Back in Time Family Fun Day
School holiday fun for all the family on Sunday 11 April from 9am to 2pm at Cooneana Heritage Centre!
Take a step back in time to find out about life in the past. Experience doing the washing in a tub with a washboard. Play hoops, tug-of-war, skipping, croquet, stilt walking and more. Challenge your children to a sack race or help them create their own collage. Go back to school with our old-time teacher. Make butter with our kitchen maid and watch the blacksmiths hammering red hot metal.
Visit the Historical Motorcycle Club, the Ipswich Genealogical Society and the Spinners, Weavers, Fibre Artisans of Ipswich. Marvel at the tiny scenes created by the Ipswich Mini Crafters. Check out the Queensland Metal Artisans Club.
Visit the Bendigo Bank tent for giveaways from their mascot.
Take a Heritage Bus Tour of the Blackstone Area with Donald at 11am. Just add an extra ticket when booking.
Have lunch at the sausage sizzle, try Mr Whippy's original recipe ice cream and a buy a soft drink.
Tickets are just $5.00 per person or for two adults with up to five children a discounted $15.00. The Heritage Bus Tour is just an extra $2.50 per person.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Tickets are available online.
Covid safety is a priority and visitors are asked to follow signage and directions from volunteers in accordance with current Covid Safe regulations. Please ensure you have no symptoms of the virus and have not been in contact with anyone who has symptoms prior to attending. Masks are required when inside buildings. Thank you for your consideration.
Free parking is available in the site next to Cooneana Heritage Centre - to the left of our entrance.
Have some Covid Safe fun together!
