Monto Magic

Monto Sheriff Trivia Night
2018-11-03 18:00 - 18:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Monto Community Hall, Newton St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Everyone 16 years and older can attend.
A full bar will be available and for your $20- entry fee you will get trivia, prizes, games, pizza and nibbles.
A maximum of 8 people per table

Monto Blue Light Disco – Halloween Party
2018-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Monto Community Hall New, Newton St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
A fun night for the kids with prizes for the best costume.

Kalpowar Talent Quest
2018-10-20 19:00 - 19:15 | Kalpowar Hall
This event is open to people of all ages and musical abilities.
The winner will be decided by a judging panel.
A great opportunity to be the support act for, the Festival of Small Halls programme, featuring Madison Violet and Harry Jakamarra at Kalpowar on the 17th November.
Expressions of Interest via email to lindag@bordernet.com.au or phone Meagan on 41662088.

Mulgildie School – Prep Open Days
2018-10-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Mulgildie State School
Mulgildie State School is hosting Pre-Prep and open days. If you know someone who has a Prep child for next year, or an older student who might want to enrol at our great little school, let them know.

Monto OES Dance
2018-10-13 19:30 - 19:45 | Mulgildie Hall
Come along for a great night of dancing and fun.

Udderly Historical Day
2018-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Monto Three Moon Historical & Cultural Complex
Join in the fun and excitement at the Udderly Historical day.
More information to come so watch this space

Monto Meet Up – Abercorn, Wuruma, Old Rawbelle
2018-09-30 09:45 - 10:00
Meet up at the Post Office Park Newton St Monto at 9:45am to leave at 10am. This drive will take us out to Mulgildie to visit an old grave yard, old weir and the Bunyip Hole with a back drive through to Abercorn where we will visit the soda springs and taste the crisp soda water as nature herself supplies. Smoko at the Abercorn tennis courts before heading out to explore Wuruma Dam and enjoy our picnic lunch before heading along Old Rawbelle Road to visit the original site of the Rawbelle homestead and see the old grave yard beside the Nogo River. We will then stop at the rest area at Coominglah before heading home via Hurdle Gully with a chance to take in the views from the Coominglah lookout. This is an amazing drive with plenty to see, visit and explore. Don’t forget to pack your smoko/lunch, chair and camera. See You There!!

Monto Dairy Festival – The Wolfe Brothers
2018-09-29 17:00 - 17:15
The Wolfe Brothers will be performing at this years Monto Dairy Festival. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting country rock bands to emerge out of Australia over the past four decades this band delivers from the heart with superb musical skills, great songs, a strong connection with their fans and it is clear at every show – they love what they do.
We are udderly excited to have them as the lead act for this years Festival entertainment.

Udder Butter Ball
2018-09-28 18:00 - 23:00
Join us in celebrating the crowning of the 2018 Monto Dairy Festival Queen or King.
More information to come

Tractor Trek 2018
2018-09-25 08:00 - 2018-09-29 16:00
All tractors are invited to participate in this years Tractor Trek. It will undoubtedly offer something delightful for everyone. Come along and join us as we trek along the naturally beautiful heartland of the picturesque Monto district.
Starting at Monto you will venture throughout our region and return back to Monto in time to join in the Monto Dairy Festival parade.

Monto Dairy Festival Program
2018-09-22 09:00 - 2018-09-30 16:00
“Mustering the Mob” Program
Saturday 22nd Sept – Messy Church 10am -1pm – Monto Community Hall

Monday 24th Sept – Cheese Soiree – Sashing of the Princes/ess – Dairy Painting Judging – Photo Exhibit
7pm – Three Moon Historical & Cultural Complex

Tuesday 25th Sept – The Mustering the Mob Tractor Trek begins.
Udderly Moooononians Luncheon – 11.30am – 2pm at Monto Community Hall

Wednesday 26th Sept – Mustering the Kids Mooosy Day – 9am – 3pm – Monto Fire & Circus Alley

Thursday 27th Sept – Mustering in Memorial Park – p.30am – 11.30am

Friday 28th Sept – Total Cheessy Marking Workshop – Monto Showgrounds
Udder Butter Ball – 6.30pm – Colonial Motel

Saturday 29th Sept – Dairy Festival – Farmers Market – 9am Newton Street
Total Cheessy Making Workshop – Monto Showgrounds
Mustering the Mob Parade – 1pm Newton St to Monto Showgrounds
Monto Dairy Festival – 1.30pm – 11.30pm – Monto Showgrounds

Sunday 30th Sept – Udderly Historical at the Historical Complex

Monto RSL Trivia Night
2018-09-22 06:30 - 06:45 | Monto RSL Club, 7 Rutherford St, Monto
Food & drinks available from 5.30pm
Eyes down at 6.30pm
$60- per table of 6 maximum
A great night of entertainment assured

Monto Quilters High Tea
2018-09-17 09:00 - 09:15 | Monto Combined Sports Clubhouse, Thomson St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Join the Monto Quilters to welcome in Spring with a high tea.
There will be displays, raffle, lucky door, and guest speakers.
Proceeds in aid of Ridgehaven

Mungungo vs the World – Charity Cricket Event
2018-09-15 08:00 - 08:15
Mungungo Sports & Recreation Club Inc are hosting their mid-winter cricket fundraiser at the MCG (Mungungo Cricket Grounds) to raise funds for Life Flight, Angel Flight & Monto Aged Care on Saturday 15th September 2018.
A series of friendly 7-a-side matches throughout the day with the winning team taking on the Mighty Mungungo in the finals. Games start at 8.00am sharp Places available for teams or singles at $5.00 per player.
Throughout the day plenty of great food from our canteen is available with a BBQ at lunch. We have a licenced bar, however, NO BYO ALLOWED. This is a charity event and we are raising funds for worthy causes.
Loads of wonderful prizes in the continuous raffle to be won.
PARTY ON following the event with a pig-on-the-spit and join in on our local Talent Quest. Please note: NO EFTPOS will be available so please make sure you have cash.
Free Camping is available at Mungungo Pub with hot showers and toilets. They also have reasonably priced rooms to stay in just phone Vicki or Steve @ Mungungo Pub on 07 4166 5166.
For more information about the event please contact Vicki Mackay on 07 4166 5166 or Helen Goody 07 4166 5280 or leave a message and we’ll get straight back to you. We have limited to no mobile service in the area.
Email: vicki.mackay0@bigpond.com or send us a Facebook message.

