10 May 2022
Marburg tiny town finalist
The town of Marburg is in the running for a QLD Top Tourism Town Award in the Tiny Town category. The businesses in Marburg are chuffed but it has been a long road to get here with them working together to pull visitors in off the Warrego Hwy. Public voting is open until May 23 at https://www.qtic.com.au/top-town-voting/
For more information on the town see www.discoveripswich.com.au/marburg
Images in the drive link.
Contact Carly Morrissey 3810 7712 carly.morrissey@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Jets Leagues Club million-dollar facelift
Heritage pub, Ipswich Jets Leagues Club has launched a new menu and logo to coincide with a million-dollar investment overhauling the look of their bar and dining areas.
The new bar features lush greenery, and an array of beers and wines on tap. There’s also a new cocktail and food menu featuring local produce, wok cooked dishes and seafood. A new area has been created near the working fireplace with leather couches and gold details – which is a great spot to get cosy over winter. The extended dining area means more people can enjoy their new menus.
Images in the drive link.
Contact Greg Lyons 0413 700 298
Imbibis wins silver and bronze medals London Spirits Competition
For the second year in a row, Imbibis Craft Distillery has won gongs at the prestigious London Spirits Competition. Imbibis’ Single Cask Release Shiraz Brandy (Batch 4) won a silver medal, while the Clarity Gin (Batch 8) won a bronze medal.
Press release and images in link.
Contact Jason Hannay 0411 709 950
Ipswich gets Celtic Spirit
The Gathering is coming this month to celebrate all things Celtic at the Ipswich Turf Club. There will be pipe band competitions, medieval re-enactments, highland cows, highland games, highland dancing and food!
The city is getting into the spirit too with…
- Celtic inspired Sip ‘n’ Dip workshop
- Black beer on tap and a King Henry lamb shank so you can eat like a medieval king at Brothers Leagues Club.
- Celtic Fest Menu at Rusty Nail Bar with Pacific oysters, Guinness granite and shallots, an Ulster Cottage Pie (beef and Guinness pie topped with champ mash, gremolata served with house cut taties), salmon gravlax on beetroot chips with crème fraiche and sorrel and Guinness on tap!
- Tranquil Tea House will be celebrating Irish Tea traditions as part of their International Tea Day celebrations.
- Celtic themed heritage train trips with the Queensland Pioneer Steam Rail.
Contact Carly Morrissey 3810 7712 carly.morrissey@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Festival of Horsepower
We’re gearing up for the Festival of Horsepower to return next month. The festival includes the country’s biggest drag racing event Winternationals, Ipswich Cup, national karting tournaments and more.
Contact Ipswich City Council media unit - media@ipswich.qld.gov.au, 0448 457 258
Sheep Race Day
The owners of the Ewe Nique Hobby Farm at Haigslea holding a sheep race day event on June 4. The first event was held last year and this year’s is set to include live entertainment, live races, food, games and fun!
Contact Penny Allen on 0410 487 263
V8 Race Experience launches purpose-built Camaro
First there was the Holden and Ford and then the V8 Race Experience built a Mustang GT, but now there’s also a Chevrolet Camaro you can take to the track with! The Camaro was purpose built to be as close to a racing vehicle that it could be with non-professional drivers taking the wheel.
Contact Brett Peters 0429 528 400
4 Hearts Brewing launches beergustation and winemakers dinner
Beergustation – Dinner with the Brewer – 24th May 2022
Beergustation is your opportunity to experience the craft of both beer and food. Including an afterhours brewery tour, multiple courses, and matching beers plus a seat at The Brewer's Table with Head Brewer Reece to guide the night. Tickets available now tinyurl.com/4HBBeerDinner
Cost is $85pp.
Dovetails X Varvaglione – The Winemakers Dinner – 18th May 2022
Dovetails Restaurant is turning 5, to celebrate their friend at Twelve Bottles and Varvaglione are helping them host an exclusive winemakers dinner. They have curated 4 courses of Dovetails food paired with 5 wines from Varvaglione, one of the oldest and most awarded Southern Italian wineries. Varvaglione's winemaker will also be making an appearance, in person throughout the dinner to talk all things Italian wine! Cost is $160pp.
Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/378855660752018
Contact Abbie Glossop 0439 439 710
Hot air balloon pilot celebrates 30 years of flying
On May 1, Graeme Day, celebrated 30 years of flying commercial balloons. He started his career flying in Europe later starting his own business in Australia and celebrated 20 years in businesses recently.
Press release and images available Contact Graeme Day 3294 8770
Link to images and press releases: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Sb1jZkfbT_K4w36DWf28W16GL-VKRxB5?usp=sharing
For famil enquiries please contact Carly Morrissey carly.morrissey@ipswich.qld.gov.au
