Monto Magic

Monto Races
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26 | Monto Race Course, 31 Airport Road, Monto
Monto Races

Saturday 25th March
5 local races
Bookmakers on site.

FEATURE FASHION CATEGORIES

With 2023 being our 95th year of Racing, we thought why not host a GEM of a celebration

Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sunwater; we are excited to bring our ‘Gems, Sparkle & Shine’ Category to this years Fashion on the Field.

Anyone (who hasn’t won on the day) is encouraged to enter and with over $500 in cash and prizes on offer – who wouldn’t want to!

We are also excited to introduce a fun ‘Monto’s Gem of a Mullet and/or Mo’ category. This event is open to gentleman of any age and you may have a Mullet, a Mo or both! Judges will be looking for great charisma in addition to your epic Mullet and/or Mo.

A $5 entry fee will be charged for the Gem of a Mullet and/or Mo Category, with all proceeds being donated to RACQ LifeFlight Rescue. If you’ve left it a bit late to grow a Mullet or Mo, you are more than welcome to make a donation to this essential service.

Tickets & Table Bookings

Tickets go on sale via Try Booking on Monday, 13 February 2023 at 8:00am. Link – http://www.trybooking.co/CFOBP

We are excited to introduce a Marquee to our 2023 Race Day, sponsored by our fabulous Platinum Sponsors – KellCo Rural Agencies Monto, Albert Hotel Monto and Monto Three Moon Motel. The Marquee (tables of 6) will have direct access to our NEW Wine and Cocktail Bar and optimal viewing to the Fashions on the Field Stage.

Limited Corporate Tables (8 people) are also available.

Grazing Platters can also be purchased on Try Booking and must be pre-ordered.

We can’t wait for you to celebrate our 95th year of racing in Monto with us!

Derek F Smith at the Albert Hotel
2023-03-25 18:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Join us at the Albert Hotel on Saturday 25th March and dance through into the night to all your favourites, performed by the one and only Derek F. Smith
Kitchen will be open for extended hours from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
$20 PIZZA SPECIAL

Fred Brophy Boxing Tent
2023-03-31 19:00 - 23:45, 2023-04-01 19:00 - 23:45 | Grand Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Fred Brophy Boxing Tent

Get ready to rumble with the one and only Fred Brophy’s Famous Boxing Troupe!
Pitching his tent for TWO NIGHTS ONLY at Monto’s Grand Hotel on March 31st & April 1st, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
Led by the legendary Australian tent boxing promoter, Fred Brophy OAM, the Boxing Troupe is renowned for their thrilling bouts between the troupe’s boxers and local challengers. And guess what? YOU could be one of them!
All you have to do is show your interest by answering the call of Brophy’s drum and get ready to step into the ring!
Don’t wait any longer to secure your spot – bookings are a MUST and can be made by phone or email. This is the ultimate boxing experience that you won’t forget!

Youth Week
2023-04-11 - 2023-04-12 | Monto, Monto
Professor Stupendous will be returning to the North Burnett for Youth Week in the 2023 April School holidays. This time, our adopted Professor will be joined by the Brilliant Mr B – the funniest tennis coach this side of the universe.

There will be everything from inspiring the next generation of tennis super stars, super fun games, robotics and even a Science Show!
To book a place in one of the events or to secure your seat on the bus, go to Council’s Youth Week Eventbrite page here: https://fal.cn/3x6N7 or call Council on 1300 696 272.

Rodeo at the Monto Show
2023-04-21 15:00 - 23:45 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Monto Show Rodeo

Friday 21 April
Rodeo, Barbecue, Bar, Side Shows and Food vans
More details will be available from www.montoshow.com.au as they are confirmed
Tickets available at the gate, all non members must pay to attend.
Adults: $15
Pensioners/High School Students: $8 (must provide ID)
Primary School Students: $5
Children under 5: Free
Cars (Apply to Secretary for pass): $5

Monto & District Show
2023-04-22 07:00 - 2023-04-23 15:00 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Monto & District Show

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April
Extreme Horseman Trials, Show Horse & Pony events, Working Dog Challenge, Show Dry Work Challenge
Prime & Stud Beef, Young Judges & Handlers, Woodchop, Chainsaw
Dog Show, Poultry, Farm Produce, Vegetables, Fruit, Giant Pumpkin
Photography, Colouring In & Design, Horticulture, Floral Art
Pot Plants & Ferns, Handicraft, Fine Arts, Literacy
Cooking and Children’s Guinea Pigs
Children’s Entertainment, Side Shows, Trade Sites, Machinery and Food vans
More details will be available from www.montoshow.com.au as they are confirmed
SATURDAY
Adults: $12
Pensioners/High School Students: $8 (must provide ID)
Primary School Students: $5
Children under 5: Free
Cars (Apply to Secretary for pass): $5
SUNDAY
Adults: $8
Pensioners/High School Students: $6 (must provide ID)
Primary School Students: $4
Children under 5: Free
Cars (Apply to Secretary for pass): $5

Free Childrens entertainment

ANZAC Day
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-26

ANZAC Day Dawn Service & March
2023-04-25 04:00 - 09:30 | Memorial Park, Monto, Newton St, Monto
ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
The Albert Hotel Monto is proud to be hosting the Monto Services Club’s ANZAC Day event on April 25.
We will be open with an extended liquor license from 5am, with bacon and egg rolls available as well as live music from 10am and Two Up run by the Services Club.
The event is open to all, with all profits being donated to Legacy.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service
2023-04-25 06:00 - 07:00 | Monto RSL Club, 7 Rutherford St, Monto
ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
6am Monto RSL Club. Followed by a Gunfire breakfast.

