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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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
