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IRISH WOOLFEST 2008
EVENTS:
STALL HOLDERS: Click below for
the Stall holder application form
STREET PARADE: Click below for
the Street Parade application form
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THE RUNNING OF THE SHEEP The Running of the Sheep at Boorowa's Irish Woolfest has been likened to "The Running of the Bulls" in Pamplona. Full wool merino sheep rampage down the main street of Boorowa leading the colourful Street Parade. Enjoy the sight of four working Australian kelpie sheepdogs in full cry bringing the sheep back on track. These dogs leap on and off Farmer Paul's four wheel motorbike keeping the sheep from disappearing into the sunset.
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BLESSING OF THE FLEECE A sheep is shorn on the shearing shack beside the stage. The fleece is thrown on the stage and our three ecumenical ministers, representing the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches, join together to present a spiritual short service celebrating the fine wool of the region.
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The Jitterbugs colourful and fun characters take you on an interactive and entertaining musical journey inspiring children to be creative and to believe in themselves.
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Dawn Drifters, out of Canberra, bring their colourful balloons and provide dawn flights over Boorowa. This is a stunning opportunity to see the wonderful patchwork quilt of Boorowa and displays of dazzling golden canola. Enjoy the tranquillity of early morning in the skies. Book early to ensure a place.
Rate for 1/2 hour flights:
Dawn Drifters will need a minimum of 10 passengers to book before we can confirm the flight. We will need to know minimum numbers by the 15th of September 2008. Full payment must be made prior to the flight. Passengers are to contact the Dawn Drifters Office direct to make bookings on 02 6285 4450.
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 (Canberra Celtic Pipe Band at Boorowa Irish Woolfest 2004)
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Whose members’ ages range from 4 to 60, was formed in late 2001 and quickly developed into an active and thriving community organisation. The Group provides the Canberra region with a responsive, community based pipe band with a fresh, innovative repertoire and talented associate performers. Pipers and Drummers playing a range of Celtic tunes are accompanied by their Dance School who delight with Irish and Highland Dance including the Sword Dance. They provide free bagpipe, drumming and dancing tuition to young people and adults and have a strong youth focus. Their aims are to assist young people and adults in the band to develop self-confidence, musical skills and an awareness of Celtic culture as well as to promote Celtic culture within Canberra and the surrounding region. The band achieves and maintains a high standard of individual and group performance through participation in workshops, seminars and occasional competition. This is evident by the strong bookings made for the band and the great satisfaction demonstrated by their audiences.
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FLYBALL TEAM Flyball is the sport that you will find the average backyard dock playing with their, mates and their handlers in tow. On the 30th September you will see 10 teams from around NSW competing in the sport. Flyball involves 4 dogs and 4 handlers in each team. The two teams race each other in a relay race over 4 hurdles to a box collect a tennis ball and race back to the finish. Flyball has been seen on Harry's Practise, Guinness Book of Records and many show events around the country. So follow the barking and the cheer of excitement down to the recreation park and check out the sport yourself. You never know you might have a budding flyball dog in your family.
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ICARUS
STREET PERFORMERS Icarus has built a strong reputation on its ability to thrill and surprise its audiences with its unique brand of stilt acrobats and dance. .
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Last years guest artist Margaret Hadfield from Queanbeyan with one of
painting from a series she has done on Gallipoli. Margaret won the $10,000
inaugural Gallipoli Art Prize last year with one of her paintings from this
series. Margaret brought one of the paintings from this series to display at
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ST JOHN'S ART SHOW Cocktail Party and Opening of the St john's Art Show is on Friday 3rd October commencing at 6.30pm with the official opening at 7.00pm. Tickets are available at the door $25 per head and a great night is usually had by all. This years Art Show will have a "Peoples Choice Award" ($500 to the winning artist and $500 to a nominee of the winning painting). The Art Show continues over the weekend. The cost for entry is $2.
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MR WINKLE THE WIZARD
You’ve read Harry Potter. Now meet Mr Winkle the Wizard.
A fun Magic Show with
lots of laughs featuring
“Mr Winkle the Wizard”
Will the Magic happen
in YOUR hands?
Watch as Clown noses
vanish and magically
appear or as metal
passes through metal. |
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THE PATTING PADDOCK
Children and adults are able to view and handle a range of quiet farm animals. Handlers are there to supervise and assist with those great photo opportunities!
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