What’s on the Fraser Coast this Mother’s Day weekend
From sporting matches to the Mother’s Day Classic, here’s a list of events and activities on offer this weekend.
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If you’re looking for something to do to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, why not go to one of these events on the Fraser Coast?
There’s plenty to see and do such as sport matches, markets and outdoor fun this weekend.
Saturday May 8
Urangan Pier Markets
What: Urangan Pier Markets run every Saturday at the Urangan Pier with food, groceries, art and so many other items up for sale in a community atmosphere.
Where: Urangan Pier, Pier Street Urangan.
When: 7am to 1pm
Cost: Free entry
Torquay Markets
What: Enjoy the weekly Torquay markets along the Esplanade in Hervey Bay.
Where: Bill Fraser Park, Charlton Esplanade, Torquay
When: 7am to 1pm
Cost: Free entry
Wide Bay AFL
What: Round five of the Wide Bay AFL season continues with the Hervey Bay Bombers taking on the Bay Power this Saturday.
Where: Norm Mclean Oval, 20-22 Raward Road, Wondunna
When: 2:30pm kick off
Cost: Free Entry
What: Wide Bay AFL Women’s Granf final with Bunaberg’s Eagles taking on the Bay Bombers
Where: Norm Mclean Oval
When: 5pm kick off
Wide Bay Premier League
What: It’s a big Saturday for the Wide Bay Premier League with three games on the Fraser Coast. Fraser Flames FC takes on Granville FC, Kawungan Sandy Straits FC takes on Diggers FC and Doon Villa FC takes on Across the Waves FC.
Where: Fraser Flames vs Granville at Fraser Coast Sports Precinct, Woods Rd, Nikenbah. Kawungan Sandy Straits vs Diggers at Hervey Bay Sports Club, Tavistock Street, Hervey Bay. Doon Villa vs Across the Waves at Villa Park, Gilbert Street, Maryborough.
When: 6pm start for all games
Cost: Free entry
Sunday May 9
Hervey Bay Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run
What: Celebrate Mother's Day this weekend with a fun run to raise money for breast cancer research.
Where: Urangan Pier, Pier Street Urangan
When: 7am
Cost: Ticket price varies
Note: Tickets can be purchased here.
Maryborough Mixed Markets
What: Maryborough Sunder Mixed Markets return for mothers day this weekend, with new stalls, hand crafted goods, home cooked food and much more.
Where: Corner of Woodstock Street and Neptune Street, Maryborough
When: 7am to 12pm
Cost: Free entry
Susan River Gel Ball Open Day
What: Susan River Gel Ball is holding its 64th open day this Sunday.
Where: Susan River Gel Ball, Noble Road, Susan River
When: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $35
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