Chad Morgan at the Mungungo Pub
2023-04-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Mungungo Pub
Chad Morgan at Mungungo Pub
The Sheik of Scrubby Creek
The Last of our Pioneers still touring Australia
He’s not an idol – He’s a living legend!
Tickets are $20 and available at the Mungungo Pub – 41665166
Dinner will also be available – please book in.

Support the Girls Paint & Fit
2023-05-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Monto RSL, Rutherford St, Monto
Support the Girls Paint & Fit

Support the Girls and Monto Neighborhood Centre are hosting a Paint and Fit event on the 3rd and 4th of May! REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL! Call now to register for an amazing day out

Kellco Monto Ladies Luncheon
2023-05-04 11:15 - 14:30 | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto
Monto Ladies Luncheon
We would like to extend an open invitation to our Kellco Rural Agencies Monto Ladies Luncheon.
Join us for an early Mother’s Day celebration. Ticket includes a drink on arrival, 3 course lunch and a gift bag for each attendee.
Guest Speaker Chantal Corish is a registered psychologist who has a passion for encouraging people to pay attention to their mental health and wellbeing. She enjoys connecting with Women to help them embrace their inner beauty, creativity and intellect.
We are also extremely excited to be raising funds for Kellco Rural Agencies’ Giving Back to the Community Initiative to bring Josh Arnold Small Town Culture to perform with the children of Monto and surrounding region schools later in the year. Josh Arnold
Thank you also to our sponsors for the event – Total Conveyancing & Albert Hotel Monto
Purchase tickets online here https://www.trybooking.com/CGRTO

Monto Soccer Home Game
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07, 2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | 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.

Monto Roo's Home Game
2023-05-06 15:00 - 22:00 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Home Game
Roo’s V’s Eagles
Gates open 3pm
Kick off 5pm

Monto Soccer at Valleys in Biloela
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-14, 2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | Valleys Soccer Grounds, Rainbow St, Biloela
Valleys

Under 8's Day
2023-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Monto State Primary School
Under 8’s day
At Monto State Primary School.
If you are able to pre order your lunch that would be great.

DJ's Steel & Concrete 40th
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-28 | DJ’s Steel & Concrete, Mill Road, Monto.

Monto Charbray Show & Sale
2023-05-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Sale Yards, Sale Yards Road, Monto
Charbray & Charbray Infused Special Sale.
Incorporating an all-breed weaner show & Sale.
Hosted by Kellco Rural Agencies – https://kellco.com.au/
Facebook: Kellco Rural Agencies Monto
For more information on the Charbray Breed check out the Charbray Society of Australia website – https://www.charbray.org/
Facebook: Charbray Society of Australia Ltd

Monto Soccer at Callide in Biloela
2023-05-27 - 2023-05-28 | Callide Soccer Grounds, Jambin-Dakenbah Road, Biloela
Callide

Montonians Luncheon
2023-05-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Monto Shire Hall
The Montonians Luncheon is on this Tuesday the 30th of May. Open to all over 50s, for $10 you get a two course meal and raffle tickets. Doors open 11am, lunch at Noon. This is a lovely social get together for our residents new and old or visitors. Please put your name name down at the Library on Monday.

Burnett Shows Sub Chamber Awards
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-05 | Gin Gin Show Grounds
Hosted by the Gin Gin Show, the Burnett Sub Chamber finals will be held Sunday 4th of June. Winners from Prime Cattle Junior Judging, Stud Cattle Junior Judging and Paraders from their local shows in the Burnett area will be competing to see who will represent the Burnett Sub Chamber at the EKKA.

Australian Government Mobile Service Centre
2023-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Near Monto Shire Hall, Rutherford St, Monto

Koala Scat Work Shops
2023-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Goondicum
HELP US Collect Koala Scats!
Register and attend one of the FREE Burnett Koala Workshops (Koala scat collection & testing) and help us build the Regions First Baseline Data for koala populations of the Burnett.
Only 10 places available! Click the link below to register or email misty@betterburnett.com or on ph: 4166 3898
https://mailchi.mp/4267e9659110/koala-scat-workshops
These workshops are delivered by Koala Detection Dogs – OWAD Environment and supported by Burnett Catchment Care Association under the Burnett Koala Program with funding from the Australian Government: Department of Industry, Science and Resources – a collaboration with Wild DNA & Federation University Australia, Goondicum Pastoral Co and Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council Inc.

23rd Abercorn Goodwill Games
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | Abercorn State School
23rd Abercorn Goodwill games will be on Saturday 10th June.

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

Monto Soccer at Moura
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | Moura soccer fields, Master St, Moura
Moura

Monto Show Think Tank & Appreciation day
2023-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
11 June we will be holding a Think Tank and Appreciation Day to say thank you to our volunteers and to go through feedback from this years Show. RSVPs appreciated
