OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND Boorowa Community Ba nk IRISH W OOLFEST FRIDAY 4 - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 irishwoolfest.com.au Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 Getting here Driving to Boorowa FÁILTE! Boorowa is located on the B81 Lachlan Valley Way, 45 minutes south of Welcome to Boorowa and the 23rd Irish Woolfest. What better way to Cowra and 35 minutes from Yass. Boorowa is 25 minutes north of the M32 spend the October holiday weekend! Hume Highway. Enjoy non-stop activities and free entertainment the whole day. There’s plenty to see and plenty to do. You’ll discover wood chopping, working YOUNG BOOROWA kelpie demonstrations, food stalls, Gold Trail re-enactments and a wool fashion parade. There’s a patting paddock, shearing shack, amusement SYDNEY rides, face painting and market stalls. HARDEN Don’t forget our signature events, the running of the sheep at 12noon, JUGIONG GOLBOURN spectacular Irish heritage activities; the Celtic bands and dancers and Ecumenical Blessing of the Fleece. CANBERRA MELBOURNE Take time to view our stunning Spring vistas in the #HilltopsRegion. We are glad you’ve come and trust you enjoy your visit. Disclaimer The Boorowa Irish Woolfest Committee reserves the right to change the program of events at any time and without notice. Adverse conditions and unseen complications with third party suppliers can result in changes beyond our control. Irish Woolfest Enquiries Branding and Graphic Design by Hilltops Tourism and Events Minta Viski E: [email protected] P: 1800 628 233 E: [email protected] Printed by W: irishwoolfest.com.au Chambers Whyte Design & Printing P: 02 6925 3747 / Irish Woolfest Boorowa Photography Contributors Clover and Rye Photography, See you at the festival. McGrath Photo Video The Irish Woolfest Committee Discover irishwoolfest.com.au Discover irishwoolfest.com.au PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 WHATS ON WHATS ON FRIDAY 4 - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 2019 6:30pm Friday4 October 2019 ST JOHN’S ART SHOW Commencing at 11:00am Official Opening 2019 QUICK SHEAR Cocktail Party $25.00 Entry (Includes drinks & canapes) COMPETITION Map Reference: 15 - Old Court House Building Map Reference 10 – Court House Hotel Enquiries: Tina Merriman Enquires: Court House Hotel P: 0402 233 503 P: 02 6385 3005 or via Facebook 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 5 October - Sunday 6 October ST JOHN’S ART SHOW Open to the public Map Reference: 15 - Old Court House Building Enquiries: Tina Merriman P: 0402 233 503 6:00pm - 8:30pm BOOROWA FIREWORKS & MOVIE NIGHT Map Reference 19 - Recreation Club Golf Course Enquires: Sharon Webster P: 02 6385 3224 or via Facebook Discover irishwoolfest.com.au Discover irishwoolfest.com.au PAGE 4 PAGE 5 Boorowa Community Bank Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST IRISH WOOLFEST SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM 9:00am 11:15am INTRODUCTION BY MASTER OF CEREMONIES CANOBOLAS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Map Reference 15 - opposite Court House Hotel Presented by: Boorowa News 9:30am 11:40am WOOD CHOPPING Map Reference 15 - behind Old Court House Building OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BOOROWA Presented by: Boorowa Court House Arts & Craft Co-Op COMMUNITY BANK IRISH WOOLFEST Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Presented by: The Boorowa Community Bank 10:00am MAD KELPIE PLAYDATE 11:45am Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Presented by: Hilltops Council ECUMENICAL BLESSING OF THE FLEECE Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Presented by: Crowe’s Shearing Boorowa 10:30am HAWKESBURY WORKING KELPIE DEMONSTRATION 12:00noon Map Reference 10 – Court House Hotel “THE RUNNING OF THE SHEEP” Presented by: Boorowa Developments P/L Map Reference 12 - Marsden Street Presented by: The Boorowa Community Bank 10:50am CANBERRA CELTIC PIPE BAND AND DANCERS STREET PARADE Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Map Reference 12 - Marsden Street Presented by: ACT PA Hire Presented by: Boorowa Court House Arts 11:00am & Craft Co-Op PIRATE PETE Map Reference 8 - outside the War Memorial Presented by: 2LF & Roccy FM PAGE 6 PAGEPAGE 7 7 Boorowa Community Bank Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST IRISH WOOLFEST SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM 12:50pm 2:20pm MAD KELPIE PLAYDATE BEANIE AND BERET COMPETITION Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Presented by: Hilltops Council Presented by: Rotary Club of Boorowa 1:00pm 2:25pm HAWKESBURY WORKING KELPIE AWARD TIME DEMONSTRATION Street Parade Winners, Irish Woolfest Survey Map Reference 10 – Court House Hotel Awards & Wool Windows Presented by: Boorowa Developments P/L Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Presented by: Boorowa Community Bank 1:40pm OFF THE SHEEPS BACK FASHION PARADE 2:40pm Map Reference 13 - Main Stage CANBERRA CELTIC PIPE BAND AND DANCERS Presented by: ACT PA Hire