Events

TAKIN’ IT TO THE  STREET
Our own young people taking their music to
the street, outside Ritchies IGA, organised by Gary Lindsay.
At various times during festival week.

ART EXHIBITION
All the art entries from the art competition.
Includes a raffle for a big basket of goodies which gives you a vote in the Peoples Choice art award.
All week 9am – 1pm  – Free Entry

BOONAH TOWN BAND & FRIENDS
A spectacular event with music to bring joy to your heart and tears to your eyes.
Saturday 29th August  1.30-3pm

RADIO PLAY
A series of Goon Shows and other short acts, adapted for Radio and performed by the Boonah Playmakers.
Saturday 29th August  7 – 9pm
Sunday 30th  August 2 – 4pm

WRITING WORKSHOP
Mapping Memories – a different way to tell a story
Tuesday 1st September 10am – 11.30am

CREATIVE STATIONS
Paint on canvass, bling up a bag, make a card, painting plaster of paris, create a key ring and much more.  Be part of the creative crew.
Tuesday 1st September 3.30 – 5pm

THE MOTH OF MOONBI revisited
View the recreation of lost scenes missing from Charles Chauvel’s film and talk with the filmmakers.
Tuesday 1st September 7pm

MAKE ‘EM LAUGH
Funny?  You gotta be joking!  Stand-up, Skits, jokes, songs, one liners.  C’mon comedians. Come and do your thing.
Wednesday 2nd September  7pm

 SIP and PAINT
Try your hand at painting and have fun at this social event.  Includes a pre drawn canvas, paints, artist instructions and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Thursday 3rd September 7 – 8.30pm

YOUTH SHOWCASE
A highly entertaining magical night, event featuring local kids aged from 4 years performing and dancing in this special event. Fantastic props.  Music the kids love.
Friday 4th September 6.30 – 8.30pm

FESTIVAL FINALE
Saturday 5th September   7 – 9pm
A night to celebrate the creative festivities of the Festival including the stunning outfits designed and modelled in this night of fashion and wearable art, the presentation of the Art and Writing prizes, plus some great entertainment.

All festival events are family friendly with no language unsuitable for children.