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Major Sponsors
Kilkivan Shire Logo
 
Gympie Times Masthead
     

  

www.fealtd.com


www.woodheadstudios.com

Concert proudly sponsored by Tom Grady and Ken Mills Toyota


COST

Full Weekend
(includes ride,  - Adults  - $30
camping & concert) - 12 - 17 years - $20
- Under 12 - $10
   
Ride Only
- All ages - $10 (no entry to showground)
 Wongella Ride
- As for full weekend - Includes showgrounds access

All pre-paid tickets (including Fred Brophy Boxing Troupe) will go into the draw to win two nights accommodation in a unit for up to four people at beautiful Noosa.  

Sponsored by Kilkivan Antiques And Collectibles and Widgee Engineering.  This will be drawn on Saturday night.  Pre-paid tickets close 2nd April, 2007.


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 Wednesday morning the 11th April 2007 for campers.  Camping fees are included in admission price. 

There are hot showers and toilets available in the Showgrounds. Further information contact Nev McSweeney 5484 1168. 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.

TALENT SEARCH

Don’t forget the Finals of the Kilkivan Toyota Country Talent Search sponsored by Toyota. These will be held at the Campfire Concert at the Kilkivan Showground on  Saturday Night.

 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  - Lloyd Pearce, (07) 4168 4137

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

Kilkivan Post Office
McIlwain Civil
Cooloola Pump and Irrigation
Pictures 'N' Letters - Embroidery Service
Nolan Meats
Dan Sullivan Livestock
Kilkivan Bush Camping
Barry & Marjorie Ward, Geotechnical Consulting Services

Cooloola Colour Graphics

Kilkivan News & Takeaway

Radio 4GY Australian Press Network
McSweeney Meats Kilkivan Powers Transport

Widgee General Store

Widgee Engineering
Crow FM 90.7 Zinc 96.1
Ergon Energy Blue Dog
Riverina Stockfeeds Saxby Feedlot Pty Ltd
"K" Bits & Spurs JTpress.com.au
Lawson Realty, Goomeri Kilkivan Antiques & Collectibles
 
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