Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Fantastic 50 Country Markets

Time: 7.00am to 2:00pm

Venue: McDowall Street, Roma

Cost: Free entry

Showcasing a fantastic array of arts, crafts, wares, food and drinks at the Country Markets in Arthur and Wyndham Streets. Customers are sure to find something to take home. Heaps of market stalls to wander through and of course there will be bargains to be found.

Fantastic n’ 50 Street Festival – Happy Birthday Easter in the Country sponsored by Origin

Time: 7:30am to 2:00pm

Venue: The Main Stage, CBD, McDowall Street, Roma

Cost: Free entry

Special Guests include:

7:45 to 9:50am – Dean Perrett – Traditional Country Singer and Songwriter and winner of 6 Golden Guitars with the latest being in 2023.

Jeff Brown – Country singer

Neil McCarther and Marco Gliori: Bush Poets

9:00am – Fantastic ‘n50 Street Parade

9:50am – Easter in the Country – latest single – Roma Youth

10:10am – Bluey and Bingo welcome all the children and young at heart to the main stage for a a live interactive experience. BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & © Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018

10:30am – James Van Cooper will entertain with some his wonderful contemporary country music and covers.

12:00am – Jarrad Wrigley – 46^th Toyota Star Maker in 2026 is excited to come to Roma’s biggest birthday party.  A farmer and reality TV personality (yes, you may remember him from Farmer Wants a Wife).  Jarrad hails from Queensland and has dedicated his life to country music.  You can expect to be in for a show packed full of toe tappin’ tunes, knee slappin’ fun, and a country experience that will leave you hollerin’ for more!

Limited seating is available so it would be great to bring your folding chair.

A large range of food markets and refreshments will be available.  Children will have access to a petting zoo, Helli Hoops and there will be a giant bubble canteen. Wow, cannot wait for the biggest birthday party with much singing “Happy Birthday to EITC”.  Let’s get into the spirit of the whole weekend.

Hot Cross Forge – 2 Hour Blacksmithing Workshops – with The Farmer’s Forge

Workshop Times:
8:00am to 10:00am – BBQ Steak Turner
11am to 1pm – Marshmallow Roasting Fork
2pm to 4pm – Cheese Knife

Venue:  42 Tiffin Street Roma

Cost: $165pp

Bookings Essential:  Limited spaces available.  Click to book for these workshops or others HERE

Details:

Join us for a unique hands-on experience for your 2026 Easter weekend!

In these 2-hour hands-on workshops, you’ll fire up the forge, hammer hot steel, and craft your very own Cheese Knife, BBQ Steak Tuner and Marshmallow Roasting Fork ready for everyday use!

Guided by an experienced blacksmith, you’ll learn the fundamentals of traditional metalworking techniques while creating a beautiful, handcrafted tool, perfect for your next backyard firepit or camping trip! 

No prior experience is necessary – this workshop is perfect for beginners and a great way to add some fun and creativity to your Easter weekend!

For more information contact: 

Email: gday@thefarmersforge.com.au

Phone: 0409 492 399

Roma & District Motorcycle Club Day

Time: Practise starts at 8:00am and the day should conclude around 4:00pm

Venue:  Ironbark Raceway, Kimbler Road, Roma

Cost: Gold coin entry for spectators

Details:

MX is back for Easter in the Country!

Camping on site is available for the weekend for racers/family/pitcrew – $30

Canteen operating.

All classes, senior shoot out and prizes for all classes!

To nominate, please contact the RDMC at romamotoclub@gmail.com or keep an eye out on their Facebook page for opening of registrations.

Street Parade

Venue: CBD, McDowall St, Roma

Time: From 9am

Cost: Free

This annual parade show-case Charities, Businesses, Sporting and Recreational Clubs, Schools in Roma and surrounding Districts. With Floats in different shapes and sizes. This parade is a must see in Roma’s Easter in the Country Festival. Commencing at Spencer Street and moving through Charles and Gregory Streets.

