Boolarra Folk Festival Boolarra Folk Festival 2012
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 3rd of March 2012.
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 2012 Performer Applications are now closed.
Market applications can still made by contacting Kristy on (03) 5169 6226.
The Boolarra Folk Festival committee are extremely proud to have won Best Event at the Latrobe City 2011 People's Choice Awards. Rick Teychenne, Ray Stewart and Russell Northe MLA are pictured right, receiving the award for the Best Event for the second year in a row.
Please check out the Boolarra Folk Festival Facebook page for the latest festival details!
About the Festival 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 10th festival is sure to be a fantastic day!
When: This year the Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on Saturday 3rd March 2012
Market: 10am in Railway Park (Please call Kristy on 51696226)
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 2012 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!
2012 HEALING TENT: Nurture yourself with holistic healing! Information available as well as practical workshops and personal sessions running throughout the day.
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.
Boolarra Folk Festival 2012
BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL LAUNCH _ arc Yinnar
The Boolarra Folk Festival will kick off with a pre-festival launch at arc Yinnar ,.
PERFORMERS '12 Performers 2012
Please continue to page 2 for more artist profiles
Accommodation 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
Ponderosa Bed & Breakfast
Neil & Kate Cartwright
38 Guthries Hill Road, Boolarra 3870
T 03 5169 6592
M 0429 696 592
E ncartwright_iprimus.com.au
W boolarraponderosa.com.au
Location Location
Transport
Saturday - To Boolarra
All Services are Wheelchair Accessible am am pm pm pm
Churchill Shopping Centre/Georgina Pl (Churchill) 9:17 11:17 1:17 3:17 5:17
Main St (Yinnar) 9:27 11:27 1:27 3:27 5:27
Opp Boolarra Post Office/Tarwin St (Boolarra) 9:40 11:40 1:40 3:40 5:40
2009 FESTIVAL OVERVIEW 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 Contact Us
Boolarra Folk Festival Committee 2011
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
Kristy Mills 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 Sponsors
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors, without whom there would simply be no festival!
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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.
Russell Northe M.L.A
A & P Electronics
Young Signs
J.W. & H.L. O-Connor PTY LTD
Latrobe Valley Bus Lines
Department of Sustainability and Environment
Churchill Lions Club
Boolarra Community Development Group
