Events

TAKIN’ IT TO THE  STREET
Not the Doobie Brothers.  Our own young people taking their music to the street, outside Ritchies IGA at various times during festival week.  Organised by Gary Lindsay.

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, from Abba to the 1812 overture.
Saturday 30th August  1.30-3pm

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

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

THE MOTH OF MOONBI
Classic Cinema with local connections!
A 1928 Australian movie by Charles Chauvel. Filmed in the Fassifern district with local residents in the cast. Meet the grandson of Charles Chauvel and filmmaker Andrew Best.
Tuesday 2nd September 7pm Free entry.

MAKE ‘EM LAUGH
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.

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