OppiePlaas Plaas Dans en Braai - 2026
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OPPIEPLAAS PLAAS DANS 2026
Join us for a proper South African-style Plaas Dans / Sokkie at the Historic Jondaryan Woolshed on Saturday night during the inaugural OppiePlaas Family Camp.
You do not need to be camping at OppiePlaas to attend the dance. Everyone is welcome!
DATE: Saturday, 3 October 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
DRESS: Casual
VENUE: Historic Jondaryan Woolshed
ADDRESS: 264 Jondaryan-Evanslea Road, Jondaryan QLD 4403
The Woolshed is approximately 40 minutes west of Toowoomba.
TICKETS
Children under 5: $5
Children 5–12: $10
Adults 13+: $15
Tickets may also be available at the door, subject to capacity. Advance booking is recommended.
OPPIEPLAAS CAMPERS
If you have already booked for the full OppiePlaas Family Camp from 2–5 October 2026, your entry to the Saturday night Plaas Dans is included in your camp booking.
Please do not purchase another dance ticket.
TABLES
Free tables are available on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like a guaranteed table for your family or group, you can reserve an 8-seat table for $25 in advance.
Only 26 reserved tables are available.
Please note: a table reservation does not include admission. Saturday-only visitors still require an individual entry ticket.
You are also welcome to bring your own camping chairs and table where permitted.
COME EARLY & HAVE A BRAAI
You’re welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy a braai before the dance.
IMPORTANT: There is a total fire ban in the Plaas Dans area, so no personal braais, open fires or cooking fires will be permitted at the actual dance precinct.
If you would like to braai, please use the designated BBQ/braai area elsewhere within the OppiePlaas grounds before the dance.
Bring your own meat, tongs, spices, utensils and anything else you require.
All venue fire restrictions and organiser directions must be followed.
FOOD
South African food, snacks and treats are planned to be available for purchase.
You’re also welcome to bring your own food or picnic basket.
We encourage you to support our food vendors where possible. Your support helps us continue organising events for the South African community.
LICENSED BAR – NO BYO ALCOHOL
This is a licensed event.
NO BYO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase from the licensed bar, including a selection of Australian and South African favourites, subject to availability.
Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements apply. Alcohol will not be supplied to persons under 18. Proof of age may be requested and service may be refused where required by law or the applicable liquor licence or permit.
Food may be brought in – alcohol may not.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Children and families are very welcome.
Please note that no dedicated childcare or child supervision is provided during the dance.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for the care, supervision and safety of their children at all times.
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
The Plaas Dans forms part of the inaugural OppiePlaas Family Camp, held at the Historic Jondaryan Woolshed from 2–5 October 2026 over the King’s Birthday Long Weekend.
Click here to book or find out more about the camp: https://facebook.com/events/s/oppieplaas-familie-kamp-qld-20/951176870305855/?
The wider weekend is planned to include live entertainment, Sokkies, outdoor movies, South African food and drinks, family and children’s activities, markets, fishing, historic Woolshed experiences, country activities, professional photography, a Sunday morning family church service, Boerebeskuit & Coffee Morning, camping, caravanning and much more.
If you’re attending the full camp, Saturday night’s Plaas Dans is already included in your OppiePlaas booking.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
The OppiePlaas programme and Plaas Dans arrangements are still being finalised. Entertainment, activities, vendors, food offerings, operating arrangements and other programme details may change.
The organisers reserve the right to amend, substitute, reschedule or cancel programme elements where reasonably necessary for operational, safety, weather, licensing, venue or other requirements.
All attendees must comply with venue rules, fire restrictions, liquor licensing requirements and reasonable directions from organisers and venue personnel.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about OppiePlaas Family Camp and other Kwagga Events:
