The tiny town of Mount Perry in the North Burnett region will come alive this November with two back-to-back weekends of fabulous events.
It may be a just a little town off the beaten track but Mount Perry holds a significant place in Queensland’s history and this November it’s time to celebrate!
An 1870s miners-themed Heritage Dinner on 11 November will feature a night under the stars at Fig Tree Camp, home to the Perseverance Gold Mine site where more than 1000 tonnes of gold was extracted in the early days of the gold rush.
Guests will enjoy traditional colonial era tucker and a variety of Australiana bush entertainment including Keith Gall and award-winning bush poet Gary Fogarty.
Tickets are on sale now and camping is available at the event.
Then, on 12 November, it’s the 140-year anniversary of the Boolboonda Tunnel opening.
It’s the railway tunnel pioneers forged through 942 metres of pure granite, which still today remains the longest unsupported structure in the southern hemisphere.
A free commemorative ceremony will be held at the tunnel at 1pm.
The following weekend kicks off on Friday night, with the 60th anniversary of the Mount Perry Golf Club, where there’s a family-friendly event from 5pm, including a gourmet sausage sizzle and a Longest Drive competition.
Joe Ace and Susie Jay, semi-finalists in The Australian Idol, will provide the live entertainment.
On 18 November, the annual Mount Perry Races celebrates its 151st race carnival, with a five-race program.
This year’s Fashions in the Field theme is Petals and Pearls.
There is a live bookie on-site and, after the last race, the traditional Jock’s Plate, Fillies Dash and Kids’ Scamper are always hotly contested.
Live entertainment with Mark Lavender will continue into the night.
Tickets for the races on sale from 1 October.
