11 things to do in and around Warwick this weekend
Clifton show
AS SHOW season gets 2018 off to a great start, it's now Clifton's turn to put themselves on display.
It all kicks off today through to Sunday and will feature a rodeo, prime cattle and sheep judging, side show alley, live entertainment, pig races, dog show and all the exhibits in the pavilion.
An ATM will be on site on Saturday.
WHEN:
Today to SundayWHERE:
Clifton ShowgroundsCOST:
Friday is free entry, Saturday and Sunday day prices are adults $10, pensioners $6, high school students $4, primary school and under free.From 4pm tomorrow, prices are adults $15, pensioners $10, high school students $8.
Cricket fixtures
BOTH junior and senior cricketers from the district will take to the pitch tomorrow as fixtures roll toward the business end of the season.
Juniors will play at Glennie Heights, Warwick East and Queens Park from 8am and seniors will play at Slade Park, Mayhew Oval and Allora from 12.30pm.
WHEN:
Juniors from 8am, seniors from 12.30pm tomorrow, Davis Shield from 9.30am Sunday.WHERE:
Assorted Warwick/Allora groundsCOST:
FreeDrags tomorrow
THE D.A.S Contracting Sutton Family Bracket Series will start tomorrow with round 1 at the Warwick Dragway.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, gates open 11am, qualifying 2pm, racing 7pmWHERE:
Warwick DragwayCOST:
$10 adults, children under 13 freeHockey carnival
SIX teams will play in the Condy Vets Nines hockey carnival at Queens Park this weekend.
The teams are from as far as Redland Bay.
WHEN:
First games tonight and to noon SundayWHERE:
Queens ParkCOST:
Free to watchTTT Weekend
THE Historic Racing Car Club of Queensland will have a TTT day tomorrow at Morgan Park Raceway and then sprints on Sunday.
TTT is try, train and test, a good starting day for a new season.
WHEN:
Tomorrow and Sunday.WHERE:
Morgan Park RacewayCOST:
Free to watch.Warwick parkrun
WARWICK runners and walkers are encouraged to start their weekend the right way down near the river.
Whether you're an Olympic aspirant or keen for a leisurely stroll, everybody is welcome, and you can even bring your doggo (providing they are on a lead).
It doesn't cost a cent to enter, but you do need to be registered on the parkrun website.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, 6.50am for a 7am startWHERE:
Queens Park, near Risdon OvalCOST:
FreeFish local
GRAB the kids, your favourite rod and reel and park yourself on the banks of the beautiful Condamine River and see what you can reel in.
No permit is needed but if you want to fish in Connolly or Leslie Dams or the Talgai weir, you'll need to grab yourself a permit.
Head to Tackle and Tusk on Wood St or head into the Warwick Post Office.
A permit will set you back $10 for a week, or $50 for a year.
WHEN:
Whenever the fish are biting.WHERE:
Condamine river, creeks and the two major dams.COST:
Only the cost of some bait and a permit, if required.Farmer's market
FOR the freshest fruit and veg from around the region and beyond, take a wander through the Farmer's Market on Lyons St tomorrow morning.
They open early, so you snag a bargain before the sun comes up.
WHEN:
Saturday from early to middayWHERE:
Lyons St, WarwickCOST: Cost of purchase
Dawg is back
IF YOU missed out on one of Warwick's best DJs a few weeks ago, never fear, because DJ Big Dawg is here.
The Criterion's resident beat magician is getting the party started tomorrow night, and all adults are welcome.
There will also be a Chris Brown inspired dress-up theme, so dust off your dancing shoes and your finest clothes.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, 8.30pmWHERE:
Criterion HotelCOST:
Free to enterBack in time
NOT many of us were around in the 1920s, led alone old enough to enjoy a beverage, but the chance to experience it comes this weekend.
The Warwick RSL is bringing an old-school feel to town tomorrow night with prohibition era cocktails, speakeasy poker games, live jazz band Black Velvet, and electro swing DJ.
They are even going to show the first movie ever shown at the theatre, The Idol Dancer.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, 6.30pmWHERE:
Warwick RSLCOST:
$25 for members, $30 for non-membersKarting on
THE first club championship round for the Warwick Karting Club will be on Sunday.
WHEN:
Sunday, 9am onWHERE:
Sandy Creek RacewayCOST:
Free