Nominate a float today HERE

Roma Historical Motor Vehicle Display

Venue: St Paul’s Anglican Church car park, Cnr Bungil & Arthur Streets, Roma.

Time: 10:00am

Cost: Free

The Roma Historical Motor Club Inc. will be hosting a display of historic vehicles that have taken part in the Street Parade.  Located in the car park behind St Paul’s Anglican Church following the Easter Parade on Saturday. 

John Richardson Camel Rides – Fire Brigade Corner

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Venue: CBD, Roma

Cost: $10 per ride

St Paul’s Anglican Church Activities (Windows, Pipe Organ, Morning Tea, Art & Collectables)

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Cnr Bungil & Arthur Streets, Roma.& Organ Playing – Donation, Barista Coffee and Morning Tea for purchase, Art & Collectibles for sale.

St Paul’s Anglican Church welcomes visitors to view the beautifully stained glass windows and pipe organ in this magnificent building.  Have a go and ‘Play the Pipe Organ’ with organist, Anthony.

Barista coffee and morning tea available.

Art & Collectables for sale in Parish Hall beside St Paul’s Church.

Historic motor vehcile display in church grounds.

Roma Butter Factory – Self-guided tours

Time: 9am to 2:00pm

Venue: 18-20 Station Street, Roma

Cost: Adults – $5, Children under 14 free

For the history buffs take a visit to the Roma Butter Factory and learn about the history of the factory and how it contributed to the development of the town and Roma as a farming community in the early days.

Enjoy the self-guided tour and learn about the history of the factory and the dairying industry.

BBQ and smoko available for purchase.

Up the Creek Garage Museum

Venue: 14 George Street, Roma (just behind Shady’s Lagoon / 15 minute walk along the Adungadoo Pathway from The Big Rig / 10 minutes from the Post Office.)

Cost: $20 Single Adult, 17 and Under FREE.

Time: 9am – 3pm

From Cars in the Garden (commemorating the Aussie Car Industry) to incorporating over 800 pictures of road trips of Australia, USA and New Zealand.  A fabulous collage of photos that tell a million stories and a visit not to be missed when you are in town for Roma’s Easter In The Country.  This is a museum full of memories.

Incorporating a Aussie Holden Museum (with a difference).  Art and murals, get your kicks on Route 66 in a 1969 Mustang or travel the Warrego Hi-Way (old Hi-Way 54) in the Maranoa Travel 1966 XP Falcon ute.

Join in activities such as cornhole tossing and horseshoe pitching. Exciting Activities and fun for all ages.

You can even get your photo taken with the longhorns – Jack or Tex.

The Big Rig Tower & Tree Walk & Self-guided Tour of the Oil Patch

Time: 9am to 4:00pm daily

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $20
Concession $18
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $55
Child $15
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.

Discover the challenges and hardships faced by our pioneers in their pursuit of wealth through Roma oil and understand how their experiences paved the way for today’s thriving multi-billion-dollar industry.

Engage with their narratives, ascend the impressive 40-meter tower, wander along the tree walk amid ancient river red gums, stand beneath the rigs, and grasp the essence of hope, ingenuity, and camaraderie that moulded the Australian oil, gas, and energy sector.

Easter Art Show – Hosted by the Maranoa Artists Inc

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Venue: Roma on Bungil Gallery and Walk of Art, 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma Qld 4455

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Please contact Carol Curran on 0447114881 or Loretta Thomas on 0427 920040 for further information.

Open Gardens at ‘Mooga’ and ‘Wataview’

The country gardens will open for visitor this Easter and both are situated just 15 minutes north of Roma and only 2 klms apart. “Mooga” is the home of Annette and Mark Huntley and “Wataview” is the home of jenny and Shane Ferry. (Annette and Jenny are sisters). Each garden is well established and both have been built around family living in mind. 