Map Reference 10 – Outside the Court House Hotel Presented by: ACT PA Hire 2:00pm WOOD CHOPPERS 2:30pm Map Reference 15 - behind Old Court House Building BEST IRISH ACCENT COMPETITION Presented by: Boorowa Court House Arts & Craft Co-Op Map Reference 13 – Main Stage Presented by: Boorowa Community Bank 2:00pm PIRATE PETE 3:00pm Map Reference 8 - Outside the War Memorial MAD KELPIE PLAYDATE Presented by: 2LF & Roccy FM Map Reference 13 – Main Stage Presented by: Hilltops Council 2:20pm HAWKESBURY WORKING KELPIE DEMONSTRATION Map Reference 10 – Court House Hotel Presented by: Boorowa Developments P/L PAGE 8 PAGE 9 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM 3:30pm WOOD CHOPPERS Map Reference 15 - behind Old Court House Building Presented by: Boorowa Court House Arts & Craft Co-Op 4:00pm FINAL WRAP UP Map Reference 13 - Main Stage Win a prize Complete the survey at the Irish Woolfest Information Stand for your chance to win a hamper from Poppa’s Fudge & Jam Factory! PAGE 10 Boorowa Community Bank Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST FUN IRISH WOOLFEST FUN SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM ALL SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 | 9AM-4PM ALL DAY DAY Llama Association Display Handmade Craft & Food Stalls Map Reference 14 - Outside Police Station Map Reference 12 - Marsden & Pudman Streets Presented by: Hilltops Phoenix Presented by: WaterMin Drillers Antique Engines and Tractors Display National Flyball Team Map Reference 29 – Pudman Street Map Reference 25 Presented by: Court House Hotel (St Joseph’s School Playground) Enquiries: Verdelle Townsend M: 0412 701 753 Beanie and Beret Competition Display Map Reference 1 - down from Elders Simon Watts Presented by: Boorowa Rotary Club Playing throughout the day in Marsden Street Presented by: PJ’s Fast Food Boorowa War Memorial Map Reference 8 Old Kentucky’s Animal Farm - The Patting Paddock Boorowa Merino Studs on Display Map Reference 16 - behind Boorowa Tyre Service Map Reference 6 - Inside Landmark Presented by: HM & V Horne Shearing & Crutching Presented by: Tara Park, Merrignee, Koonwarra, Merryville, Grassy Creek & Wantana Hills Merino Stud The Shearing Shack Map Reference 12 - Marsden Street Black and Coloured Sheep Presented by: Moorby’s Transport Map Reference 27 - outside Henwood House Presented by: Black and Coloured Sheep Breeder Association Tony Joe’s Amusements Map Reference 5 - Queen Street, outside Boorowa Hotel Presented by: Infinity Advisory & Planning P/L Discover irishwoolfest.com.au Discover irishwoolfest.com.au PAGE 12 PAGE 13 Boorowa Community Bank WHAT’S ON IN THE HILLTOPS IRISH WOOLFEST SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019 BOOROWA COURT HOUSE ARTS & CRAFTS CO OP September Saturday 12 October Tuesday 3 September Harden Kite Festival South West Merino Breeders www.hardenkitefestival.org Field Day CRAFT SHOP OPEN 8AM - 5PM www.swsmerinofieldday.com Saturday 26 October Harden & District Picnic Races SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2019 Friday 6 September www.hardenpicnics.org.au – Saturday 7 September Marsden St, Boorowa Murrumburrah Harden Show Open 7 days, November Saturday 2 November 10am - 5pm Sunday 15 September Reids Flat Gymkhana Ph: 02 6385 3885 Young Show Facebook www.visithilltopsregion.com.au Sunday 22 September December Friday 6 December Cherry Blossom Long Lazy Lunch – Sunday 8 December www.visithilltopsregion.com.au National Cherry Festival www.nationalcherryfestival.com.au October Saturday 5 October Monthly Markets Bribbaree Show Boorowa Rotary Markets www.bribbareeshow.com Handmade in Harden - Murrumburrah Community Markets Sunday 6 October Young & Regional Farmers Markets Boorowa Irish Woolfest Young Uniting Church Markets – The Running of the Sheep www.irishwoolfest.com.au Cannot wait to see you Saturday 12 October in the Hilltops Region!! Burrangong Picnic Races www.bprc.com.au For the latest events listings visit www.visithilltopsregion.com.au Discover irishwoolfest.com.au PAGE 14 PAGE 15 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 Boorowa Community Bank IRISH WOOLFEST | OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 2019 Discover irishwoolfest.com.au Discover irishwoolfest.com.au PAGE 16 PAGE 17 Market Stalls and SHORT STREET Entertainment (see inset) R Emergency E IV Evacuation Area R A Main BRIAL STREET N W Stage O R Street Parade To Cowra O CAMPBELL STREET Assembly Point and Young O B Antique PUDMAN STREET Tractors PARK STREET 2 26 Amusements BRIAL STREET PARK STREETPARK 18 Food Stalls 8 1 27 4 3 Street Parking PUDMAN STREET 17 29 PUDMAN STREET Accessible SCOTT STREET 10 24 Parking 12 22 16 Amenities 23 MARSDEN STREET 28 20 National QUEEN STREET 11 5 K Flyball Team E QUEEN STREET E QUEEN STREET R C MARKET STREET Detours S 24 13 6 ’ 21 25 N A FARM FARM STREET Working Dog 15 Y Demonstrations 14 R Parking STREETSCOTT MARKET STREET COURT STREET 7 JUGIONG STREET 9 19 JUGIONG STREET First Aid Info Stall BUS DROP OFF MARSDEN STREET JUGIONG STREET SOUTH STREET SOUTH STREET MAP REFERENCE 7.