Maryborough Excelsior City Band

27/07/2024

Today in Queen's Park: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda plus MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Also at 12.15pm the Fraser Coast Highlander Pipe Band will perform. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van. Market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.

Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
bjd Creations
Sew Bonnie
Margaret's Embroidery
Sally's Sewing
Sharon's Jewellery
All Occasion Cards
Cockatoo Coffee
Wide Bay Entertainment
and more!

Fingers crossed the rain stays away today!

09/07/2024

Very sad news to hear the passing of Keith Bertram, a past member of our band. Keith was 98 and was a beloved member back in the 60's.
A memorial service will be held at 10am, Sunday 21st July at 10 Boronia Drive, Tinnanbar if any past and present members are able to attend. Please RSVP to Kris Hawkins on 0409 728 200.
The Maryborough Excelsior City Band committee and members extend our sincere condolences to family and friends at this sad time.

25/05/2024

Today in Queen's Park: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda plus MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van. Market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Plus a Jumping Castle for the kids. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.

Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
bjd Creations
Sew Bonnie
Margaret's Embroidery
Sally's Sewing
Sharon's Jewellery
All Occasion Cards
Fraser Coast Face Painting
Cockatoo Coffee
Wide Bay Entertainment
and more!

27/04/2024

Today in Queen's Park: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda plus MELSA Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
Market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items for Mother's Day Gifts as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Fraser Coast Pipe band from 12.15pm. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.

Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
bjd Creations
Margaret's Embroidery
Sally's Sewing
Cards by Jenny
Sharon's Jewellery
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

Unfortunately the park is too wet for the Jumping Castle. Electrics and water don't mix

24/04/2024

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. Lest we forget.

30/03/2024

HAPPY EASTER: Today in Queen's Park: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda plus MELSA Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
There will also be limited market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm*.

Limited Stallholders (due to personal reasons/wet weather) showcasing their products and services include:
bjd Creations
Sally's Sewing
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

Unfortunately the park is too wet for the Jumping Castle and coffee van.
The Mary Ann will also not be running.

30/03/2024

Looks like we have had some people pretending to be from our organisation and taking site bookings for our markets.
Please be aware, we will never ask for PayPal details or request money over the internet.
All site bookings will come directly from the the Maryborough Excelsior City Band and the secretary/treasurer Brett and are paid in cash on the day.
If you have been contacted directly by any other name pretending to take bookings for the markets, please report them immediately.

24/02/2024

Due to wet weather, there will be no markets, entertainment, jumping castle or food van as they have been cancelled. MELSA may still run their trains at this stage.

19/02/2024

ATTENTION STALLHOLDERS: Sites available this Sunday February 25 @ Sunday in the Park/ Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Spaces available inside or outside. Email [email protected] or contact via Facebook message.

19/02/2024

THIS SUNDAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA Train Rides. Plus a special performance from 12.15pm by the Fraser Coast Highlander Pipe Band. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local!

09/12/2023

ON TODAY: Final Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets for 2023. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform their final concert for the year from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Plus a special performance from 12.15pm by the Fraser Coast Highlander Pipe Band. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
Looking for a special gift for Christmas? There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local!
Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm*.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services
include:
Sew Bonnie
Something from Mary
bjd Creations
Blue Unicorn Crafts
Barb Hard
Sal's Sewing
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

25/11/2023

ON TODAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Plus a special performance from 12.15pm by the Fraser Coast Highlander Pipe Band. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm*.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
Sew Bonnie
Something from Mary
bjd Creations
Blue Unicorn Crafts
Barb Hard
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

23/09/2023

ON TODAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm*.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
Sew Bonnie
Something from Mary
bjd Creations
Sally's Sewing
Blue Unicorn Crafts
Barb Hard
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!
Unfortunately due to illness the Pipe Band will not be performing today
*Weather permitting

18/09/2023

Very sad news to hear about the passing of our dear friend and band member Brian. Your dedication and passion for brass banding will truly be missed. On behalf of the Maryborough Excelsior City Band, we send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

VALE - BRIAN JESSETT
Sad news today of the passing of Brian Jessett, a long standing member of the Maryborough banding community. Brian will be remembered as an enthusiastic player and volunteer for many of the Maryborough Festival of Brass competitions. He always had a ready smile and a helping hand to offer. On behalf of the Queensland banding community, we send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

26/08/2023

ON TODAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van and a Jumping Castle for the kids. Plus a special performance from Fraser Coast Highlanders Pipe Band from 12.15pm.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
Sew Bonnie
bjd Creations
Sally's Sewing
Barb Hard
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

16/08/2023

Our friends from across the ditch are touring Australia with 2 shows coming up in Queensland, Friday 8th September in Brisbane and Saturday 9th September in Caloundra. International Trumpet Soloist Philip Cobb will join the National Band of New Zealand on their tour. Book your tickets now at www.nationalband.co.nz

29/07/2023

ON TODAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van and a Jumping Castle for the kids. Plus a special performance from Fraser Coast Highlanders Pipe Band from 12.15pm.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
Sew Bonnie
bjd Creations
Something from Mary
Sally's Sewing
Fraser Coast Face Painting
And more!

29/05/2023

Raffle Winners: Congratulations to the winners of our Relish Ticket Raffle drawn at Sunday in the Park. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. Winners have been notified.
Special thanks to Fraser Coast Tourism & Events for donating the tickets for the raffle.
Be sure to check out the Relish Food & Wine Festival on Saturday.

27/05/2023

ON TODAY: Sunday in the Park + Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Maryborough Excelsior City Band will perform from 10am in the Band Rotunda. MELSA & Mary Ann Train Rides. Hot Food & Cold Drinks available from our Food Van plus a Jumping Castle for the kids. Plus the Steampunk at Maryborough Social Picnic. and a special performance from Fraser Coast Highlanders Pipe Band from 12.15pm. Raffle Prize: Win Tickets to Relish! Drawn on the day.
There will also be market stalls showcasing local products & services and handmade items as part of our Band Hall Handcraft Markets. Come on down and support local! Markets on from 9am to 12.30pm.
Stallholders showcasing their products and services include:
Sew Bonnie
Fraser Coast Face Painting
Tammy Barlow - Independent Flavourista Consultant
bjd Creations
Something from Mary
Sally's Sewing
And more!