24th Abercorn Goodwill Games
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Abercorn State School
8.30am March Past
Students aged 3 to 12 years are invited.

Invited Schools:

Abercorn State School
Binjour Plateau State School
Boynewood State School
Eidsvold State School
Mulgildie State School
Monto State School
Monto State High School (12 year old students only)
Mount Perry State School
School of Distance Education
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School

Childers (Isis) Show
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Childers Show Grounds

Netball - AGM
2024-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Notice of AGM
When: Monday 27th May, 2024
Where: Albert Hotel Monto
Time: 6pm

All Non-executive positions declared vacant!

What can you do to help out your netball association this year?

Bundaberg Show
2024-05-29 - 2024-06-01 | Bundaberg Show Grounds

Camerata In Concert
2024-05-31 19:30 - 20:30
Just announced: Camerata tours to #Mundubbera, #Monto, #Bundaberg, #Theodore and #Biloela on our 2024 #Queensland Tour from 29 May to 8 June!
These communities in the Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland will experience a suite of community engagement activities, from kindergarten performances to visits to senior citizens, culminating in an evening performance in each town.
Camerata in Concert will be a joyous program featuring works by #Dvorak, #Locatelli and more, along with a brand-new composition by Camerata’s 2024 Emerging Composer-in-Residence, Alexandra Mison – Composer in a performance that the whole family will enjoy! (Tickets available now!)
In addition to our Camerata in Concert performances, this important tour offers regional and rural communities the opportunity to connect with Camerata’s talented musicians through workshops, specialised programs for kindergarten children, a nostalgic program for senior citizens.
Find out more info on this year’s tour on our website and make sure to book your tickets ahead of time.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3x9Ns29
Camerata In Concert:
MUNDUBBERA
Mundubbera Community Hall
Thu 30 May 2024, 7:30pm
MONTO
Monto Community hall
Fri 31 May 2024, 7:30pm
BUNDABERG
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Sat 1 June 2024, 7:30pm
THEODORE
Theodore Memorial RSL Hall
Thu 6 June 2024, 7pm
BILOELA
Biloela Civic Centre
Fri 7 June 2024, 7pm
Thank you to the generous support of Queensland Government through Arts Queensland along with our presenting partners North Burnett Regional Council, Bundaberg Regional Council and Banana Shire Council.

Monto Soccer Home Game
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02, 2024-08-17 - 2024-08-18 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Home Game
Head down to the Monto Combined Sports grounds and support the local children playing the game they love!
There will be a canteen running all day.

Gin Gin Show
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-03 | Gin Gin Show Grounds

Central & North Burnett Futurity & Challenge
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-03 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
It’s with great disappointment we have had to postpone our show we appreciate all the support we have received in getting our ASHS Futurity and challenge back up and running.
We are working on a new date ASAP! So keep an eye out and stay posted

Open to all Registered Australian Stock Horses
Here it is! The long awaited program for the CENTRAL AND NORTH BURNETT BRANCH ASHS FUTURITY & CHALLENGE. Please like and follow the
Monto Silver Buckle Challenge Facebook page to keep up to date with everything.
NOMINATIONS OPEN

Sub Chamber Awards at Gin Gin Show
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-03 | Gin Gin Show Grounds
Burnett Sub Chamber Awards
Gin Gin Show

Tea Pot Cosy Challenge
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-08 | Monto Neighbourhood Centre, Huxley St, Monto
Monto’s Centenary Celebrations

Horse Trail Ride- Hosted by Monto Show
2024-06-07 12:00 - 2024-06-09 15:00 | Hockey’s Yards, Walkers Creek Road, Bancroft
Monto & District Show Horse Trail Ride
Saddle up for the 2024 Monto Show Cattle Drive & Trail Ride!
There are plenty of reasons to join us in Monto in 2024 to enjoy the simple pleasures of being in the bush.
This year’s event will be held at “Walkers Creek”, Bancroft, thanks to the Hockey family. The views will be spectacular.
Arriving from 12pm on Friday the 7th June and finishing up around 1pm Sunday 9th June.
This year, Monto is celebrating 100 years of settlement – over the weekend we will be incorporating this momentous milestone.
Weekend prices are:
• Adult rider $250 per person
• Child rider under 16yrs of age $120 per person
• Non rider $175 per person
• Day rider $175 per person
• Saturday night meal $30 per person (includes entertainment)
Price includes meals from Friday night to Sunday lunch time • Friday night dinner • Saturday breakfast, smoko, lunch and dinner • Sunday breakfast, smoko and lunch.
A deposit of $100 per person is required at time of booking to secure your spot for the weekend.
Yards for horses will be provided on request – when completing your paperwork please indicate if you require yards for the weekend.
If you wish to secure your spot for the weekend you can get in touch with Kate Abbott at montocattledrive@gmail.com
All details can be found here: www.montoshow.com.au

House keeping rules:
No Glass.
No animals other then horses that are being ridden.
No Stallions.
BYO horse water bucket.
BYO horse feed.
BYO tent/swag/caravan

A weekend of horse riding in the country.
Horse riding
Camp Fire
Live entertainment
All meals included with price
Guests welcome to the dinner Saturday night – please book in.
camping under the stars

Markets Monto
2024-06-08 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Newton St, Monto, Newton St, Monto
Monto Markets

Tee Bar Show
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | Tee Bar Show Grounds

Cutting Club Monto - Round 3
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Membership forms will be available from Monday 22nd January so if you would like a 2024 form please flick me an email!
Clinic details will be posted on our facebook page.

