Pomona King of the Mountain
Festival & Race
Sunday 24th July 2011
7am – 5pm
Watch all the action live on the Big Screen at this year’s Pomona King of the Mountain Festival 2011
For the first time in the history of the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge you will witness live footage of athletes from around the globe take on the most gruelling and historic mountain race in the country, thanks to Events QLD and Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. The Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge gets underway at 3pm at Stan Topper Park Pomona, Noosa Hinterland, Queensland.
Get along and get involved in this free family festival starting with the IGA Bush Poets’ Breakfast. Enjoy a huge cooked breakfast from 7am and sit, relax and be entertained by award winning poets from 8am. Admission is by ticket only and numbers are limited, cost $20, contact Nadene on 5485 1960.This has been a very popular event so don’t miss out on listening to Shirley Friend and her ratbag mates spin a yarn or two!
This year’s new and exciting race is the 2.88km Zinc Mountain Dash. This new challenge is set for the young and young at heart who would like to have a go at the mountain but know they cannot do it, a dash to the mountain and back. The Zinc Mountain Dash kicks off at 1pm and is open to all age groups so take the challenge and see if you are ready to take on the Mountain! The Cooroy Rag 3km fun run starts at 9am and is very popular with all age groups. Last year seen a number of family generations taking part including grandparents taking their grandkids along for the fun so get dressed up for this family fun run. The Nestle School Relays commence at 10am with over 400 school kids competing for the title. If your school would like to become involved contact Judy Topper on 5485 1313.
After the sizzling success the Pomona Community House Cook Off – “families work together” is on again, sit and watch as heat is thrown around the kitchen in the food court starting at 12pm. Skateboard demonstration get under way from 11am in the Park. The World Thong Throwing Champions are at it again, the township gathers with anticipation, will they witness a new world record attempt? Starting at 1pm, become the next World Thong Throwing Champion.
Loads of family entertainments, a variety of competitions, amusement rides and fun interactive activities will be there again to cater for all ages. Maybe enjoy a Helicopter ride over the surrounding area with Becker Helicopters. The Heritage market will operate all day with many new and varied stalls. Contact 5485 0779 for stall bookings.
The day climaxes at 3.00pm when runners from around the world try to conquer the most gruelling 4.5km mountain race in the country. Who will be the next Mountain King in the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge? Will Neil Labinsky make this his 5th consecutive win with a record time of less than 24 minutes? Although we have heard of fierce training being undertaken by our New Zealand competitors, we hear their roar from afar ready for the challenge. So come along and be the first to watch all the action live on the Big Screen.
Don’t forget to visit the Antiques and Collectables Fair located in the Pomona Hall open all day Saturday and Sunday, contact Clive Ford on 5485 2028. The Pomona Bowls Club Master Four Competition rolls off at 9am.
The Poker Run is held Sunday 3rd July and is the major fundraiser for the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival. Enjoy a relaxing motorcycle ride starting at Stan Topper Park, heading to a mystery destination and stops along the way. Great prizes to be won and finishes with a cold beer and sausage sizzle. Contact Kay Kelloway on 07 5485 1680 for further information.
Check out www.kingofthemountain.com.au for more information on the festival or contact Terie Wakeham on 07 5485 1028. The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival is a project of the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.