th June: Q150 Steam Train arrives back in Cloncurry, Celebrations at Cloncurry Railway Station and various activities around Cloncurry. Contact Karen Elphick - Ph 47 424 100

• 12th, 13th, 14th June: Cloncurry & District 24th Annual Show. Something for everyone in the family to see, do and buy. Contact Chris Chaplain - Ph 47 425 005

• Blue Care Awareness Week Mini Fete. Held in morning at Florence Clark Park. Contact Helen Govan - Ph 47 421 613

• 19th & 20th June: Mt Isa Show

• 19th & 20th June: Richmond Field Days

• 20th - 21 June Gregory River Campdraft

• 27th June: McKinlay Races, (TBC) McKinlay Racecourse. Great racing,  great food, great mates and ice cold drinks at the bar. Contact David Moore - Ph 47 468 487

• 28th June: MK Park Sunday Markets. Held at Mary Kathleen Park McIlwraith Street, A Variety of stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831

• 26th 27th & 28th June: Saxby Round Up, (TBC) Taldora Stn. Julia Creek. An outback rodeo at it's best, small in size but big on fun. Contact Phillip Curr Ph. 4746 8480

• 4th July: Cloncurry Rotary Markets Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 3rd 4th & 5th July Annual Rockhana (Gem & Mineral Festival) Held at Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Park. 2 1/2 Days packed with displays, sales of precious & semi Precious stones, jewellery, lapidary supplies etc, food and drink stalls, live music and activities for the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki Ph. 4742 1361 Mobile 0419 758 831 or Karen Elphick Ph. 4742 4100

• 4th & 5th July: Inaugural Western Games: Enjoy sporting competition around Cloncurry and Mt Isa. Contact Karen Elphick Ph. 4742 4100

• 16th - 19th July: Stockmen's Challenge & Cloncurry Campdraft. The cream of Australia's best horsemen and women, competing for a mass of prize money. Contact Peter Dowling Ph. 4742 2448

• 17th - 19th July: Boulia Camel Races, (TBC) Boulia Racecourse. Grab a group of mates and experience a top weekend of live entertainment, fun and frivolity. Contact Ph. 4746 3386

• 25th July: Quamby Rodeo, Quamby. You've never been to an outback Rodeo until you've been to Quamby, grab your swag and get ready to have a great time. Contact James Pavy. Mobile 0427 562 117

• 26th July: MK Park Sunday Markets. Held at Mary Kathleen Park McIlwraith Street, A Variety of stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831

• 31st July: Cloncurry Merry Muster Rotary Rodeo Mardi Gras. Join in the fun of the Mardi Gras & Entertainment. Contact Col Ferguson Mobile. 0417 604 460

• 1st August: Cloncurry Air Show Held at the Cloncurry Airport. Contact Kirstin Westerman. Mobile 0412 390 572

• 1st August: Cloncurry Rotary Markets Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 1st August: Cloncurry & District Turf Club Race Meeting. Cloncurry Race Course, The Best of Local and Regional horses competing for top prize money. Contact Karen Elphick Ph. 4742 4100 or Brodie & Co Ph. 4742 1144

• 1st & 2nd August Cloncurry Merry Muster Rotary Rodeo. APRA & WPRA Affiliated, this is the Largest single pay out Rodeo in Australia. Contact Col Ferguson. Mobile 0417 604 460

• 15th & 16th August: Burke & Wills Campdraft. Contact Carly Lowe. Mobile 0408 703 861

• 15th - 23rd August; Seniors Week. Activities happening all week including lunches, morning tea, day trips. Contact Ian Smith Ph. 4742 4100

• 21st - 23rd August: Sedan Dip Campdraft & Races, (TBC) Sedan Dip. Join in with the locals who know how to have a good time and what a greatevent this is. Contact Ann Hick  Ph. 4746 7333

• 22nd August Camooweal Drover's Festival; Contact Liz Flood Ph. 4748 2022

• 23rd August: MK Park Sunday Markets. Held at Mary Kathleen Park McIlwraith Street, A Variety of stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831

• 5th September: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 11th & 12th September: Cloncurry Pastoral and Mining Expo, Cloncurry Saleyards. Contact Brodie & Co Ph. 4742 1144

• 12th - 15th September: Ernest Henry Memorial Art Show. An annual art competition that draws entries from around the nation. Contact Theresa Charles Scobie Ph. 4742 1614

• 12th September: Cloncurry Races, Cloncurry Race Course. Contact Karen Elphic Ph. 4742 4100 or Brodie & Co Ph. 4742 1144

• 17th September: State School Fete

• 125yrs Contact; Karen Elphick Ph. 47 424 10017th - 19th September: Back to Cloncurry Weekend, Celebrating

• 20th September: MK Park Sunday Markets. Held at Mary Kathleen Park McIlwraith Street, A Variety of stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Gail Wipaki - Ph 47 421 361 - Mobile 0419 758 831

• 3rd October: Cloncurry Rotary Markets. Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 10th October: Cloncurry & District Turf Club, Cloncurry Cup Race Meeting. Cloncurry Race Course. Contact Karen Elphick Ph. 4742 4100 or Brodie & Co. Ph. 4742 1144

• 17th October: Battle of the Mines.  A Friendly, Yet  Competitive Rugby League Carnival Between all of the mines in the North West District. Contact Bob Hardy. Mobile 0428 112 186

• 8th November: Cloncurry Rotary Markets Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• 5th December: Cloncurry Rotary Markets Held at Florence Clark Park. (Opposite Woolworth's). A Variety of food & crafts stalls to delight the whole family. Contact Narelle Marsh - Ph 47 422 847

• TBC. December: The Cloncurry Christmas Festival. A great Family night, with hand made crafts, entertainment, food and drink in Florence Clark Park, Opposite Woolworth's. Santa always arrives in style and is never without treats for the young and young at heart. Contact Cloncurry Shire Council. Ph. 4742 4100

• Hoy! Friday 10 am and Bingo Wednesday 9:30 am at William Presley Place, Steel Street Further information please Phone 4742 1613