26/09/2024
π©οΈFrom the Grand Poobah- Mark π©οΈ
A bitter sweet report this year! Overall the day ran fairly well, and was very well received but unfortunately the event takings didn't cover outgoings, so it lost money.
I really do enjoy seeing the joy on faces and knowing great memories were made, but we're going to need help if we want to see another Wings and Wheels.
πTHANKSπ
πFirst and foremost, this event is run entirely by volunteers (including me) so I must thank every volunteer that really showed up and did a great job under less than favourable conditions on the day. You're all amazing π
πI want to thank every visitor and fly-in pilot for coming to enjoy the day and supporting this event.
πThanks to many supportive vendors, attractions, display vehicles and pilots for coming together to give the Fraser Coast an incredible day. Tun A Fun Enterprises Karaoke, Entertainment and Promotions for MCing Ultra Music for sound Fraser Coast FM 107.5 for the live broadcast Queensland Warbirds and Vintage Aircraft Association Red Radials - Australia UPRT Australia World Fuel Services Australia Aerotec Queensland Pty Ltd Flightscope Aviation Byron Air Adventures Rum City Vintage Machinery Club Inc Wide Bay Historic Machinery Club INC HBNC Handyhire Fraser Coast Tourism & Events Fraser Lions Hervey Bay Bidwill Rural Fire Brigade Qld Fire and Rescue Service Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Maryborough State Emergency Service QLD Maryborough RSL Highlanders Pipe Band Dinky D's Express Party Central Australia Affordable Jumping Castles Brett with his Jet powered go kart, JAG First Aid , Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Maryborough Aero Club Inc. Carriers Arms Hotel-Motel for discounted pilot accommodation and Hervey Bay Whale Watch - QuickCat II for donating promo prizes and all market stalls & food vendors (sorry if I missed tagging you)π
π HUGE thank you to sponsors and supporters Fraser Coast Regional Council Shannons Bruce Saunders Mr. Whippy Fraser Coast Cleanaway Hervey Bay The Maryborough Sun Lions Club of Maryborough Qld. Rotary Club of Hervey Bay City and Plane Sales Australia
π~2800 visitors (after leftover wrist band count)
$42,513 spent to make this day happen
π Please message the page if you can help or give fundraising ideas for next year.π©οΈπποΈπ