Overtop of the Blackbutt Range (just a daytrip from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast) is the quaint country town of Blackbutt, known for Australia's best woodchopper, national tennis players, the best pies and sweet delights!

This Australia Day, January 26 2021, the town is putting on a country celebration for the community and visitors to come together and enjoy the best of this country in a day out in Blackbutt.

YOUR DAY ITINERARY

|Park First|

Be sure to drive through town and park - everything is within walking distance! Meet some of our emergency first responders as they help you find the best park available at the Blackbutt Showgrounds. They'll be shaking the tin, so if you have a gold coin to spare, it will be much appreciated.

|Markets|

Starting at 7am is the 'Top of the Blackbutt Range Bazaar', a boutique marketplace of locally handmade products and fresh produce. It boasts wares that feature avocados (the town's main festival of the year) and a range of handmade items. It's the perfect place for a browse.

|Sausage Sizzle and the Locals|

Be sure to go on and grab a sausage from the sizzle, manned by local Blackbutt Avocado Festival volunteers. There will be plenty of locals with stories of the town and why the moved away from the city to their own patch of Blackbutt paradise.

|Bands at the Butt|

Bands at the Butt, a live and local band movement in Blackbutt, commences at 9am, with chairs and shade to enjoy performances from the talented folk from around the South Burnett.

|Classic Games & Fun|

From 10am there are a range of fun of the classic kind to be had including Avocado games, the Gumboot Throwing, Rolling Pin Throw and Horseshoe Hurl. It's truly a good laugh for all ages!

|Explore Blackbutt and South Burnett|

Take the opportunity to stroll the street of Blackbutt, filled with local delights, personalities and treats and sneak away if you must to one of the South Burnett wineries for lunch, take a stroll through the mountains or take a picnic at the dam - and drive home through the fabulous sunset over a country landscape.

This country drive is exquisite at the best of times, and what better excuse then to pack up into the car for some country fun in Blackbutt!

For more information (and to keep updated) visit the local Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BBBAvoFest

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR OUR COUNTRY EVENT

- Grab cash in town or on the way for those stalls who don't have eftpos

- Pack a cooler bag to take home some fresh produce. Ice available at local Spar shop.

- If you get stuck, or need to ask directions , just ask a friendly local in an avocado shirt.

- Plug this address into the GPS: 23 Bowman Rd, Blackbutt North QLD 4306

- Want to stay the night? Bring your campervan and park at the Blackbutt Showgrounds or find other accommodation options here www.discoversouthburnett.qld.gov.au