9 things to do on the Southern Downs this weekend
1. Bootcamp for Local Champ
WARWICK residents are being given the opportunity to help Lachlan Coghlan and his family in the form of a charity boot camp.
Anne Kane organised Bootcamp for Local Champ as fun way to get fit while donating to a worthy cause at the same time.
She said the day will kick off at 10am, and people are welcome to show up until 1pm and stay as long as they want.
All proceeds will go towards Lachlan's treatment and rehabilitation.
Where: Australiana Park
When: Saturday, 10am
Cost: Gold coin donation
2. Warwick 4D Barrel Race
AS PART of the fundraising efforts of Warwick Rodeo Queen entrant Ashleigh Grant, the Warwick Showgounds will be hosting a day of barrel racing tomorrow.
Categories include Open 4D Barrel Race, Junior, 11 and Under, under seven and divisional jackpot.
No membership is needed for the main events, just sign a waiver on the day and pay the entry fee.
There are more than $1000 cash up for grabs, as well as $1700 in prizes and buckles.
For more information call Ashleigh on 0437<TH>003<TH>752.
Where: Warwick Showgrounds
When: Saturday, practice runs from 8am, commencing at 10am
Cost: Entry fees range from $10 to $40
3. Costa's country music
DON Costa, one of Australia's favourite independent country music artists, has just released his new album The Fire Still Burns and will be showing it off at Warwick RSL.
Don has performed on the Cruisin Country cruise, alongside an impressive line up of Australian country music talent such as Lee Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, Troy Casser Daley, Beccy Cole, Gina Jeffreys and many more.
Where: Warwick RSL main bar
When: Today, 7.30pm
Cost: Free
4. Warwick park run
THEY walk, they run, they push strollers and lead dogs; the one thing they have in common is that they brave a 5km winter run for a bit of fun and fitness.
All are welcome to tomorrow's park run, all you need is a barcode printed from the park run website www.parkrun.com.au/warwick
Where: Queens Park, start below rugby oval
When: Saturday, 7am
Cost: Free
5. Clifton Race Day
A FIVE-event meeting with a difference is set to take place at Clifton Jockey Club on Saturday when the track hosts Australia's first stand-alone Arabian horse racing day.
The historic meeting is the Australasian Arabian Racing Club's first foray into a full race program.
The program includes the Endurance Arabian Sprint (1000m) and Open Arabian Trophy (1400m).
No betting takes place on the races but the club has planned the meeting as a family day with full catering available and Fashions on the Field.
Where: Clifton Jockey Club Park, start below rugby oval
When: Saturday, racing from 12.30pm
Cost: TBA
6. Four-ball ambrose golf day
AS PART of the Condamine Sports Club 20th birthday celebrations this weekend teams are invited to enter into the four-ball ambrose golf day on Sunday.
Anyone wishing to play needs to book their team in with Sam at the pro shop 4661<TH>3364 so organisations for the day and buggy hire can be finalised.
There are more than $1200 in prices up for grabs.
Shotgun start at 11am.
Where: Warwick Golf Club
When: Sunday, 11am
Cost: Free
7. Summit Estate Wines Sunday jazz
LOVE jazz? Love wine? Join Summit Estate Wines and Body and Soul Music playing at the cellar door for brunch 10am to noon on Sunday.
Stanthorpe Lions will do a sausage sizzle with snags from Brad's Butchery, rolls from Foxy's bakery and breakfast pastries by Zest.
Local growers will bring home-grown apples, pumpkins and more for a mini-pop-up farmers market.
Where: Summit Estates Wines
When: Sunday, 10am
Cost: Free
8. Legume Sawmill tour
ICONIC operator Ralph Affleck has one more leg of his historic sawmill tour left this season.
Tours can be organised through the Killarney Heritage Centre.
To book, phone 0407<TH>140<TH>949.
Where: Legume Sawmill
When: Sunday, by appointment
Cost: $25 per person (plus a cost for lunch)
9. Queen Mary Falls
TAKE a trip to the Killarney mountains and visit Queen Mary Falls this weekend.
The 2km walk leads you across Spring Creek and to the waterfalls that fall 40m to the gorge below.
Picnic and barbecue facilities make this the perfect day activity to enjoy with family and friends.
Where: Queen Mary Falls, Killarney
When: All weekend
Cost: Free