Footy, fundraisers and fun: Every event across the Western Downs this weekend

From epic footy showdowns to fundraising events and drive-in movies, there’s a lot to do for the whole family on the Western Downs this weekend. See the full events list.

Gemma Tate and Aaliyah Murray were nominated as one of the 'Players to Watch' for the Dalby Devils this upcoming season, 2023. Picture: contributed

The Western Downs has a variety of events on this weekend, from footy to fundraisers, movies and more, meaning there will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

See our full list of events below.

Footy fundraiser

Dalby’s junior footy club will be raising money for a great cause that’s close to their hearts this weekend as they raise funds for the R U OK? Foundation.

Last year the club raised $10,000 for the Carl Webb Foundation, with former captain of the under-17s side Hayden Taylor saying choosing the foundation was a “no-brainer” for the players.

“Carl’s inspired all of us with the way he’s approached (motor neurone disease),” Mr Taylor said.

This year the under-17s players chose the mental health foundation, following a suicide cluster that shocked the town at the beginning of the year.

Friends and family of the Dalby Devils rallied together to raise funds for the Carl Webb Foundation, August 2022. Picture: Emily Devon

A spokesman for the club said it was a very timely decision to raise funds for the foundation as players wanted to show their support in some way to the families and friends that had been impacted.

The Dalby Devils will kick off from 8am at the Dalby Rugby League Club Saturday June 10, and play right through until 5pm.

Attendees will have the chance to donate money through the bake sale at the club and during a jersey auction in the afternoon.

On Friday June 9, the club’s under-17s boys and girls Calcutta also gives residents the opportunity to place their bets on which player will score the first try for their games on Saturday, with all money from the bets going towards R U OK? Foundation

Drive-in movies

The Western Downs Regional Council is hosting two drive-in movies this weekend with the film Strange World playing at Tara Friday night, June 9 at the Tara Showgrounds and at Miles Football Grounds on Saturday June 10.

The event is free to enter and BYO snacks.

Visit the link for more information.

Bell Cares Brews ‘n’ Blues fundraiser

For one night only Bell Care Inc is hosting a fundraiser that raises money for the Our Town Cares project, which provides aged care services such as home care packages in town.

Tickets are $60 and includes food, drinks (beer and wine) and live music.

The event which will be located at 37 Dennis St Bell, kicks off at 6pm Saturday, June 10 and is expected to finish at 11pm.

Get tickets here.

Markets

Both Miles and Dalby are hosting markets this weekend filled with a range of stalls from local businesses.

St Luke’s Markets at Miles starts at 8am Saturday June 10 and is located on Dawson St Miles.

Dalby markets also makes its return this weekend on Saturday June 10, kicking off at 8am and located at Anderson Park.

COUNTRY MARKETS, Dalby

Live music

Live music and entertainment will be playing at both Chinchilla and Miles over the weekend.

On Friday June 9, Kay-Jay is set to play at Commercial Hotel Chinchilla from 7pm.

Staremaster will be playing at Hotel Australia Miles from 8:30pm.

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