THE BRISBANE MODEL DIECAST COLLECTORS CLUB SWAP MEETS
These swap meets are held approximately every two months at the School of Arts Hall, Morningside - a Brisbane suburb. Starting time is 2.00pm AEST and is open to members and the public.
Meetings for 2010 are: Saturday February 13, Saturday April 10, Saturday June 5, Saturday August 7, Saturday October 2, Saturday December 4.

SOUNDWAVE MUSIC FESTIVAL - at the RNA Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley. This is a Rock Music Festival with over 80,000 attending nationwide. Contct for site bookings. Phone: (07) 5435 8312 or Email: bazaarmarketing@optusnet.com.au or download information from the website: www.bazaarmarketing.com.au

The Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo-Brisbane
Fun and festive way to find out where to go for the time of your life-around Australia and overseas, the best, friendliest places to stay, what to do, how to get there and how to get jobs. It attract thousands of people every year who are ready to travel. Both International and Local Travellers want to realise their dreams and this is a great way to talk to them. Sofitel Brisbane.

The Courier-Mail The Sunday Mail Home Show
The Courier-Mail The Sunday Mail Home Show, there will be more than 300 exhibitors displaying their products and services at the Home Show being held at the RNA Showgrounds from 27 Feb to 07 March 2010. See new products, DIY demonstrations, and much more. RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.

Fine Food Queensland
The largest food industry event in northern Australia. It will feature over 300 exhibitors & is a showcase of the best food & drink ideas from around the world. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

National 4X4 Show-Brisbane
The National 4X4 Show gives visitors the chance to spy, try and buy the very latest in 4-wheel drive vehicles, accessories, safety and protection equipment, recovery and emergency gear and fully equipped camper trailers. Experts at the show provide free advice on the challenges of going off-road with a great range of 4WD destinations from around Australia, for the experienced enthusiast to the avid beginner. RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

THE HANDMADE EXPO - Ipswich's Biggest Market - over 100 stalls of handmade goods, including gourmet fresh. Children's Clothing Cupcakes Fudge, Timber Goods Country Craft Jewellery, Toys Shabby Chic Handbags, Jams & Chutneys Greeting Cards Much, Much More...Information: Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba. 20th March, 17th April, 8am to 2pm Free Entry, Free Parking. Contact 0422 876 154 or email: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au
www.thehandmadeexpo.blogspot.com

Hospitality Queensland
Queensland Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Equipment Show where you can Raise your profile in the industry and add value to your brands, Locate new agents and distributors for your products, Launch a new product and generate media interest.
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Event ConneQion
Event ConneQion offers a unique chance to market your company direct to an audience of qualified event buyers from state companies and a growing number of national companies. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Qld.

National Tradesman Expo-Brisbane
Australia's only business-to-business exhibition specifically dedicated to tradesman, contractors, sub-contractors, owner-operators & serious DIY handymen. NTX showcases active demonstrations, expert information, all the latest technologies and products for the hard working and busy tradesmen who are looking for the very best buys in earthmoving equipment, services, vehicles and tools of trade. RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.

The Sunday Mail Escape Holiday & Snow Expo
Offers a cost effective face-to-face opportunity to sell, generate new leads, raise brand awareness and expand networks. The objective of this event is to unite exhibitors and buyers to do business, discover new products and to see what's new and exciting in the travel marketplace. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

IPSWICH ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FAIR - Ipswich will host the first of their three fair's in 2010 at the ipswich showgrounds on Saturday 27th March from 8am to 2pm. the fair has been held at the showgrounds since 1989 and is fully booked with stallholders from all parts of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Admission $5 adults children under 14 years free. Proceeds benefit the Endeavour Foundation organisers of the great endavour car rally which raised $400.000.oo in 2009.Other 2010 dates 14th August and 30th October. Further information conatct Allan lawson 0488197167.

EASTER IN THE COUNTRY - March 31st to April 5th 2010
Roma, Queensland. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a stall at one of Queensland’s premier regional events attracting over 15,00 visitors. Market stall applications now open. Phone: (07)?4624 0203
“Roma - The only Place to be at Easter”

Stitch & Creative Crafts Show - Belfast
Stitch & Creative Crafts Show - Belfast is Northern Ireland's premier exhibition covering all aspects of cross stitch, hand and machine knitting, sewing, and other stitch and creative crafts. The show keeps on growing and this year we have several new and exciting exhibitors covering subjects such as creative techniques with textiles, card making, Iris folding, ribbon embroidery etc. Kings Champions Centre, Buderim

THE 2010 WONDAI AUTUMN GARDEN EXPO AND ORCHID SHOW
Saturday and Sunday 17th & 18th April. Expo gates open 8am - 5pm on Sat and 8am - 1pm on Sunday. Wondai Sportsground and Lions Pavillion, Bunya Highway, Wondai. Entry is $4 per day, children free, parking free. Plus Horticultural Show and Open Gardens. Catering and refreshments all weekend. Guest speakers, entertainment. Good quality stalls welcome to apply. Orchid Show is Saturday 17th April, 9am - 4pm, entry fee $3 at Wondai Town Hall, Mackenzie St, Wondai.
Enquiries: Fran (07) 4168 5870 or Helen (07)4168 9297 or Felicity (07)4179 9070

ABC Gardening Expo-Brisbane
ABC Gardening Expo offers an opportunity to meet local and international suppliers, discover innovative new products, and learn new futuristic eco friendly gardening techniques. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane

THE HANDMADE EXPO - Ipswich's Biggest Market - over 100 stalls of handmade goods, including gourmet fresh. Children's Clothing Cupcakes Fudge, Timber Goods Country Craft Jewellery, Toys Shabby Chic Handbags, Jams & Chutneys Greeting Cards Much, Much More...Information: Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba 17th April, 8am to 2pm Free Entry, Free ParkingContact 0422 876 154 or email: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au
www.thehandmadeexpo.blogspot.com

Maryborough Antique & Collectable Fair - Maryborough Queendland will hold their second Antique Collectable Fair at the Showgrounds on Saturday 17th from 8am to 4pm and Sunday 18th April 8am to 2pm. The inaugural fair was such a success the organisers plan two events for 2010. Admission is $5 Adults with children under 14 years free. Limited selling sites available by conatcting Allan Lawson on 0488197167.

