Howard District Visitor Centre

01/03/2022

Great news!

The Bruce Highway at Gympie is open - using the detour at Pengellys Bridge. Queensland Police Service is assisting with clearing the queue of vehicles.

16/02/2022

31/01/2022

The first Howard Country Market for the year is on this Saturday 5th February 2022 between 7am – midday.
All sites are fully booked, but we are currently taking a waiting list in case of cancellations. We have lots of new stalls this month and, as usual, a great variety of items for sale.
Stallholders, please check our page or check our answering machine if you have concerns regarding the weather. You can also check the BOM site for forecasts (although these can change hourly). We refer all stall holders to their terms and conditions which clearly states WE DO NOT CONTACT STALL HOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL A MARKET - this is physically impossible to do. Likewise customers also need to check this page or our answering machine.
Likewise, for Covid updates, please check www.qld.gov.au for all current Covid restrictions.
Please note Covid restrictions are in place. No public seating is available. QR codes for check in are in numerous spots all around the market for customers' convenience.
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23/11/2021

A really fun and festive crowd is building here at Howard for the Twilght Markets. Well done to all the volunteers who have made tonight possible. And it is always great to see Phoebe Jay perform.

23/11/2021

A terrific night at the Howard Christmas Twilight Markets. Great job Faye and volunteers. I'm proud to be a sponsor of such an awesome event.

16/11/2021

The pop-up Covid Vaccination Clinic will be in the Community Centre Hall once again at our next market on Saturday 4th December from 8am till 12noon. The southern borders are now open and Queensland will be re-opening its borders before long. It is important to bear in mind that not only will we have an influx of people who may have been in Covid hot spots visiting our area but restrictions will be placed on people who have not been double vaxed in due course. This could seriously impact your social and family life.
We are not weighing in on any debate about vaccinations but do urge everybody who has not had their vaccination to seriously consider taking advantage of this clinic in Howard. We cannot afford to be complacent because we have been so fortunate to have been living in such a Covid free area for so long. Many other places in Australia and overseas have not been so lucky. Please don’t wait until it is too late – the consequences could be fatal.

04/11/2021

URGENT REMINDER. Don’t forget that a pop-up Covid Vaccination Clinic will be in the Community Centre Hall at the market this Saturday from 8am till 12noon. The southern borders are now open and Queensland will be re-opening its borders before long. It is important to bear in mind that not only will we have an influx of people who may have been in Covid hot spots visiting our area but restrictions will be placed on people who have not been double vaxed in due course. This could seriously impact your social and family life.
We are not weighing in on any debate about vaccinations but do urge everybody who has not had their vaccination to seriously consider taking advantage of this clinic in Howard this week. We cannot afford to be complacent because we have been so fortunate to have been living in such a Covid free area for so long. Many other places in Australia and overseas have not been so lucky. Please don’t wait until it is too late – the consequences could be fatal.

02/11/2021

The Howard Country Markets are on again this Saturday 6th November from 7am – midday. Once again, we are fully booked, but are taking a waiting list in case of cancellations. Please note the deadline for cancellations is 2pm this Thursday.
Once again, we have an awesome array of stalls, come on down and check them out.
The weather forecast looks good – don’t forget to visit our wonderful retail shops while here in Howard. The Grand Hotel is open for delicious lunches, we have (in our opinion) the best butcher and baker, great milk bar, chemist, Serenity Hairdressing & IGA. Have a browse in the real estate agents window, step back in time with a visit to Van Cootens drapery and grocery, or for something a little different, visit My Magickal Mess.

29/10/2021

The musicians are here, there is activity on the field and in the kitchen, plus face painting for the kids. Come on down for the Brolga Live event tonight on the Community Centre field from 6pm - 9pm.

20/10/2021

Way to go, Bruce!

We're building more trains in Maryborough 🚆🚆

07/10/2021

What wonderful weather for the markets at Howard today! Come down and say hello - we will be here until 12!

06/10/2021

Don't forget Youth Group is back tomorrow, Thursday, between 4pm-6pm at the Community Centre for school age youth aged 11 and upwards.
Did you see the Youth Group kids running the fairy floss stall at the markets on Saturday? Well done to you all!

05/10/2021

What a great market day it turned out to be on Saturday!
The winners of the stall holders raffle were - Debbie, who won 1st prize (and it was her birthday too!), Robin won 2nd prize and Trish won 3rd prize. James was the lucky stall holder who won back his site fee.
Thanks everyone for supporting the Howard Community Centre.

