Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival

Presented by The Boonah & District Cultural Foundation Inc.

3-10 SEPTEMBER 2022

2021 Arts Festival Program 

‘Get Your Sparkle On’ 

Saturday 4 September

RED RIM COMBINED BANDS CONCERT

An opportunity to hear two spectacular Community Bands playing a ‘bright’ program for all music lovers.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 1pm
Adults $10, Members, concession and students (12+ years) $5, Children under 12 Free.
Ticketing/registration details available soon.

Monday 6 September

BLING THAT THING

Choose from a variety of objects like a left shoe, kitchen utensil, wine glass or bring your own item to ‘Bling That Thing’.  Items completed will be displayed during the Festival and voted on by the public for a ‘Shiny’ prize.  All glue and bling supplied or bring your own sparkle with you.

Adults – $10; Members, concession & students (12yrs+) $5.  Bar Open

Boonah Cultural Centre – 7pm
Adults $10, Members, concession and students (12+ years) $5, Children under 12 Free.
Ticketing/registration details available soon.

Tuesday 7 September

ASHE LAWRANCE MEMORIAL YOUNG BLING

Take a whole lot of ‘sequins’ and ‘glitter’ and bling up a calico apron to model or display in the Festival’s Fashion Awards for lots of prizes.  Everything supplied including apron, glue and serious bling.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 3.30pm

Free Event
Ticketing/registration details available soon.

Wednesday 8 September

THE GREAT COMEDY DEBATE

A ‘sparkling’ debate with some of Fassifern’s funniest characters ‘shining’ a light on a not so serious topic.  Also featuring the extremely talented High School Debate Team.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 7pm
Adults – $10; Members, concession & students (12yrs+) $5; Children under 12 free. Ticketing/registration details available soon.

Thursday 9 September

SIP AND PAINT

Try your hand at painting and ‘glisten’ at this fun social event. Includes a pre-drawn canvas, paints, artist instructions and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Bookings essential.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 7pm

Adults – $25; Members, concession & students (12yrs+) $20

Ticketing/registration details available soon.

Friday 10 September

THE YOUTH SHOWCASE

A highly entertaining event of ‘shimmer’ and ‘twinkle’ featuring local children aged from 4 years performing and dancing in this special event.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 6.30pm

Adults – $15; Members, concession & students (12yrs+) $10; Children under 12 free.

Ticketing/registration details available soon. 

Saturday 11 September

FASHION SHOW & FESTIVAL AWARDS

‘Dazzling’ handmade outfits, ‘shimmering’ gowns and wonderful creations ‘glisten’ this night of fashion and wearable art.  This night include entertainment and the presentation of the winners of the Art and Writing Awards. Surprises and entertainment too.

Boonah Cultural Centre – 7pm
Adults – $15; Members, concession & students $10, Children under 12 Free.

Ticketing/registration details available soon

All Week

Artworks, sculptures and photography all beautifully exhibited at the Boonah Cultural Centre.

Purchase a raffle ticket to make your selection in the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Sunday 5 – Saturday 11 September
Art Viewing is open from 9am – 1pm daily. Free Entry.

All events are held at the Boonah and District Cultural Centre, 3 High Street Boonah.