The 2010 Wondai Autumn Garden Expo and Orchard Show - Expo gates open at 8.00 am to 5.00pm on Saturday and 8.00 am to 1.00pm on Sunday. Wondai Sports Ground and lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway. Entry $4.00 per day, Children Free, Parking free. PLUS: Horticultural show and open gardens, catering and refreshments all weekend; Guest speakers; Entertainment . Good Quality stalls welcome to apply.

Orchard show: Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm Entry fee $3.00. Wondai Town Hall, Mackenzie St Wondai

Gold Coast Stitches Craft & Hobby Expo
Being held for 3 days, Gold Coast Stitches Craft & Hobby Expo is worldwide acclaimed show for Gifts & Handicrafts sector. It is an entrusted show which will be organized by Australian Event Management Queensland (AEMQ) and will proof to be highly effective in meeting trade professionals of art, craft, needlecraft and hobby sector. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast.

Toowoomba Antique & Collectable Twilight Fair - Toowoomba will conduct it's first twilight fair on Friday 23rd April from 5pm to 9pm, this popular fair will also be open to the pubnlic on Saturday 24th from 8am to 2pm. The Fair will be held in the St mary's Sports Hall 235 Herries Street with proceedsl benefiting the Queensland Endeavour Foundation. Admission $5 Adults children under 14 years free. Catering conducted by the St Mary's Old Boys Association. Further information contact Allan Lawson 0488 197 167

Natural Health Conference and Expo Brisbane
For 2 days, Natural Health Conference and Expo Brisbane will offer unlimited Natural Therapies & Natural Health equipments in Ayurvedic & Herbal industry. Entering into its 1st edition, the show will be attended by over 700 suppliers from many nations who will display items in front of more than 2500+ visitors. Being hosted by Interpoint Events at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane. Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane

The Gold Coast Bulletin What Women Want Expo
This is a show for women. A fresh approach and a perfect place for women to treat themselves spending a day that's all about women. Finding out and trying out things that impact on every aspect of woman's life. This women expo will be held between 14 to 16 May 2010 at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast Bulletin Home & Design Show
The Gold Coast Bulletin Home & Design Show is inspired by more than 150 exhibitors displaying the latest home accessories, furniture, home entertainment, lighting, flooring, outdoor products and much more. The Gold Coast Bulletin Home & Design Show will be held in conjunction with The Gold Coast Bulletin Travel Show AND The Gold Coast Bulletin What Women Want Expo at Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Bulletin Travel Show
Gold Coast Bulletin Travel Show is an exhibition which attracts thousands of dedicated travelers looking for the latest and hottest information on destinations, accommodation and holidays. The growth of travel products and destinations is enormous with more diversity for the consumer than ever. This means that getting product known and into the marketplace is becoming more difficult and costly. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast.

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show is the most important specialised event of its kind in Australia. Sanctuary Cove Boat Show will offer a unique show of equipment and services ranging from water sports through surfing, water skiing, and diving technologies, to charters, motorboats, and luxurious yachts. Gold Coast

Toowoomba Autumn Home Show
Toowoomba Autumn Home Show is ideal for any business wishing to get its summer sales program off to a flying start. It will provide a rare opportunity for consumers to check out all the options, get the right advice, splash out on their aqua dreams and save money too. Toowoomba Show Grounds, Toowoomba.

Website: www.goomeri.org.au/pumpkinfest
Email: goomeripumpkinfestival@bigpond.com

National Careers & Employment Expo-Gold Coast
National Careers & Employment Expo provides the opportunity for students, graduates, skilled and mature age workers, and those looking for a change to meet face to face with Australia's leading organisations, government bodies, educational and training providers. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast

Gold Coast Home Show & Caravan & Camping Expo
Gold Coast Home Show & Outdoor Adventure Expo is shaping up to be one of the largest events ever run by Australian Event Management. There will be thousands of products and services on display including Air Conditioning, Alarms, Awnings, BBQ's, Beds, Blinds, Camper Trailers, Camping, Cookware, Doors, Education, Fencing, Finance. Parklands, Gold Coast.

Queensland Outdoor Adventure & Motoring Expo
One of the biggest consumer shows of any kind in the country attracting high spending visitors from all over the world. It features several adventure pavilions representing all adventure sports interests. It will be held at Toowoomba Show Grounds from 30 July to 02 Aug 2010. Toowoomba Show Grounds, Toowoomba.

GEMFEST- Four days of Gems, Jewllery, Worshops, Entertainment and much more. Exhibition and stall sties from $185.00. Held at the Allen King MemorialPark, Anakie, Central Queensland. For More information, Phone: Lousie Graham (07) 49854375,
Website: www.gemfest.com.au or Email: info@gemfest.com.au

COLLECTABLE FAIR AT TOOWOOMBA’S CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS
To be held on the 16th - 17th September at St Mary’s Hall, Toowoomba.
Phone: 0488 197 167 or Email: alej@iprimus.com.au

IPSWICH ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR
Saturday 30th October, 8am - 2pm at the Ipswich Showgrounds.
Phone: 0488 197 167 Email: alej@iprimus.com.au

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www.stitchesandcraft.com.au

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