Boolarra Folk Festival 2011
The Boolarra Folk Festival is a FREE annual community event held in the beautiful country township of Boolarra.
The next Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on Saturday 5th of March 2011.
Please come along and enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, whilst enjoying the music of talented local artists. Our Art, Craft and Food Market will once again provide visitors with the opportunity to discover the work of many local artisans.
News
UPDATE:
BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 FESTIVAL ARE NOW OPEN!
WORLD MUSIC, TRADITIONAL FOLK, ORIGINAL, AUSTRALIAN BUSH BANDS, BLUES, BLUEGRASS, and all other varieties of FOLK. ALSO SEEKING LOCAL BUSKERS!
Please download the festival information flyer and application form for further details.
2011 performers application
2011 performers infomation flyer
The Boolarra Folk Festival committee are extremely proud to have won Community Event of the Year Award at the Latrobe City 2008 & 2009 Australia Day Awards. Festival Convenor, Ray Stewart (the hairy one at the back), delivered a fitting (and long) tribute to the community of Boolarra, in thanks for their continued support and hard work.
The multi-award winning Boolarra Folk Festival is unique to Gippsland, as it is the only free folk festival that is an all-day event staged in one of the most beautiful parks in Gippsland. Our 8th festival is sure to be a fantastic day!
When: This year the Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on Saturday 27th February 2010
Market: 10am in Railway Park (51696355) PLEASE NOTE: MARKET STALL APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Music: 11am onwards in Centenary Park (51696243)
ATM & Eftpos Facilities: Boolarra is a small town with a population of 400 people, so electronic facilites are limited. We do try our best to cater for the large influx on the day, but it would be wise to bring along cash to avoid disappointment.
The Music Stage is located in Centenary Park. Art, Craft and Food Stalls are located in Railway Park. Plenty to see, buy, eat and drink here!
The Information Tent is located near the stage. Please feel free to make any enquiries here!
In 2010 our fine Boolarra Folk Festival Wine will be for sale at the Alcohol Tent and also in Railway Park during the day. As with all our merchandise, proceeds from Boolarra Folk Festival Wine sales go towards funding next years festival. Please also see our Information Tent for Badges, T-shirts, Programs, Stubby Holders, Posters, and Wine, or give a gold coin donation. Please help us keep the festival free!
The success of the KIDS TENT at previous festivals has guaranteed the inclusion of this in 2010. It is located in Centenary Park in view of the stage.
2010 HEALING TENT: Nurture yourself with holistic healing! Information available as well as practical workshops and personal sessions running throughout the day.
The SCHOOLS DRUMMING PERFORMANCE is back in 2010. It's sure to be the biggest ever, involving several primary schools from throughout the region.
Acoustic buskers are welcome to perform in Railway Park.
The Boolarra Pub runs an Alcohol Tent and Enclosure near the skate park. Alcohol bought in this area must be consumed in this area (with the exception of unopened Boolarra Folk Festival wine bottles, which may be bought from the tent and consumed outside of the enclosure.
B.Y.O. Alcohol may be consumed in Centenary Park, but otherwise please observe the alcohol and smoke free areas.
The Boolarra Pub will be open for meals 6-8pm.
On Saturday Evening: AFTER DARK JAM SESSION
Begins: 7.30pm FREE
Festivities continue at the Boolarra Recreation Reserve on Park Road, where there will be an opportunity for musicians to get together and jam. Food will be available to purchase at this venue. B.Y.O. Alcohol!
People are welcome to camp FREE at the Recreation Reserve. NOT ON THE OVAL. Toilets and shower facilities are provided free at this venue.
Boolarra Folk Festival 2010
Performers 2010
Please continue to page 2 for more artist profiles
Accommodation
One of the features of the Boolarra Folk Festival is the opportunity for visitors to bring a tent, caravan or even a swag and just camp out at the Football Ground or out on the grounds of the Boolarra Pub. Showers and toilets will be supplied at the Football Ground and also electric bbq facilities. There will be no fee for camping at either venue so this is a great opportunity to bring along the whole family and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our lovely village.
There are also bed and breakfast facilities in Boolarra and at the nearby Hazelwood Pondage Caravan Park for your use at very reasonable prices.
Boolarra B & B Accommodation
Latrobe Visitor Information Service Accommodation Listings
Jumbuk Cottage
Mirboo North Accommodation
Strzelecki Ranges Accommodation
Montford Manor, Traralgon
Disability Access Accomodation
Commercial Hotel-Motel
70, Ridgeway, Mirboo North 3871
(03) 5668 1552
email: ndicker_ozemail.com.au
$60.00 per room/per night (inc Continental Breakfast)
Mirboo North Golf Club
(03) 5668 1515 / 0409 566815
Double $70.00 per room/per night (inc Continental Breakfast) Queen & Single
Single $66.00 per room/per night (inc Continental Breakfast) 3 x Single
Extra person $20.00 per night.
