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Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Saturday 30 March 2024

Country Markets

Venue: McDowall Street, Roma

Time: 7.00am to 2:00pm

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.

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

Time: 7:30am to 9.00am

Cost: Free entry

Special Guests include:

Jeff Brown – Bush Balladeer and Golden Guitar Winner

Dean Perrett – Tradition Country Singer and Songwriter and Golden Guitar Winner – Tamworth 2023

Alisha Smith – Multiple Award winner and Australia’s only lady playing Tradition Country Ballads

Caitlyn Jamieson – Winner of the Macca’s Golden Gig – Tamworth 2023

Scotty Mack – Contemporary country songwriter and singer and finalist in Telstra Road to Tamworth Competition and local talent.

Gary Fogarty: Bush Poet

Brian Weir: Bush Poet

Street Parade

Venue: CBD, McDowall St, Roma

Time: 9:00am to 10:00am

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

Live Music Saturday – Supported by Major Sponsor Origin Energy as Upstream Operator for Australia Pacific LNG

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

Time: 10:00am to 1.00pm

Cost: Free entry

10:00am to 10:30am – Bluey and Bingo welcome all children to Central Stage for their Live Interactive Experience.  For all the kids and those young at heart this will be a show not to be missed!  BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & © Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018

10:45am to 11:45am – Natalie Pearson – Be entertained by the energetic and engaging pocket rocket performer Natalie Pearson with her contemporary country performance.  She is not to be missed!

Musician Natalie Pearson image

12 noon to 12:45am – Riley Young

1:00pm to 1:45pm – Larry Cann

Catch your breath with a siesta in the afternoon and live music will be on again at each of the local country pubs in the evening.

Roma Butter Factory

Venue: 18-20 Station Street, Roma

Time: 9am to 2:00pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

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.

Flyer for Roma's Butter Factory opening hours over Easter.

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

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Time: 9am to 4:30pm daily

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.

Learn about the trials and tribulations that our pioneers endured whilst trying to strike it rich with Roma oil, and how their lessons have led to a multi-billion industry today.

Immerse yourself in the pioneering stories, climb the magnificent 40m tower, meander along the tree walk through the ancient river red gums, stand beneath the rigs and gain an understanding of hope, ingenuity and mateship that shaped the Australian oil, gas and energy industry.

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 – 4pm

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.

Up the Creek Museum poster   Up the Creek Museum Logo

John Richardson Camel Rides

Venue: CBD, Roma

Cost: $10 per ride

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Gin tasting with Western Queensland Spirits

Venue: Western Queensland Spirit Distillery, Roma

Sessions: Please note sessions are limited to 150 adults.
Saturday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Sunday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Monday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm

Cost: $20 per adult, Children under 18 yrs free.  Tickets will include tasting of three products on a tasting paddle.  Bookings Essential. Purchase your tickets HERE.

How do western botanicals including bush lemon, desert lime, salt bush and lemon myrtle sound for your gin and tonic? The Outback gin has a drier style, a hint of spice and a citrus finish. It’s our unique take on a classic London dry. Garnish with a slice of lime and pair with a gentle tonic and you’re ready to sit back and relax in the splendour of the bush location.

Western Queensland Spirit Gin products

St Paul’s Anglican Church Activities (Windows, Stalls & Morning Tea)

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

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: Windows – Donation, Stalls & Morning Tea for purchase

St Paul’s Anglican Church welcomes visitors to view the stained glass windows in this magnificent building.  Plants, Vintage Art and Collectables, Books and White Elephant Stalls

Barista coffee and morning tea available

The ‘Biggest Pumpkin Competition’

Roma Historical Motor Club display of historic vehicles including tractors

Roma Historical Motor Club

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

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: Donation

St Pauls Anglican Church will be hosting the Roma Historical Motor Club in the car park following the Easter Parade on Saturday. There will be a display of historic vehicles including tractors.

Morning tea will be available for purchase beside the Church.

Roma Historical Car Club

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

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: Donation

St Pauls Anglican Church will be hosting the Historical Car Club in the car park behind St Pauls following the Easter Parade on Saturday. The Church will be open for visitors and tour guides available for window tours. Tea, Coffee and morning tea available for purchase plus a small plant stall.

In Stitches Quilt & Craft Show

Venue: Hibernian Hall, Hawthorne Street, Roma Qld 4455

Cost: $5 per adult

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

2024 Quilt and Craft Show poster for Roma's Easter in the Country

Easter Art Show

Venue: Walk of Art, Hawthorne Street, Roma Qld 4455

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Dance like an Animal

Venue: ANZ/Post Office intersection, CBD Roma

Cost: Free

Time: 11am

Come dance with the Animals and Keely Johnson.  The animal mascots from the Street Parade are here to perform and invite you to sing and dance with them. 

See them in action HERE.

Dance like an Animal event posterDance like an Animal Character dancing with children

Miniature Train Rides

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Riggers Road, Roma

Time: Operating between 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: $2

Ironbark Raceway Drag Racing

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

Time: Gates Open: 2:00pm – Racing commences from 3pm

Cost: Adults $15 (15 years and over)
14 years and under FREE entry

Get your backsides, trackside for some great drag racing action.

