Join in, step back in time and celebrate our heritage as the Rockhampton Heritage Village hosts the third bi-annual Queensland Heritage Rally from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6.
Attracting visitors and exhibitors from all over the country and overseas, the Queensland Heritage Rally 2008 is the third of its kind.
The Rally was last held in Toowoomba in 2006, attracting 12,000 visitors.
Mayor of Rockhampton, Cr Margaret Strelow said she was delighted Rockhampton had been chosen to host the 2008 Queensland Heritage Rally.
“I am looking forward to the Rockhampton Heritage Village coming alive with thousands of visitors from our own City and from other parts of Queensland, Australia and beyond,” Cr Strelow said.
“There really will be something for everyone, with exhibits including tractors, steam engines, stationary engines, vintage vehicles, classic vehicles, classic bikes, horse and carriage, farm machinery and much more,” she said.
If you’re not into machines, check out the markets, enjoy the live entertainment and bush poets, competitions, demonstrations and displays.
The Rally will include highlights like compere Michael Bailey, daily Grand Parades, The Great Auction and Saturday night dinner.
Entry is free of charge for children under four; children aged four to 15 are $5; from 16 years old to adult are $8; family pass (consisting of two adults and three children) is $22. A three-day adult pass is $20 and a three-day child pass is $12.
For more information, contact the Rockhampton Heritage Village on 4936 1026, or visit the website at www.queenslandheritagerally.com.