That’s right, it’s time for freaking February already!
Dine Down Town – Friday 2 February – now Friday 9 February
Monthly street food market is back and at St Luke’s again. Cash only and 20 food vans to choose from! RSVP on Facebook.
Grand Central Indoor Markets – Friday 2 to Sunday 4 February
The Grand Central Indoor markets are on again this weekend, held on Level 1 across from the Market Room. Stalls include Zhi Ba Candles, Green Dandelion, Positively Organic and Harper Bee.
Backroad Bash – Saturday 3 February
Calling all country fans, it’s your first all ages country music festival in Toowoomba. Mick Lindsay is leading the 9-artist lineup and as well as tunes you can expect food and fun. RSVP on Facebook and get your tickets at Toowoomba Tickets. The venue is Blank Space.
Super Bowl Party at the Cow – Monday 5 February
Take Monday the 5th off, you’re needed at the Spotted Cow from 8am to 3pm to watch the holy grail of American football. Join the Facebook event.
Beer Yoga at the Cube – Wednesday 7 February
Beer and yoga at the same time? If you say so. If you like beer AND yoga get down to the Cube Hotel at 6.30pm to enjoy a stretch and a sip. Reserve your place in the class by calling (07) 4632 4747. RSVP on Facebook.
Craft Alive – Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February
Immerse yourself in all things craft at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre. If you get your tickets online they’re $12. RSVP on Facebook.
Gin Sanity – Saturday 10 February
Shaping up to be the flagship event of February is Gin Sanity at Blank Space. There’ll be a range of gin, food, music and even badminton. RSVP on Facebook and get your tickets at Eventbrite.
Benjamin Tupas – ‘Mindanao Story Cycle’ Exhibition Opening – Sunday 11 February
This art exhibition is about local multidisciplinary artist Ben Tupas’ trip to the southern Philippines, where his parents grew up. The exhibition will run from Saturday 10 February to Sunday 11 March at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – the opening is on Sunday 11 February at 1.30pm – you’ll hear the artist talk about the work. Email art@tr.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4688 6652 by noon Wednesday 7 February to RSVP to this event. For more info see the Facebook event.
Broncos v Titans – Saturday 17 February
6.30pm on Saturday 17 February sees the kick off of NRL Trial between the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans at Clive Berghofer Stadium. Get your pre-season fix before the Titans return with the Dragons on 25 March. Purchase tickets at Toowoomba Tickets.
Toowoomba Record Fair – Saturday 17 February
St Thomas More’s Hall will be home to a huge record fair by Butter Beats. 200 boxes of music for sale – new and pre-loved records. Doors open at 9am, the fair will run ‘til 2pm. More on Facebook.
Toowoomba Flower of Change Family Fun Day – Sunday 18 February
Joining the Queens Park Markets in Frogs Hollow is this family fun day to raise funds for the Cancer Council. There will be craft, games, raffles and dances sessions. Check it all out on Facebook.
One Wish One Cure Ladies Blue Lunch – Sunday 18 February
Inbound will be your host for the Ladies Blue Lunch featuring Kim McCosker, author of the popular 4 ingredients cook books. Tickets are $85 and include a complimentary champagne on arrival and will raise funds for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, to support children with Type 1 Diabetes.
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen – Thursday 22 February to Wednesday 28 March
Want to learn Jamie Oliver’s hints, tips and shortcuts to cooking delicious,
nutritious and affordable meals from scratch? Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is coming to Toowoomba! This five week cooking course is open to people 12 and older who want to learn the basics of cooking. There’s one 90 minute cooking class each week. For more and to book a course visit jamiesministryoffood.com.au and choose ‘book course’.
Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival – Friday 23 February to Sunday 4 March
It only happens every two years so you don’t want to miss it! The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival is back – starting late February, the main weekend of events is 3 to 4 March. On the schedule: gala ball, music, fireworks, and markets. Find out about it at appleandgrape.org
Flickerfest – Saturday 24 February
Get a taste of some of the short films from this year’s Flickerfest at the Empire Theatre. It’s taking place on the Empire’s Church Lawn, starting at 6.30pm, all tickets are $15, get them at empiretheatre.com.au
Here’s what’s on and when for markets in Toowoomba this month.
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday 2pm to 6pm at Empire Theatre and every Saturday from 7am to 12pm at Cobb and Co
PCYC Markets – Every Sunday from 7am to 12.30pm
Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 4 February
Highfields Village Markets – Not back until April
Queens Park Markets – Sunday 18 February 8am to 1pm
