The Gathering

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💃 DUST OFF YOUR KILT AND DANCING SHOES! 💃 E

💃 DUST OFF YOUR KILT AND DANCING SHOES! 💃 Ever wanted to learn traditional Celtic folk dancing? Visit The Gathering this weekend and celebrate by joining in a Ceilidh! Ceilidh music and dancing (pronounced “kay-lee”) is a combination of Scottish and Irish folk dancing and music, dating back to 1875. On Saturday, between 6pm - 8.30pm, experience the twilight Lantern Lighting Ceremony and Ceilidh. Be guided through the steps by Donald Mackay while listening to the musical talents of Scottish folk band The Black Bear Duo. Only attending on Sunday, not to worry! You'll have an opportunity to join in the dancing at the Ceilidh Centre with performances by Ishka Celtic Rock and the Braw Scots Dance Group! Ready to show us your best moves? Visit The Gathering 2022 website now to secure your festival tickets before they sell out! - https://bit.ly/3k388PS

🐮 EVER WANTED TO PAT A HIGHLAND COO?! 🐮 Car

🐮 EVER WANTED TO PAT A HIGHLAND COO?! 🐮 Carl & Sarah of Rivertree Farm and their adorable furry friends will be attending The Gathering! Have you ever wanted to pat a Highland Cow Calf? Well here is the perfect opportunity! Rivertree Farm is located in the Gold Coast hinterland, with over 30 acres of picturesque farmland to roam and graze the cows at Rivertree enjoy a very bonnie life! The cutest cows you'll ever meet will be available for pats at The Gathering on both Saturday and Sunday. Still haven’t secured your tickets to The Gathering 2022? Head to their website to pick up your day and weekend passes! https://bit.ly/3k388PS

🎵 THE GATHERING PRESENTS VALHALORE, BARLEYSHAKE

🎵 THE GATHERING PRESENTS VALHALORE, BARLEYSHAKES, THE STOWAWAYS, LIMERICK, THE BLACK BEAR DUO AND SO MUCH MORE! 🎵 Experience an exciting range of traditional and contemporary Celtic Music at The Gathering 2022! The festival lineup features headline performances by Australian Viking metal band Valhalore and contemporary Irish folk band the Barleyshakes. On Saturday you can expect bands to light up the Main Stage from 12noon, including the Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, The Stowaways, The Black Bear Duo, Limerick and the Barleyshakes. From 10am on Sunday enjoy performances from Ishka, QLD Youth Folk Orchestra, Cambrian Choir, Limerick, The Stowaways and Valhalore. Want to experience the diverse range of Celtic music performing at The Gathering? Purchase your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3k388PS #thegathering2022 #thegatheringipswich #visitipswich #visitipswichqld #discoveripswich #discoveripswichqld #gatheringfest2022 #ipswichqld #ticketsonsalenow #celtic #celticfestival #itsliveqld #celticmusic #valhalore #barleyshakes

🎇 ARE YOU OUR NEXT CITY EVENTS MANAGER? 🎇 W

🎇 ARE YOU OUR NEXT CITY EVENTS MANAGER? 🎇 We're looking for someone to lead our team of experienced event producers in the development, planning and delivery of a program of regionally significant, city-wide festivals and events. Some of these events include Planes, Trains & Autos, SPARK Ipswich, Galvanized, and Christmas in Ipswich. If this sounds like you, apply via the link in our bio by Wednesday 18 May, 4.30pm

💪 KEEN FOR A CABER TOSS? 💪 Sit back and wat

💪 KEEN FOR A CABER TOSS? 💪 Sit back and watch the team at Highland Muscle compete in the Australian Highland Games Championships hosted by The Gathering 2022. Watch in awe as some of the strongest laddies and lassies compete in events such as Hammer Throw, Weight Over The Bar, Tug-O-War and everyone's favourite the Caber Toss! Do you think you've got what it takes to compete? Flex your Highland muscle by registering for the Novice event on Saturday at the Highland Games area. Visit The Gathering website now for more info and to secure your festival tickets before they sell out! - https://bit.ly/3k388PS #thegathering2022 #thegatheringipswich #visitipswich #visitipswichqld #discoveripswich #discoveripswichqld #gatheringfest2022 #ipswichqld #ticketsonsalenow #celtic #celticfestival #itsliveqld #highlandgames #highlandmuscle #cabertoss #hammerthrow

🥁 THE QUEENSLAND PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🥁

🥁 THE QUEENSLAND PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🥁 Visitors to The Gathering 2022 on Sunday 22 May will witness the colour and spectacle of the Queensland Pipe Band Championships, showcasing 250 of Australia’s finest Pipe Band competitors. The Championships conclude at the end of the day with the massed Pipe Band performance, in which all competing Pipe Bands come together to perform as one. You’re sure to marvel at the spectacle of 250 marching pipers and drummers! Keen to attend The Gathering 2022 and celebrate all things Celtic culture? You can secure your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3k388PS #thegathering2022 #thegatheringipswich #visitipswich #visitipswichqld #discoveripswich #discoveripswichqld #gatheringfest2022 #ipswichqld #ticketsonsalenow #celtic #celticfestival #itsliveqld #qldpipebandchampionships #aussiepipebands #pipebands

🚗🐶HAVE A BONNIE DAY OUT AT THE GATHERING 202

🚗🐶HAVE A BONNIE DAY OUT AT THE GATHERING 2022!🗡✨ The Gathering 2022 is an annual two day celebration of all things Celtic culture! Gather your clan and bring them along to the Ipswich Turf Club on 21 & 22 May and enjoy a range of traditional and contemporary Celtic music, Highland Coo's, traditional food, historical reenactments, Highland Games events, Celtic dancing and much more! Now is your opportunity to purchase your day and weekend passes online at https://bit.ly/3k388PS
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✈️ WELL, THAT'S A WRAP! 🚂 We hope you enjo

✈️ WELL, THAT'S A WRAP! 🚂 We hope you enjoyed Planes, Trains & Autos on Saturday at The Workshops Rail Museum. Thank you to the many dedicated display holders for sharing their passion with the 9,000 aviation, vehicle, motorcycle and rail enthusiasts who turned out in force for the second annual Planes Trains & Autos event. Special thanks to our amazing event partners, our Pit Crew who made PTA possible: @ipswichcitycouncil, @theworkshopsrailmuseum, @elite_helicopters_brisbane , @ausairforce , @willowbankraceway, @brisbaneairport , TAE Aerospace, @toyotamaterialhandlingaus and @9newsqueensland See you all again on the May Long Weekend in 2023!
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🛠️ TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS 🛠️ We're look

🛠️ TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS 🛠️ We're looking for your feedback to make the 2023 Planes, Trains and Autos even bigger and better. Complete the 3-5 minute survey by Monday 16 May 2022 for your chance to WIN a prize pack including:
- Event merchandise
- Family pass to The Workshops Rail Museum Complete the survey now by clicking the link in our bio
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✈ LOOK TO THE SKIES IPSWICH! ✈ Look to the sk

✈ LOOK TO THE SKIES IPSWICH! ✈ Look to the skies above North Ipswich today and you will see unique warbird aircraft undertaking flypasts and manoeuvres as part of Planes, Trains & Autos event at The Workshops Rail Museum thanks to Red Thunder. Gates are opening soon and tickets are still available, click the link in our bio!
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