Events
Ipswich celebrates with a calendar filled with events including the annual Ipswich Festival and the Carnival of Horsepower, gallery exhibitions, the Ipswich Show and a long list of activities that continue throughout the year. Time your next visit to Ipswich to coincide with one of these major events:



Accessories Bazaar at Brighton House!  17/05/2008

Milliner Anne Boyle will be presenting her beautiful and individually styled hats at Brighton House for the raciing season. Every hat is a one off so you will never see anyone with the same hat!  All Ladies need a hat.
Exsquisite fashion jewellery of the highest quality will also be on sale. Gorgeous leather bags, scarves, sunglasses, purses, shoes all presented to you in the lovely surroundings of Brighton House

Entry is free. You can purchase Devonshire Tea while browsing and relax on the verandah or in the House.
Devonshire Teas are $15 pp and bookings are not essential.

Please contact Jane for more information.

Date: 17/05/2008
Location: 14 Whitehill Rd. Newtown
Phone: 3282 7557 or 0404 239 809

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  08/06/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 08/06/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au

 

Queens Birthday Garden Party  08/06/2008

On Sunday 8th June between 10am and 1pm The Queens Birthday will be celebrated in style at Brighton House!
Elegance will abound with ladies in their best garden party attire complete with hats and gloves!!

High Tea will be served on the lawn of Brighton House at $32.50 per head.

What a lovely way to spend the morning.

Bookings are essential as several guests  have already booked in for this regal event.

Your Hosts: Allan & Jane Payne

Date: 08/06/2008
Location: 14 Whitehill Rd. Newtown
Phone: (07) 3282 7557 or 0404 239 809

 

Wizards and Witches Express Steam Train  08/07/2008

Take your own magical journey on the Wizards and Witches Express Steam Train. Travel by steam train from Roma Street Station to The Workshops Rail Museum, enjoy the BIG LOUD FUN of the Museum and the Wizards and Witches Express event before returning to Roma Street Station via coach (bus). Prices include entry to the Museum, and the Wizards and Witches Express event.

Prices:
Adult: $49.50 (Member $32.00),
Concession: $43.50 (Member $29.00),
Children: $29.50 (Member $19.50),
Family (2A+2Ch): $149.00 (Member $99.00).

Date: 08/07/2008
Location: The Railway Workshops Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  13/07/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 13/07/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au

 

Annual Workers Reunion & Ipswich Residents Open Day 2008  03/08/2008

Celebrate the 6th Annual Workers Reunion at The Workshops Rail Museum!  The event salutes the enormous contribution made by QR workers to the development of the State and provides a fabulous opportunity for past and present QR workers to reminisce and share stories of their time in the railways. Entry is FREE for past and present QR workers and, thanks to Ipswich City Council, FREE for Ipswich residents (proof of residency required).  

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: FREE for past and present QR Workers, FREE for Ipswich residents (proof of residency required) or general entry charges apply. Please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au for details.

Date: 03/08/2008
Location: The Workshops Rail Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  10/08/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 10/08/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au

 

Circus Train 2008  13/09/2008 to 12/10/2008

Roll up for all the BIG LOUD FUN of the circus when The Workshops Rail Museum brings the Circus Train event to life. Event activities include Circus Performers, Circus Train Creation Station, Circus Train The Display, Circus Camp and Action Alley.

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: Entry charges apply. Please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au for details.

Date: 13/09/2008
Location: The Workshops Rail Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  14/09/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 14/09/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: www.warregowines.com.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  12/10/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 12/10/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au

 

Queensland Model Railway Show 2008  25/10/2008 to 26/10/2008

Explore the world of model railways at the train mecca of Queensland! Join hundreds of miniature train enthusiasts at The Workshops Rail Museum, the newest campus of the Queensland Museum. Marvel at an impressive display of model railway layouts and trade displays and learn more about this hobby which has hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. Admission is FREE after general Museum entry.
Venue:  The Workshops Rail Museum.

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: Entry charges apply. Please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au for details.

Date: 25/10/2008
Location: The Workshops Rail Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  09/11/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 09/11/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au

 

Santa Sunday 2008  30/11/2008

Meet Santa when he makes a very special stop at The Workshops Rail Museum before the Christmas season starts! Ho ho ho! Admission is FREE after general Museum entry.

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: Entry charges apply. Please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au for details.

Date: 30/11/2008
Location: The Workshops Rail Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Christmas at The Workshops Rail Museum 2008  30/11/2008 to 14/12/2008

Get into the Christmas spirit with festive art and craft activities at the Creation Station, write letters to Santa and play the part with dress-ups. Admission is FREE after general Museum entry.

Times: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: Entry charges apply. Please visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au for details.

Date: 30/11/2008
Location: The Workshops Rail Museum
Phone: (07) 3432 5100
Email: info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
Website: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Sumptuous Seafood Buffet  14/12/2008
Moreton Bay Bugs, Oysters, Crabs, Prawns and Mussels
 
Soup
2 Roasts
Huge Selection of Vegies
Potatoes & Salads
3 Desserts
Tea or Coffee
 
$59.00 per person
($40.00 only for non-seafood diners)
Children to 5 years FREE
Children 6-12 only $20.00
 
Free use of Boules (Bocci) and Croquet Courts.
Enjoy our award winning wines!
Just 15 min. west of Ipswich on the Warrego Hwy.
9 Seminary Road Marburg.
 
Telephone (07) 5464 4400
email kwatson@warregowines.com.au

Date: 14/12/2008
Location: 9 Seminary Road Marburg
Phone: (07) 5464 4400
Website: http://www.warregowines.com.au