Imagine keeping your bills for 50 years! William Smith Burgess did and what a legacy he has left.  Let Curators; Carita Robinson and Gabriella McLay share with you the stories they discovered about William Smith, Bankfoot House and the local region when the undertook research on the Bill Spikes. A special guided tour of Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct focused on the life of William Smith Burgess will follow.

Morning tea will be served. Free event. Limited spaces. Registration essential.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Bankfoot House this year with The Drama Merchant as he presents the Yarn Spinner. The Australian bushman is famous for telling a tale and his amusing stories of life in the bush captivates audiences young and old. Bankfoot House will set the stage as we follow the Swagman on this storytelling adventure.  

Join Sunshine Coast Council’s Art Collection Curator, Nina Shadforth as she shares some highlights from the collection and leads a conversation about art on the Sunshine Coast.

A post talk workshop is a rare opportunity to join local artist, Libby for a day of Plein Air watercolour painting. Learn how to interpret the landscape in the 4-hour workshop. 

All materials included. $75.00, limited availability.

Join local photographer Barry Alsop as he shares his photos of Bankfoot House. Learn tips and tricks to capture the best photos with your own camera or phone.

Registration essential. 

Be delighted this Christmas as the Drama Merchant presents the family classic; Miracle on 34^th Street.

Join in the fun, help create sound effects and sing along with the Motet trio as they bring to life Christmas carols from days gone by.

Free guided tours of Bankfoot House available 4.00pm-5.30pm.

Live music from 5.30pm, Radio drama from 6.00pm

Food vans and refreshments available.