Your guide to what’s on around the Fraser Coast this weekend
From markets to sports and super boats, there’s plenty happening around the region this weekend: Here’s a few events you shouldn’t miss.
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Whether it’s sport of the weekly local markets, there’s plenty to see and do this weekend on the Fraser Coast this weekend.
SATURDAY MAY 29
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 Eight of the Wide Bay AFL season continues with the Bay Power taking on Brothers Bulldogs in Hervey Bay.
Where: Keith Dunne Oval, Walkers Road, Urangan
When: 2:30pm
Cost: Free Entry
Wide Bay Premier League
What: Round Nine of the Wide Bay Premier League continues with Kawungan Sandy Strait FC taking on Sunbury Blues FC in Hervey Bay and Doon Villa FC taking on Granville FC in Maryborough
Where: Kawungan Sandy Strait vs Sunbury Blues at the Hervey Bay Sports Club, Tavistock Street Torquay. Doon Villa vs Granville at Villa Park, Gilbert Street Maryborough.
When: 6pm kick off both matches
Cost: Free Entry
SUNDAY MAY 30
Nikenbah Markets
What: The Nikenbah Markets are being held this weekend and the event has food, shopping and fun for the family.
Where: Hervey Bay Animal Refuge, Nikenbah Dundowran Road, Nikenbah.
When: 6am to 12pm
Cost: Free entry
Susan River Gel Ball Open Day
What: Susan River Gel Ball is holding its 67th open day this Sunday.
Where: Susan River Gel Ball, Noble Road, Susan River
When: 9am to 3pm Cost: $35
Bookings can be made here.
Both Days
Offshore Super Boats Championships
What: Round Three of the Offshore Super Boat Championships returns to Hervey Bay this weekend, with two days of racing on the Fraser Coast.
Where: Across Hervey Bay. Best viewing points from the shore are Scarness and Torquay jetties.
When: Racing starts at 11:30am Saturday, Street parade 3:30pm Saturday. Racing starts at 11:30am Sunday.
Cost: Free
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