All rooms have Kitchenette/Reverse Cycle A/C
BBQ Facilities available.
Grand Ridge Brewery (Mirboo North)
Bar: 11am - Late (7 days)
Restaurant: Open for lunch 12 - 3pm, 7 days
Dinner 6pm - 9pm Thurs - Sunday (Bookings advisable)
Accommodation: Self contained Californian bungalow,
4 bedroom. Sleeps 9. Open fires. Private bookings or Individual guest room rates.
PHONE: (03) 5668 2222
Website: www.grand-ridge.com.au
Location
Transport
TO BOOLARRA
Morwell - Commercial Rd 11.45am
Churchill - Shopping Centre 12pm 2pm 4pm 5.30pm
Yinnar 12.15pm 12.15pm 4.15pm 5.45pm
Boolarra 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm 6.00pm
LEAVING BOOLARRA
Boolarra 1.15pm 3.15pm 4.45pm 6.15pm
Yinnar 1.30pm 3.30pm 5.00pm 6.30pm
Churchill - Shopping Centre 1.45pm 3.45pm 5.15pm 6.45pm
Morwell - Commercial Rd 7.00pm
Boolarra Folk Festival 2009
The 7th annual Boolarra Folk Festival was held in beautiful Centenary Park. Many thousands of people came along to enjoy the calm and friendly atmosphere. The Healing Tent was once again held in Centenary Park, where many enjoyed a relaxing Reiki session or some aromatherapy. The Kids' Tent was in Centenary Park, with many interesting craft activities available to entertain the troops. This year there was also a Teenagers' Tent, where free hairbraiding, nail varnishing and other wonderful activities and services was offered. Another new initiative this year, is the introduction of a "Circus Skills" area, where you will be able to learn New Zealand Poi, Twirling, Diablo and Juggling.
The Art, Craft and Food Market was held in Railway Park from 10am.
Many local artisans had the opportunity to showcase the breadth of talent
within the region.
2009 Performers:
Jack Jones
Bluegrass Support Group
Wulaba Drumming Ensemble
Cilla Jane
Danny Burton
Essjee
Jo Kelly Stephenson
Josh Stainer
Khristian Mizzi & The Sirens
Rant
River Crombie
Strzelecki StringBusters
Van Walker
The Boolarra Community Choir - Bool-aria
We really would like to be able to keep it a free event, making it accessible to all, so please consider buying some of our excellent wines , T-Shirts, badges and programs, or you can make a gold coin donation during the day.
Contact Us
Boolarra Folk Festival Committee 2010
Ray Stewart President
Wendy Stewart Treasurer/Secretary/Information Tent
Rick Teychenne Music Co-ordinator
Terry Cupples Assistant Music Co-ordinator
Chelsea Stewart Music/Design/ Marketing Co-Ordinator
Kate Reiske Publicity Officer
Marietta Herni Market/Food Co-ordinator
Val & Jeff Henderson Market Assistant Co-ordinators
Leanne Blake Grants Officer
Keith Robertson Wine Sales
Adrian Giannini After Dark Music Event Co-ordinator
Gwenda Pither General Committee Member
Rodney Lloyd General Committee Member
Other Co-Ordinators, Officers, and Artisans
Colin Brick Road Management
Bronwen Hilton Website Design & Production
Ray Stewart Badge Design
Daniel Clancy Video-T.V Co-ordinator
Brett Van Hoorn Sound Engineer
Awakening Group Kids Tent
Samantha Brick Healing Tent
Noel Richards Road signage advisor
Jared Mills Official Photographer/Badge Production
John Cargill Car Parking Co-ordinator
Neil Rodgers Logistics Assistant
Chelsea Stewart Poster/Program/Official Logo Design
Sponsors
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors, without whom there would simply be no festival!
On the 4th of February the Victorian Government provided $5000 to help the 2009 Boolarra Folk Festival go ahead. The Boolarra Folk Festival grant will be provided through the Brumby Government’s Provincial Victoria Local Events Program to Latrobe City Council. The Premier John Brumby said the festival promised a fantastic weekend for locals and visitors and the Victorian Government was committed to ensuring its success.
Maryvale Electronics
A & P Electronics
Young Signs
Murray Goulburn Co.op LTD
J.W. & H.L. O-Connor PTY LTD
Latrobe Valley Bus Lines
Department of Sustainability and Environment
Churchill Lions Club
Boolarra Community Development Group
HVP (Grand Ridge Plantations PTY LTD.)
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