Mooga – the home of Mark and Annette Huntley

“Mooga” has multiple garden areas set amongst a large expanse of lawn that connects them all together while still allowing a view of the surrounding countryside.  Each garden has a little “something” of interest for both young and old.  A canteen will operate all day serving tea and coffee and delicious home cooked treats.  Lawn games and a children’s play area is available for use so come along for a look, to relax or play.

Venue: 34 Roma Taroom Road, Roma (see map below for directions)

Time: detailed as below across the Easter weekend
Friday 3 April 2026 – 9:30am to 4pm
Saturday 4 April 2026 – 11:00 am to 4pm
Sunday 5 April 2026 – 9:30am to 4pm
Monday 6 April 2026 – 9:30am to 1pm

Cost: $5 per adult.  Children are free.

Morning and afternoon tea available for purchase.

Wataview – the home of Shane and Jenny Ferry

“Wataview” is situated on the edge of a high ridge overlooking the Bungil Creek.  The garden has its own running Creek that gently runs into a fenced pond, making use of it’s sloping terrain.  There are “free flight” bird aviaries, garden that suroudn a large lawn, orchards and play areas for children.  Come an enjoy the panoramic views as you wander around the garden.  A canteen will operate selling sausages in bread, hot dogs, cold drinks and super doopers.

Venue: 1847 Carnarvon Highway, Roma (see map below for directions).

Time: detailed as below across the Easter weekend
Friday 3 April 2026 – 9:30am to 3pm
Saturday 4 April 2026 – 11am to 3pm
Sunday 5 April 2026 – 9:30am to 3pm
Monday 6 April 2026 – 9:30am to 1pm

Cost: $5 per adult.  Children are free.

Lunch of hot dogs and sausage sizzle available for purchase.

Proceeds from both gardens will be donated to the Cookery and Handicraft sections at the Roma Show.

Cash or EFTPOS is available.

There will be a small plant stall (cash only).

Easter at Western Queensland Spirit

Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Location: Western Queensland Spirits – 50 Bungeworgorai Land, Dargal Road, Roma

Cost:  Free entry. Registrations preferred for general entry and bookings essential for classes: https://wqs.simpletix.com/

Celebrate Easter in the Country with us at Western Queensland Spirit. Bring the whole family with free entry & live music all weekend. Sip on our fan-favourite Hot Cross Rum cocktail, enjoy a lamb BBQ or graze on a much-loved Grazier’s Platter – all to the soundtrack of Maddy Thomas throughout the weekend. For those wanting to get hands-on, join one of our signature Gin Blending, Cocktail Making or Whisky Ageing classes.

XXXX Easter Races

Venue: Showgrounds – Bassett Park, Northern Road Roma

Time: 11:00am to late

Cost: Free Entry

Meet friends to enjoy an afternoon of racing with a five-race program and heaps of children’s entertainment – water slides, face painting and ice-creams!        

EFTPOS facilities with bar, canteen and food carts with a wide variety of food for lunch and dinner. There will be a bbq to purchase that beautiful Roma beef.   

PLUS – take in the super smells nearby with the EITC low and slow BBQ Championships.

Easter Mud Derby sponsored by Roma Tools and Industrial Supplies

Time: 12:30pm start

Venue: Bungil Street Sporting Grounds, Roma

Cost: Gold coin donation

Mud Buggies are back!  Bring down the family for an action packed afternoon!

Canteen and Bar available.

BYO chairs, blankets and shade.

Please note : NO GLASS permitted.

Ironbark Raceway Drag Racing

Time: Gates Open: 1:00pm – Racing commences from 3pm

Venue: Ironbark Raceway – Kimblers Road (off Warrego Highway), Roma

Cost: Pay at the gate your purchase your tickets online HERE.
Adults day pass (14 years and over) $20
Adult 2 day pass (14 years and over) $35
13 years and under FREE entry

Canteen & Bar operating with Eftpos available.

Get your thrills on the Hill at Ironbark Raceway.

Community Bus Operating.

Miniature Train Rides

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Riggers Road, Roma

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: $5 per person (3 years and under free and must be accompanied with an adult)

Ride the “The Roma Express” – a miniature train that travels a picturesque 1.4 km circuit. For all ages.

