12 things to do in Warwick this weekend

CHECK out what is on across the Warwick region this weekend with our weekly Go Getting Out events guide.

1. Six-Banger Nationals at drags

ONE hundred drivers are expected at Warwick Dragway this weekend for the Six Banger Nationals and a bracket meeting.

Where: Warwick Dragway

When: Saturday and Sunday

Cost: $10 spectators

Campdrafting action at Killarney Recreation Grounds.
Campdrafting action at Killarney Recreation Grounds. Erin Smith

2. Watch local riders in action at gymkhana

CAMPDRAFTING will be among the events hosted by the Killarney Pony Club for their gymkhana this weekend.

The campdraft will be held tomorrow, with the sporting events on Sunday.

Where: Killarney Recreation Grounds

When: Saturday from 9am, Sunday from 8.30am

Cost: Free for spectators

3. Celebrate Father's Day with dinner

THE Legume Hall will host a Father's Day Dinner tomorrow night.

The dinner will include three-courses and tea and coffee from 7pm.

There will be a lucky door prize and random prize draws for the dads.

Where: Legume Hall

When: Saturday, 7pm

Cost: $15 for adults, $6 for secondary school kids.

4. Become involved in historical society

KILLARNEY and District Historical society will host an annual general meeting tomorrow.

Where: Killarney Heritage Centre, Willow St

When: Saturday, 2.30pm

Cost: Free

It's junior rugby league grand final day.
It's junior rugby league grand final day. Felicity Bourke

5. Junior rugby league finals

WARWICK and District Junior Rugby League grand final day will be at Collegians tomorrow.

Five games will be played with the first at 9am and under-16 game at 2pm. Goondiwindi is in five finals, Collegians four and Eastern Suburbs one.

Where: Collegians Oval

When: Saturday from 9am

Cost: $4 adults, $1 of admission goes to James Ackerman Fund.

6. BRL grand finals in

THE Border Rugby League grand finals will be played at Sullivan Oval, Stanthorpe, tomorrow.

Stanthorpe is in three finals, Tenterfield two and Wallangarra in A-grade.

Where: Sullivan Oval

When: Saturday from 12.30pm

Cost: $5 adults

7. State champs to Warwick

THE Warwick and District Sporting Car Club are the promoters of round 3 of the CAMS Queensland Motor Racing Championships this weekend.

Where: Morgan Park Raceway

When: Saturday from 9am and Sunday from 8.30am.

Cost: Free

Glengallan Homestead.
Glengallan Homestead. contrib

8. Spring into the Glengallan markets

THE historic Glengallan Homestead will be the backdrop of a seasonal market on Sunday.

Held on the first Sunday of each season, the Glengallan markets are popular amongst stallholders selling fresh local produce and arts and crafts.

Where: Glengallan Homestead

When: Sunday, 8am to 1pm

Cost: Market entry is free, homestead entry is $10 for adults and $4 for children

Walk on the wildflower side.
Walk on the wildflower side.

9. Take a walk on the wildflower side

LOVERS of our natural floral beauty won't want to miss the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium's nature walk on Sunday.

During the 2km walk, participants can check out a variety of rare wildflowers in the Passchendaele State Forest in Amiens.

Bookings are not required and participants can just turn up on the day.

The walk leaves from the Amiens State School.

Where: Amiens State School

When: Sunday, 9am

Cost: Free

10. Auditions for Christmas play

ASPIRING Warwick actors are being encouraged to audition for the Warwick Community Performing Arts Inc's A Christmas Carol play.

The group have a number of male and female roles, both speaking and non speaking, for interested people.

Auditions are open to people aged 13 years and older, with scripts available for people interested.

Where: St Mark's Hall, Grafton St

When: Sunday, 3pm

Cost: Free

Get to Karara Pub for a sausage sizzle on Father's Day.
Get to Karara Pub for a sausage sizzle on Father's Day. Chris Chan GLA141011MENT

11. Get Dad a free snag at Karara Pub

THE Karara Tavern and Motel are hosting a free sausage sizzle to celebrate Father's Day.

Everyone is welcome, even if they aren't a father.

Where: Karara Tavern and Motel

When: Sunday, noon

Cost: Free

12. Trots return

WARWICK will be showcased to the nation on TV on Sunday when the Father's Day TAB Trots are held.

Where: Allman Park

When: Sunday, first race 12.07pm

Cost: $10



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