Acting for Screen and Screen Production Community Workshop
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Monto Shire Hall
Learn film and TV acting and production.
Community Inclusive and Accessible
No Charge
BYO lunch
Bookings Essential: andrea@noosafilmacademy.com
Thanks to EVOLUTION MINING

Netball Carnival - Monto
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-17 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Canteen will be open all day.

Red Carpet Community Screening
2024-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Monto Shire Hall
After you have been to the workshop, come along and watch the films you made!!!
Community Inclusive and Accessible – Tickets Complimentary
Premiere of Youth and Community Workshop Films
and Greg Huglin’s OCEAN’S 50

Boxing Tent - Fred Brohpy's at the Grand
2024-06-21 18:00 - 18:15 | Grand Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Dust off your gloves and get ready to Rumble. Fred Brophy legendary boxing troupe is back in Monto and the Grand Hotel getting set for a night of old school, Aussie thrills this June. It’s tent, fight and knockout galore- 21 & 22 June
Book your tickets to avoid disappointment now by phoning 07 41661136
Fred Brophy’s boxing troupe — a travelling circus which offers everyday Joes the chance to punch and be punched, all in the name of entertainment — is the last remaining legal boxing tent in the world.

Clonmel School Sign & Gateway Opening.
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Clonmel School, Monal Road, Monto
Monto’s Centenary Celebrations

The Salisbury Family, “Kyntyre”, Mungungo, are delighted to be part of the official centenary calendar.

We look forward to hosting the “Opening of the Clonmel School Sign and Gateway” on the 22nd of June, 2024.

We hope former students, family of former students and anyone who has a connection to the school, are able to join us for a high tea on the school site.

We plan to have shade and a limited amount of chairs.
Please BYO chair.
Parking on the side of Monal Road.

Parking will be made available nearby for those who request assistance due to mobility concerns.

Please pencil in:

Saturday 22nd of June
10am – 12pm
Clonmel School site

Official opening 11am

Suggestions, memorabilia or historical records welcome.

This is now a cattle paddock, so please dress accordingly.

Gold coin donation to a local charity towards catering.

We look forward to re-creating this very important part of Monal Creek history for many generations ahead to enjoy and connect with.

Question: Who would be the oldest living student (and able to attend) and who was the last student enrolled?

Kellco Three Moon Premier Weaner Store Show & Sale
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Monto Sale Yards

Sweepstake Shoot - Monto Rifle Club
2024-07-06 00:00
Monto 2 Day
Sweepstake Shoot
6th & 7th July 2024
Saturday 6th 8:00 am Walk up Start
Match 1. 300 yards (2 sighters & 10 shots)
Match 2. 500 yards (2 sighters & 15 shots)
Match 3. 500 yards (2 sighters & 15 shots)
Sunday 7th 8:00 am Start
Match 4. 600 yards (2 sighters & 15 shots)
Match 5. 600 yards (2 sighters & 15 shots)
“A, B, & C Grade”,
“F – Class” Open and F-Class Standard (A and B Grade)
“ F/TR” and Sporting Hunter
Nominations All Grades – Day 1 $40.00
Day 2 $30.00
$5:00 Growlers Handicap shot in conjunction with 2 Day Aggregates
Range, Day Aggregates and Payouts both days
All meals (from Saturday breakfast) and refreshments available both days
Numbers would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes
SILVER MOUNTAIN ELECTRONIC TARGETS
Shooters to supply own ammunition
Standard Shooting Rules Apply
Committee reserves the right to alter the program at its own discretion.
Further enquiries: –
Captain – Jirayu Araya (Call Tegan Araya)
Secretary – Cassie Stephan 0428 506 017
Treasurer – Tegan Araya 0417 624 537
563 Airport Rd Three Moon Monto Qld 4630
Accommodation:
Three Moon Motel Ph. 41661777, Grand Hotel Ph: 41661136
Monto Caravan Park Ph: 41661492 Albert Hotel Ph: 41661380
Cania Gorge Caravan and Tourist Park 41678121
Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat 41678110
Free camping on Range with HOT shower and toilets
(Not Powered)
Come enjoy a great week-end of shooting and stay for a while and visit Monto’s Cania Dam for a spot of fishing or sightseeing.
Breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday mornings

Annual MOMA Exhibition
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-07 | Monto Museum of Art
Monto’s Centenary Celebrations.

Tag along tour - hosted by Monto Show
2024-07-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Tag along guided tour through Coominglah.
$25 per adult
15 years & under Free.
Morning tea included provided by the Monto & District Show Society Ladies Committee (You know it will be yummy!).
BYO Lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and a vehicle to travel in.
You will be traveling on dirt roads & will need to be in a four wheel drive.
Get a group of mates together for a guided drive around some of regions significant spots, hear stories and tales from yester year and a great day soaking in the countryside, the history and some great people. See the back roads of Monto.
For more information check the Monto & District Show facebook page or their website: www.montoshow.com.au
Bookings will not open until after the Monto Show April 27 and 28.

Monto Soccer Home Game - Carnvial
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | Monto Combined Sports Complex

Rug Making with Punch Needle
2024-07-20 10:00 - 2024-07-21 15:00 | The Hub, 20 Lister St, Monto

Cutting Club Monto - Round 4
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto

EKKA - RNA
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-19 | Brisbane Show Grounds
EKKA
Brisbane Royal Show
Queensland State Show
