From Friday, 19th July to Sunday, 21st July, Banana Shire will be buzzing with a series of exciting events expected to draw over 5000 visitors to the region. These celebrations include the Queensland Heritage Rally in Biloela, St Joseph’s Race Day at Thangool, and the Bulls and Barrels Rodeo in Theodore.

Queensland Heritage Rally

The 10th Biennial Queensland Heritage Rally, held at Queensland Heritage Park, is part of the Biloela100 Centenary celebrations. This is Queensland’s premier event for collectors, restorers, and vintage machinery enthusiasts. Over three action-packed days, attendees can enjoy working displays of vintage agricultural machinery, vehicles and trucks, steam engines, working horses, and stationary engines. Other activities include hands-on workshops offering blacksmithing, leatherworking, coopering, and a stockman challenge. Each day will feature a grand parade of the vintage collections. The rally runs from Friday to Sunday, concluding at 2 PM on Sunday, promising a great family day out with plenty of attractions and demonstrations.

Theodore Bulls and Barrels Rodeo

On Saturday night at Theodore Showgrounds, enjoy thrilling rodeo action with the 2024 Theodore Bulls and Barrels Rodeo. The event includes a $4000 prize competition, Poddy Ride for young enthusiasts, and freestyle motorcycle stunts by Ausie FMX. It's set to be a fantastic night of entertainment for the whole family.

St Joseph’s Race Day at Thangool Race Club

Also on Saturday, from 12 PM to 5:30 PM, Thangool Race Club will be hosting the annual St Joseph’s Race Day. This family-friendly event features races, fashion competitions, auctions, and raffles. Shuttles will transport attendees from Biloela to the racecourse, ensuring everyone can enjoy the day without worrying about transportation.

Mayor Nev Ferrier said, "It's great to see so many people coming to town. These events are fantastic for local businesses and the community as a whole. Additionally, many of these events are either free or have reasonably priced tickets, making it affordable for families to have a great time out with the kids."