Check out the great events that happened around our region during Easter in 2018:
Gladstone Foliage & Orchid Society Inc
Date: Fri 30th March, Sat 31st March & Sun 1st April 2018
Time: Good Friday: 9am-5pm, Easter Saturday: 9am-4pm, Easter Sunday: 9am-2pm
Location: Bill Robertson Toyota, Hanson Road
Admission Fee: Free
Orchid & Foliage display and sales. Workshops will be held on Easter Saturday - times to be advised.
Harbour Festival Fun Run
Date: Fri 30th March 2018
Time: 7am race start
Location: Starting from East Shores
Admission Fee: 3km - Juniors: $12, Seniors: $17 | 10km - Juniors: $17, Seniors: $27
The Harbour Festival Fun Run is a 3km & 10km fun run that begins at East Shores and runs through to Spinnaker Park and return. This is an event for all ages and abilities. Gladstone Road Runners have been supporting this event for over 40 years. There will be category prizes and many random draw prizes on the day. With the partnership from the major sponsor, NRG, Gladstone Road Runners will be taking registrations online and the run will commence Good Friday morning at 7am.
Visit
www.gladstoneroadrunners.com.au for further information
Gladstone Ports Corporation's Paint the Port
Date: Online registrations close 4pm, Friday 2nd March. Artwork is due Friday 9th March 2018
Exhibition Date: From Wednesday 21st March - Wednesday 18th April
Exhibition Times: During normal business hours, and on Easter Saturday & Sunday during the Gladstone Harbour Festival
Exhibition Location: Leo Zussino Building, CQ University
GPC's Paint the Port is an art competition open to amateur and professional artists from Gladstone, Rockhampton or Bundaberg with an opportunity to present their unique portrayal of port activities or infrastructure for a chance to win cash prizes. There are four categories: Open, High School, Upper Primary School and Lower Primary School.
Visit
http://www.gpcl.com.au/community/paint-the-port for more information
Gladstone & District Philatelic Society's Annual Stamp Fair
Date: Sat 31st March & Sun 1st April 2018
Time: Easter Saturday: 9am-4pm, Easter Sunday: 9am-3pm
Location: Leo Zussino Building, CQ University
Admission Fee: Free
An event for anyone interested in the hobby of stamp collecting / philately. There will be stamp valuers, stamp dealers, stamp bargain tables, philatelic displays, raffles, circuit books and refreshments.
Visit
http://http://www.gdps.org.au/ for more information
Port Curtis Annual Patchwork Display
Date: Fri 30th March, Sat 31st March 2018
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: The Community Hub, 5 Buller St Gladstone
Admission Fee: Gold coin donation
Current work and creations of members will be displayed demonstrating a range of techniques such as patchwork, quilting, textile work, applique and embroidery. The display will include quilts, hangings, runners, bags and surprises. Tea and coffee will be available, along with a sales table and raffle.
Gladstone Musical Society's Annual Sacred Concert
Date: Thurs 29th March 2018
Time: 10am
Location: Presbyterian Church, Goondoon St Gladstone
Admission Fee: Gold coin donation
Gladstone Musical Society's Annual Sacred Concert will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Goondoon Street on Thursday 29th March. Admission is a gold coin donation and includes morning tea at the hall after the performance.
Svalbard: The Land of Dreams
Date: Wed 21st March - Sat 14th April 2018
Time: Mon - Thurs: 9am-3pm, Sat - Sun: 10am-3pm
Location: Photopia Studio, Shed 5, 8 Crow Street Gladstone
Admission Fee: Free
Svalbard: The land of dreams is an exhibition of photographic prints taken by Gladstone artist Elena Korotkaia on Svalbard, an island in the Arctic, less than 1400km from the North Pole. The exhibition will also include free craft activities for children.
Supported with funding from Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government program that is designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities.
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Date: Wed 28th March - Sun 1st April
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St and follow signs
Admission Fee: $6/$5/$3
View local maritime heritage displays. See special display items such as a 1940's era "putt putt" wooden dinghy that preceded "tinnies" and long time sailing club start boat "TOOT", now restored. Resident model maker Ernie Pitts will be in attendance illustrating his skills. Tea or coffee is complimentary.
HMAS Gladstone
Date: Wed 28th March - Sun 1st April
Time: If the flags are flying, the vessel is open for guided tours
Location: East Shores Gladstone
Admission Fee: Adult: $10, Children: $5
View anytime from the walkway. Please note: closed shoes are essential.
Gladstone Embroiderers Guild Annual Easter Display
Date: Fri 30th & Sat 31st March
Time: 8:30am - 4pm
Location: Gladstone Library, Goondoon St Gladstone
Come and see the beautiful handwork of the members. There will be demonstrations of embroidery by members, sales table and embroidered items and the annual raffle. Tickets will be sold over the two days. Raffle will be drawn on Saturday 31st March at 3pm.
Gladstone Vintage & Classic Car Club Annual Display
Date: Sat 31st March
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Feedbarn, Dawson Highway
Gladstone vintage and classic car club will hold their annual display of vintage cars and stationary engine running day at the Feedbarn on Dawson Highway.
Gladstone All-Bike Classic
Date: Sat 31st March
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: 13 Dawson Highway, Gladstone
Admission: Gold coin donation
Gladstone motorcycle show of historic and other motorcycles.