The South West Drag Racing Association will be celebrating ’20 years of Ironbark Raceway’. The race track was officially opened at Easter 2003.

To celebrate we hope to get as many past and present members together for a three day event which includes:

Friday
2pm – Burnout Competition at 2pm

Heats to be run (with Finals of Burnouts on Saturday afternoon)  Canteen only operating.  Eftpos Available

6pm Official ’20 years of Ironbark’ Dinner at Ironbark – tickets available by contacting secretary@ironbarkraceway.com.au

Saturday
2pm – Gates open to Public for a 3pm start. 

Qualifying of Drag Racing and Burnout Comp Finals.
Canteen & Bar operating with Eftpos available.

Sunday
8am – Gates open to Public for a 9am start.
Canteen & Bar operating.  Eftpos available

Get your thrills on the Hill at Ironbark Raceway.

Gin tasting with Western Queensland Spirits

Venue: Western Queensland Spirit Distillery, Roma

Sessions: Please note sessions are limited to 150 adults.
Saturday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Sunday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Monday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm

Cost: $20 per adult, Children under 18 yrs free.  Tickets will include tasting of three products on a tasting paddle.  Bookings Essential. Purchase your tickets HERE.

How do western botanicals including bush lemon, desert lime, salt bush and lemon myrtle sound for your gin and tonic? The Outback gin has a drier style, a hint of spice and a citrus finish. It’s our unique take on a classic London dry. Garnish with a slice of lime and pair with a gentle tonic and you’re ready to sit back and relax in the splendour of the bush location.

Western Queensland Spirit Gin products

XXXX Easter Races

Venue: Showgrounds – Bassett Park, Northern Road Roma

Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Cost: Free Entry

Meet friends to enjoy an afternoon of racing with a five race program.

EFTPOS facilities with Bar and Canteen.          

Roma History Lodge

Venue: 17 McDowall Street, Roma

Cost: Gold coin donation

Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  Open from 2:00pm to 5:00pm each day

Roma History Lodge – the written history of Roma and surrounds. 

Enjoy the themed display ‘100 Years of QCWA Western Division’ and the lodge is also open for anyone wanting to check out their family history in the area.  Many books on local history also for sale.

Roma International Motor Speedway

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

Time: Gates open at 4:00pm.  Cars on track from 5:00pm.

Cost: $25 – Adults
$10 – 13 to 17yrs
Free – Children Under 12
$10 – Aged Pensioners with ID

Classes running:
Legend Car Classic
National 4’s
Microsprints
Nostalgia Sedans
Rocky Super Stockers Memorial
SSA Juniors
Surfers Paradise Sedans

View the promo video by clicking here HERE

Gin tasting with Western Queensland Spirits

Venue: Western Queensland Spirit Distillery, Roma

Sessions: Please note sessions are limited to 150 adults.
Saturday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Sunday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Monday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm

Cost: $20 per adult, Children under 18 yrs free.  Tickets will include tasting of three products on a tasting paddle.  Bookings Essential. Purchase your tickets HERE.

How do western botanicals including bush lemon, desert lime, salt bush and lemon myrtle sound for your gin and tonic? The Outback gin has a drier style, a hint of spice and a citrus finish. It’s our unique take on a classic London dry. Garnish with a slice of lime and pair with a gentle tonic and you’re ready to sit back and relax in the splendour of the bush location.

Western Queensland Spirit Gin products

Roma Sings Bush Ballads and Bush Poetry

Venue: RSL Hall Quintin Street, Roma

Time: 6:00pm til late

Cost: Admission $10.  Pay at the door.

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

Special Guests include:

Jeff Brown – Bush Balladeer and Golden Guitar Winner

Dean Perrett – Tradition Country Singer and Songwriter and Golden Guitar Winner – Tamworth 2023

Alisha Smith – Multiple Award winner and Australia’s only lady playing Tradition Country Ballads

Caitlyn Jamieson – Winner of the Macca’s Golden Gig – Tamworth 2023

Scotty Mack – Contemporary country songwriter and singer and finalist in Telstra Road to Tamworth Competition and local talent.

Gary Fogarty: Bush Poet

Brian Weir: Bush Poet

The Big Rig Night Show Sunset Experience

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Time: 5:30pm daily

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.

Ignite your interest in sabotage, drama and intrigue through the eyes of a “Roma Rigger” guide, with a glass of Outback port and an original short history film under the stars in our outdoor theatre. 

The events that occurred in Roma threatened to destroy the Australian oil and gas industry before it even began, join us as we share the gritty details and salute Australia’s riggers, past and present.

Eva’s Place Roma Easter Soiree

Venue: Cultural Centre, Bungil Street, Roma

Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Details to come.
 
This event is a fundraiser for Eva’s Place Roma and an opportunity will be given on the night to financially contribute to the work of Eva’s Place. Eva’s Place is proud to be a contributor to Roma’s Easter in the Country.