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August 2010 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge visit the website (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
29 July to 1 August 2010 - GreazeFest - An annual culture festival.
30 July to 1 August 2010 - Splendour in the Grass - The 2010 is the 10th Splendour in the Grass, an annual alternative music and arts festival usually held in Byron Bay. In 2010 the festival will be held in Woodford, about 1.5 hours drive of Brisbane.
1 August (Sunday) 2010 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.
5 to 14 August 2010 - The Ekka - The Royal Brisbane Show - RNA Showgrounds.
- To be confirmed 2010 - Ekka Show Holiday - City of Logan, City of Redland, Lockyer Valley Region, Moreton Bay Region, North Burnett Region - excluding the area formerly known as the Shire of Mundubbera, part of the Towoomba region including Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Cooyar areas, Scenic Rim Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Cherbourg, Somerset Region and the South Burnett Region.
- To be confirmed 2010 - Ekka Show Day Holiday - City of Brisbane.
13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th - Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
21 to 27 August 2010 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2010 is "across the story bridge" (see our BCL page on Book Week).
22 August (Sunday) 2010 - Annual Workers Reunion & Ipswich Family Open Day - Celebrate Ipswich's 150th birthday and honour the contribution of Queensland railway workers at the annual open day. Entry is free for past and present QR Workers and Ipswich Residents (proof of residency is required). The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich (see BCL Reunions).
24 to 29 August 2010 - Country Music Muster - An annual country music festival held at Amamoor via Gympie (for activities and accommodation see our Sunshine Coast pages).
27 August (Friday) 2010 - Daffodil Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Arts Theatre Drama Festival - Incorporating the Interschool Improvisation Competition.
To be confirmed 2010 - UQ Open Days - (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Relay for Life - An annual fundraiser for the Cancer Council to celebrate life, remember those who have died of cancer and to fight back against the disease. For more information visit Relay for Life.
To be confirmed 2010 - UQ Open Days - (For more open days and career's fairs see Students in Australia: Calendar.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane Fashion Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing. A series of hearing checks are available in Queensland.
To be confirmed 2010 - Brisbane International Boat Show
To be confirmed 2010 - The Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run
To be confirmed 2010 - Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.
To be confirmed 2010 - Moreton Bay Region Sustainable Living Expo - An annual expo featuring products, services, information, and activities about living sustainably.
To be confirmed 2010 - Krishna's Birthday Festival - The event has been celebrated in India for thousands of years.
To be confirmed 2010 - Redlands Modern Country Music Club Annual Festival - Held at the Redlands MCM Clubhouse, Pinklands Reserve.
To be confirmed 2010 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Bulimba Ball
To be confirmed 2010 - Redlands Classic Ride - A charity bike ride hosted by the Rotary Club of Redlands Bayside.
To be confirmed 2010 - Queensland Model Hobby Expo
To be confirmed 2010 - Seniors Week - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community.
To be confirmed 2010 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event. (For science groups and links in Brisbane see BCL Science.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA. Visit the website for more details or to register. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
To be confirmed 2010 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival - A week long festival to celebrate the return of the annual migration and extended stay of the humpback whales to the calm waters of Hervey Bay. (See Hervey Bay accommodation)
To be confirmed 2010 - National Engineering Week - Join in some of the many events celebrating the importance of engineering in our community. Events are being held for high school students, community and engineers.
To be confirmed 2010 - Indigo! Indooroopilly State Primary School Fair
To be confirmed 2010 - Australian Busking Competition - Presented by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
To be confirmed 2010 - Urban Sounds
To be confirmed 2010 - The Queensland Music Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - UQ Open Days - (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Ambiwerra Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - The Brisbane International Film Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - Griffith University Open Day - (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Q Song Awards
To be confirmed 2010 - Everton Park Kindergarten Annual Carnival
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