Monto Meet Up – Mt Scoria Tour
2018-09-02 09:45 - 10:00
Meet up at the post office park Newton St at 9:45am to leave at 10:00am. This drive will take us out to Moonford for smoko/toilet stop at the Cania Gorge Recreation area, then head through Kariboe Rd to meet up on the highway for a few Km and turn of at Lawgi Hall to take the back Road through Lawgi to Mt Scoria. 1 of only 3 in the world, Scotland, Sicily and on our doorstep at Thangool this amazing Mountain is made from column shaped volcanic rock that when struck has a musical tone. Mount Scoria has picnic table and toilets . The drive is scenic with some nice views and consists of 39km of gravel road with a few rough sections and is suitable for all vehicles. Heading home will be via the highway. Things to bring: Smoko, lunch, chair, camera and sturdy shoes.

Ridgehaven Charity Bowls Day
2018-09-01 13:00 - 13:15 | Monto Bowls Club, Airport Rd, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Names in by 12.30pm at the Bowls Club or phone Bob Kerr 41663642 before the day.
Patrons please provide a plate to share for afternoon tea.
Everyone welcome

Monto Soccer – Games played at Callide Fields
2018-09-01 08:30 - 08:45
Grand Final Day

The Pink Ribbon Gatsby Night
2018-08-31 07:30 - 07:45 | Monto Colonial Motor Inn, Thompson Street, Monto
You are invited to The Pink Ribbon Great Gatsby Night.
This event is a Cancer Council Fundraiser. There will be raffles, games, dance, prizes and best dressed prizes.
$15- pre event tickets
$20- tickets at the door
Tickets are available from Stacey’s Salon – The Fox & the Hare

Monto Soccer – Games played at Monto Fields
2018-08-25 08:30 - 08:45
Finals Day

Monto Soccer – Games played at Valleys Fields
2018-08-18 08:30 - 08:45
Semi-Finals are played today.

OES Old Time Dance
2018-08-04 19:30 - 19:45 | Mungungo Hall, Mungungo
Come along for a wonderful night of fun, lots of laughs and of course Dancing!
Music Provided By Bruce McGilvery
* Raffles
* Lucky Spot
* Monte Carlo
* Lucky Door

Monto Meet Up – Glassford Chimneys
2018-07-29 09:45 - 10:00
Meet up at the post office park Newton st at 9:45am to depart at 10:am. This trip is suitable for 4×4 and is a round trip taking in the smelter site via Monto-Gladstone rd and doing a loop to return via Monal Rd. It has some rough creek crossings and a step climb through the mountains. It is a very scenic drive steeped in History. There is no available toilet stop, sorry Ladies, we will do 1 main stop at the smelter stop where we can enjoy smoko/lunch and allow time to explore the area. Things to bring lunch/smoko, camera and chairs. Please specify if you have a spare seat or if you would need a ride.

Monto Soccer – Games played at Valleys Fields
2018-07-28 08:30 - 08:45

Monto Soccer – Games played At Valleys Fields
2018-07-21 08:30 - 08:45
Double Round played today.

Old Time Dance
2018-07-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Mulgildie Hall
Come along and have yourself a great night. It’s a very good reason to scrub those dance shoes up.
Music by The Silver Comets
* Lucky Door
* Raffles
* Lucky Spot
* Monte Carlo
* Chocolate Waltz
Adults $10- High School $5- Primary School Free
Supper Provided
Door proceeds to the RFDS Raffle proceeds towards installing fans in the hall.

Mungungo Hall Movie Night
2018-07-14 18:30 - 18:45 | Mungungo Hall, Mungungo
Come to Mungungo Hall on 14th July for a Family Movie Night.
FREE ENTRY
Nibbles available for a small cost.
6.30pm START

Mulgildie Hotel Car Show
2018-07-14 10:00 - 10:15 | Mulgildie Hotel
10 major TROPHIES to be won
70s Theme Night
200$ best dressed
Entertainment by Bear
Free Camping
BOOK YOUR CAR IN NOW

Dalga Drive – Monto Meet Up
2018-06-24 09:45 - 10:00 | Monto Memorial Park
Meet Up at the Post Office Park at 9:45 am to leave at 10:00 am. This drive will take us out over Bukali Scrub and pass through Bancroft to take Walkers Creek Road to Kalpowar with a run down Fireclay road. A quick toilet stop at the recreation area before heading up to Dalga. Smoko on the banks of the Kolan River at Dalga before heading into Builyan and Many Peaks with a stop at the Many Peaks Weir. Heading back to Monto via the Kalpowar Range where we will stop in to explore the old copper mine and have lunch before heading back to Monto via Dakiel Road, Cannindah Road and Langs Roads. This drive is suitable for 4WD and 2WD with clearance. This trip offers great bush tracks through forest grazing country with frequent stops to admire the views from the hill tops.

Monto Soccer – Games to be played At Callide Fields
2018-06-23 08:30 - 08:45
This is a Double Round

School Sports Day – Monto & District Schools
2018-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Monto State Primary School
