MOURA'S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT
The highlight of Moura's annual event calendar is attended by thousands of locals, visitors, and past residents who attend an action packed week for the annual Moura Coal and Country Festival in August each year.
The highlight of Moura's annual event calendar is attended by thousands of locals, visitors, and past residents who attend an action packed week for the annual Moura Coal and Country Festival in August each year.
Established since 1971, the Festival has reached new strengths through the commitment of the community and Moura Mine Management.
With the Moura Mine operating since 1961, the Moura Coal and Country Festival has proven to be a community stabiliser, in the face of past tragedies and uncertainties within the local mining community.
Many mining families who left town following the closure of the underground mine, are drawn back each year by the annual event to reunite with old friends and family.
The Moura Recreation Ground is where the hub of activities are held, where there is something for everyone: spectacular fireworks displays; wheelbarrow races; the Queensland Coal Shovelling Championships; a rodeo; wood chopping; live Central Queensland bands; a crasharama and motorbike event; as well as the ever popular side show alley for the kids and much, much more.
SOME DATE CLAIMERS
While the main part of the festival takes place from Friday 22 August through Saturday 23 August, there are a number of events happening in the week leading up to the finale. These include: Festival Ball: Saturday 16 August
Motor X Fun Day: Sunday 17th August
Mixed Touch Football: Tuesday 19 August at 6pm
Community Concert: Wednesday 20th August
Queensland Coal Shovelling and Roof Bolting Event: Saturday 23 August.
While the main part of the festival takes place from Friday 22 August through Saturday 23 August, there are a number of events happening in the week leading up to the finale. These include: THRILLS AND SPILLS AT THE RODEO
Not to be missed, the APRA Rodeo is one of the highlights of the festival.This year it's on at 6:30 on Friday 22 August at the Moura Recreation grounds.The action packed schedule includes: OPEN BULL RIDE
SADDLE BRONC RIDE
BARE BACK BRONC RIDE
TEAM ROPING
STEER WRESTLING
ROPE AND TIE
LADIES BARREL RACE
BREAK AWAY ROPING
2nd DIVISION BULL RIDE
2nd DIVISION BULL RIDE
2nd DIVISION BRONC RIDE
..and just for the kids:
Junior Barrel Race
Junior Steer Race
Junior Break Away Roping
Day Members: Entries to committee on 07 49971489/ 0419 722189
Entries Close Thursday 14 August
Free Competitor camping and Breakfast.
Check the APRA Site for descriptions of these events.
Not to be missed, the APRA Rodeo is one of the highlights of the festival.This year it's on at 6:30 on Friday 22 August at the Moura Recreation grounds.The action packed schedule includes: ..and just for the kids:
Day Members: Entries to committee on 07 49971489/ 0419 722189
Entries Close Thursday 14 August
Free Competitor camping and Breakfast.
Check the APRA Site for descriptions of these events.
37 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG
The colourful event has even spawned world champions, such as the Queensland Coal Shovelling Title. Another highlight is the timed roof bolting event, which was a mining initiative.
Event Organiser and Deputy Mayor Maureen Clancy believes that the success of the event is a true testament to the strength of the community and the commitment of the Moura Mine. "The mine has had changes in management over the years, but they recognise the importance that the community places on this event and have remained our biggest financial and in-kind supporter for the past 37 years," she said.
Keep track of Festival events in the Moura Messenger.
The colourful event has even spawned world champions, such as the Queensland Coal Shovelling Title. Another highlight is the timed roof bolting event, which was a mining initiative. Event Organiser and Deputy Mayor Maureen Clancy believes that the success of the event is a true testament to the strength of the community and the commitment of the Moura Mine. "The mine has had changes in management over the years, but they recognise the importance that the community places on this event and have remained our biggest financial and in-kind supporter for the past 37 years," she said.
Keep track of Festival events in the Moura Messenger.