Roma International Motor Speedway – Easter in the Country Speedway Spectacular 2026

Time: Gates open at 3:00pm.  Cars on track from 4:30pm.

Venue: Roma International Speedway, 27 Two Mile Road, Roma.
(2klms east of Roma on the Warrego Highway – follow the signs).

Cost: $30 – Adults
$15 – 13 to 17yrs
Free – Children Under 12 accompanied by adult
$15 – Aged Pensioners with ID

Get your backside track side for an epic Easter Stampede weekend of racing! Don’t miss all the action. Classes Running is:

• SSA Production Sedans – sponsored by Reis Trucking and Brett Cheetham Timing Services
• SSA Street Stocks – sponsored by Toowoomba Steering and Suspension
• SSA Juniors – Top Stars and New Stars
• RSCC – Super Stockers – sponsored by Miles Tilt and Tow
• Super Stockers
• Nostalgias

Canteen operating on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Bar operating on Easter Saturday only due to licencing restrictions.   Eftpos available.

This program is across Good Friday and Easter Saturday afternoon/evenings and includes qualifying, inverted heats, dash and features.

No dogs are allowed at this event.

Smokin’ Hot Easter BBQ Challenge – Sponsored by Shamrock Civil

Calling all competitors – this event is sanctioned by the Australian BBQ Alliance – It is a Championship Round)

Venue: Bassett Park, Northern Road, Roma

Competitor Entry Fee : $200 per team.  Nominations essential. Nominate by purchasing a competitor ticket HERE.  

Time:  

2:00pm – presentation to judges of platting

4:00pm – presentation of prizes

Categories:
Chicken – any cut
Lamb – any cut
Pork Ribs
Brisket

EITC invites participants into this competition in beef heartland.  Book your flights and charge up your vehicles – all roads lead to Roma next Easter – watch this space. 

Qld Variety, the Children Charity Fundraiser – Pig Races

Time:  4:00pm entry – first race at 5pm

Venue: Club Hotel, Roma

Entry Fee : $10 per adult.  Kids are free.

Cars 407 & 707 Variety the Children Charity Fundraiser brings pig races to Roma this Easter!  Bring cash to place your bets for a chance to win on the races and raffles.

Celebrate Fantastic ‘n 50 afterwards with a DJ at the Club Hotel – a great family night.

Sunset Tower & Tree Walk

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm daily

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $10
Concession $8
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $30
Child $7.50
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.  Combination tickets available online.

Join us at The Big Rig for a new experience to take in the breathtaking beauty of the outback at The Big Rig in Roma, Queensland, with the Sunset Tower & Tree Walk. As the sun begins its descent, casting warm hues across the vast outback landscape, embark on an unforgettable journey that combines panoramic views from The Big Rig Tower with a tranquil stroll through the river red gums along the Tree Walk.

Roma Sings Bush Ballads and Bush Poetry – Live music and yarns (old country style)

Time: 6:00pm till late

Venue: RSL Hall Quintin Street, Roma

Cost: Admission $15 per adult.  Tickets at the door.

Dinner will be available to purchase and a bar will operate.

Special Guests include:

Dean Perrett – Traditional Country Singer and Songwriter and winner of 6 Golden Guitars  – Tamworth 2023
Jeff Brown – Bush Balladeer and Golden Guitar Winner.
Neil McCarther and Marco Gliori, Bush Poets

The Big Rig Express Night Show

Time: 6:00pm daily

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $10
Concession $8
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $30
Child $7.50
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.  Combination tickets available online.

Immerse yourself in an exclusive 35-minute light and sound show beneath the stars at our open-air theatre. Explore the dramatic events that unfolded in Roma, presenting a formidable challenge to the emerging Australian oil and gas industry. Join us as we reveal the raw details and honour the resilience of Australia’s riggers, both from the past and the present.

Enjoy a complimentary Easter Egg while you watch the show.