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Gympie Gold Rush Festival - Gold Fever Then and Now
Gympie

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Gympie comes alive in October, to celebrate it's birthday and the discovery of Gold in 1867 with a vibrant calendar of events. Commencing with a Gala Ambassadors Ball, 12 days of historical and cultural activities are planned with the highlight being a colourful display of local talents in a Twilight Street Parade and Party. Other features include a Command Performance, Gold Panning Competition, Mary Valley Rattler Rail Trips and local fresh markets. The festival will have something for everyone.

Various events throughout the calendar will be ticketed events. Some will require registration or competitor fees. The majority of activities will be offered free of charge to the general public.


CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: 07 5483 8079
Email: secretary@goldrush.org.au
Web: www.goldrush.org.au

ENTRY INFORMATION

Open Times:
Please contact the operator for opening times and session times.
Date: From 11 Oct 08 To 22 Oct 08
Frequency: Annual

Venue: Various Venues
Main Street
Gympie
Queensland, Australia
4570

ENTRY COSTS

EntryCostValid From 
Adult$0.00   11 - 22 Oct 08   Please contact operator for further details.

FURTHER INFORMATION


Children: Children are welcome.

Disabled: Facilities are available for guests with a disability.

Miscellaneous:

Events will be held at Gympie's Main Street, Gympie Civic Centre and The Historical Mining Museum at Lake Alford. All venues are easily accessed via the Bruce Highway. Gympie is located just two hours north of Brisbane.