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Major Sponsors
 
Gympie Times Masthead
     

  

www.fealtd.com

Concert proudly sponsored by Tom Grady and Ken Mills Toyota


COST

Full Weekend
(includes ride,  - Adults  - $40
camping & concert) - 12 - 17 years - $20
- Under 12 - $15 for ride; Concert entry free
   
Ride Only
- All ages - $15 (no entry to showground)
Concert Only
- 12 and over - $20

REGISTRATION and ARMBANDS 

Available at trail starting points. To participate in ride and/or admission to Showground is by armband ONLY. Admission is free to Sunday's events. 

Kilkivan Showground will be open from Thursday morning the17th April 2009 for campers.  Camping fees are included in admission price. 

There are hot showers and toilets available in the Showgrounds. Further information contact Nev McSweeney on 5484 1251. There will be NO reservations taken at Kilkivan. Each campsite will be able to erect small temporary yards for their horses. The Caretaker will advise appropriate size if anyone is in doubt. 

NOTE THERE IS NO CAMPING OUTSIDE THE SHOWGROUNDS OR AT THE NATIONAL TRAIL FACILITY NEAR BY.

 FOOD AND DRINK 

Food and drink for smoko and lunch is available for purchase on all trails, except the Carriage Trail. BYO if you wish.

  • Drinking water available from SES vehicles at smoko and lunch stops
  • Bring your own mug.  
  • Plenty of food and drink available in Kilkivan town (3 Cafés, 1 Restaurant & Hotel/Motel) 
  • Breakfast available at Kilkivan showground on Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 6:30 am.

COURTESY BUSES 

Free courtesy buses will run a continuous shuttle service between the Showgrounds and Kilkivan Township from 6:00pm Friday night and again on Saturday night.

Courtesy Buses depart the Showgrounds at 5.30 pm Saturday to return to starting points for recovery of vehicles. 

SPRAYING

 Horses returning to tick free areas can be sprayed by a certified sprayer for a small fee at the Kilkivan Showground from 5:00 pm on Saturday and again at the Kilkivan Showground from10:00 am Sunday.

Contact  - Mike Webb, Ph: 5484 1321

WEEDS

To help control the spread of declared weeds in Kilkivan Shire, the committee would be grateful if participants could ensure as far as practical, that their horses are free of declared weeds' seeds before they leave home.

WATER

We are currently on Level 5 Water Restrictions.  We have a limited supply of water which is needed for drinking, showers and toilets.  Please be mindful of this.  No washing of vehicles, floats or water wasting will be tolerated.


OTHER SPONSORS

Kilkivan Hotel/Motel

Gympie Saddleworld
Cooloola Pump and Irrigation
Nolan Meats
Dan Sullivan Livestock
Kilkivan Bush Camping

Cooloola Colour Graphics

Kilkivan News & Takeaway

Radio 4GY Powers Transport

Widgee General Store

Widgee Engineering
Crow FM 90.7 Blue Dog
"K" Bits & Spurs Saxby Feedlot Pty Ltd
Lawson Realty, Goomeri Kilkivan Antiques & Collectibles
 
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