Events

TAKIN’ IT TO THE  STREET
Young people showing their musical talent on various instruments.
Outside Ritchies IGA 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

BIG BAND CONCERT
The Boonah Town Band and other district bands come together with  a spectacular orchestral concert with music from the 1812 overture to Abba.
Saturday 30th August  1.30-3pm

BLOODY MURDER 
A hilarious play by Ed Sala adapted as a staged play  by the Boonah Playmakers.
Saturday 30th August  7 – 9pm
Sunday 31st August 2 – 4pm

ONE SONG
A number of groups and small choirs, each sing the same song in differents styles, ballad, country & western, operatic, etc., then all at once, finally putting it all together under the guidance of the choir master.
Monday 1st September 6.30 – 8pm – Free  Entry

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 2nd September 3.30 – 5pm

COMEDY NIGHT
Funny?  You gotta be joking!  Stand-up, Skits, jokes, songs, one liners.  C’mon comedians. Come and do your thing.
Wednesday 3rd September  7pm

READING FOR WRITING
Books that teach, books that inspire. Bring your favourite book and discuss how reading can improve your writing. For all writers beginner or experienced. Let’s share our knowledge.
Thursday 4th September  10 – 11.30am  – Free Event

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 4th 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 5th September 6.30 – 8.30pm

FESTIVAL FINALE
Saturday 6th 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.