01/10/2021

Yes, the sun is shining and the Howard Country Markets are definitely on tomorrow, Saturday 2nd October from 7am - midday. See you there!

28/09/2021

The Howard Country Markets are on again this Saturday 2nd October from 7am – midday. Once again, we are fully booked, but are taking a waiting list in case of cancellations. Please note the deadline for cancellations is 2pm this Thursday.
It looks like we may be in for some (much needed) rain this week so stallholders, please check your terms and conditions as it is up to you to be weather resilient. The integrity of the markets is paramount to its success, not only for stallholders themselves, but for our many visitors who come from far and wide! We are currently averaging over 10,000 visitors at every market!
If you are in doubt about the weather, you may wish to cancel your booking (before the cut-off time) as penalties occur for any stallholder who makes a late cancellation or does not show up. This also deprives a stall holder on the waiting list of the opportunity to attend the market.
The only time the Management Committee cancels the markets is if the field becomes too wet and damage may occur from vehicles driving on it. We have a duty of care to Council to act in a responsible manner concerning the field. This is why, in the unlikely event of the cancellation of the markets, the field is barricaded off.
We will update our page if there are any changes, and we also update our answer machine, telephone number 4129 0996.
Every month we are amazed at the number of new stallholders wanting to come to our markets, so we guarantee there are new exciting stalls every month, as well as our wonderful permanent stalls.
While you are here, don’t forget to have a wander around our local Howard shops and enjoy everything Howard has to offer.

23/09/2021

Please note there is no Youth Group during the school holidays. Youth Group resumes Thursday 7th October at 4pm. Have a safe and happy holiday :-)

14/09/2021

What a great turnout for our first Food Lovers Market last Saturday!
A big thank you to all those who attended. Fantastic food and great bands. All going well, we hope to host a second event next March.

12/09/2021

08/09/2021

Don't forget the Food Lovers Market this Saturday 11th September from 4pm-9pm.
Proudly sponsored by Bruce Saunders, State Member for Maryborough.

07/09/2021

Well done to all those from Youth Group who came to Saturday's Howard Country Market. They had lots of fun making and selling fairy floss. Funds raised will go back into Youth Group.
Youth Group is open to any school age student from 11 years up. They meet here at the Howard Community Centre on Thursdays from 4.00pm - 6pm. Come on down and take a look!

03/09/2021

Howard Country Markets are on tomorrow, Saturday 4th September from 7am to noon.
We have another full market. Come on down and grab a bargain!

02/09/2021

What a line up! Youth Group this afternoon from 4pm-6pm at the Howard District Community Centre. Ages 11 and upwards welcome.
The Community Centre has bought a Fairy Floss machine and this afternoon youth group are going to get in some practise before showcasing their entrepreneurial skills at Saturday’s Howard Country Market. You’ll find them near the sausage sizzle! Funds raised will go towards activities for youth group.
As well as our regular market this Saturday between 7am and noon (it’s going to be another huge market!) mark your calendars for the following SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER for our first FOOD LOVERS MARKET. Gourmet food, live music with DEREK SMITH plus the band HAT TRICK, plus more!
See you there!

01/09/2021

Check out our advert for the Howard Food Lovers Market on Saturday 11th September 4pm - 9pm. Gourmet food, live entertainment and much more. Hope to see you there!

30/08/2021

Howard Markets on this Saturday 4th September. We have another full market with lots of new stalls, plus all your favourites!
Canteen open from 7am. Sorry, no public seating available.
Extra parking at the corner of Steley and Coal Streets.
Make a day of it - come and enjoy all Howard has to offer, including our great local shops and BBS op shop.

25/08/2021

Don't forget Youth Group is on again Thursday from 4pm - 6pm. All school age youth from 11 years up are welcome. Come on down and have some fun.

18/08/2021

Don't forget Youth Group this afternoon for ages 11 up, from 4pm - 6pm. Come on down to the Community Centre and see what activities are on offer.

11/08/2021

Covid-19 vaccine (Astra Zeneca) now available at Howard Pharmacy. Please phone 4129 4711 to book or call into the pharmacy.

11/08/2021

Last call for stall holders for our twilight Food Lovers Market on Saturday 11th September between 4pm - 9pm.
We have plenty of food stalls but are looking for other stall holders who would like to participate. This is a 'first' for Howard - as well as a variety of different food vans and other market stalls, there will be live entertainment and a bar.
Due to a delay from council to getting our permit, bookings have been extended to 5pm this Friday 13th August. Please contact us if you have any questions.

09/08/2021

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