Program for 2019
The multi-award winning Boolarra Folk Festival is unique to Gippsland. It is the only free folk festival that is an all-day event and is staged in one of the most beautiful parks in Gippsland! Our 17th festival is sure to be a fantastic day.
When: This year the Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on:
Boolarra Folk Festival Launch: FRIDAY 1ST March 7pm at ARC Yinnar
Featuring:
Duenna
Rainbowenz
Cat Canteri
Khristian Mizzi
ADMISSION $12, BYO SUPPER, BAR WILL BE OPEN, CALL (03) 51 631 310 FOR BOOKINGS, TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL SATURDAY 2ND MARCH
Market: 10 am to 4 pm in Railway Park FREE ENTRY
Music: 11 am to 8 pm in Centenary Park FREE ENTRY
FEATURING:
Paddock Parking on Saturday $2, all parking proceeds go back to the festival.
BOOLARRA BOWLING CLUB Open for drinks and sandwiches till 8pm. Buskers welcome!!
7.30pm Strzelecki String Busters
9.30pm The 350’s Blues Band
11.30am Boolarra Ukulele Group
1.00pm AJ Leonard and Jenny Rowlands
About the Festival
ATM & Eftpos Facilities
We will have a mobile ATM on site.
The Music Stage
The Music Stage is located in Centenary Park and will feature free music from 11 am to around 8 pm. The Boolarra Community Hotel runs an Alcohol Tent and Enclosure near the Skate Park. Alcohol bought in this area must be consumed in this area. B.Y.O. Alcohol may be consumed in Centenary Park but otherwise please observe the alcohol and smoke free areas.
The Information Tent
The Information Tent is located near the stage. Please feel free to make any enquiries here. In 2019 our fine Boolarra Folk Festival Wine will be for sale throughout the day at the Boolarra Folk Festival Wine Tents which are located in Railway and Centenary Parks. As with all our merchandise, proceeds from Boolarra Folk Festival Wine sales go towards funding next year’s festival. Please also see our Information Tent for T-shirts, Programs, Stubby Holders and Stickers, or give a gold coin donation. Tickets for our raffle (prizes revealed on the day) are also available at the Information Tent. So please help us keep the festival free and buy some merchandise!
Market & Food
There will be a delicious range of food available to purchase in the food court at the market, including vegetarian and gluten free options.
Acoustic buskers are welcome to perform in Railway Park. No amplification allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be on leads at all times.
Drumming Circle
Steve Schultz will be running a drum circle program at this year’s festival. He will set up in the Boolarra Memorial Hall and will run one afternoon session from 1.30-2.30 pm. Entry is free. If weather is bad, the drum circle will be held in the Multipurpose Building on the corner of Church and Irving Streets.
BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL LAUNCH
The Boolarra Folk Festival will kick off with a pre-festival launch at ARC Yinnar on Friday 1st of March with music from 7 pm to 11 pm, $12 entry fee, BYO supper. Drinks available at bar prices. Phone ARC Yinnar 51 631 310 for bookings, tickets also available at the door.
Gallery
Festival 2014
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 rates.
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)
Ponderosa Bed & Breakfast
Neil & Kate Cartwright
38 Guthries Hill Road, Boolarra 3870
T 03 5169 6592
M 0429 696 592
E neil.cartwright@bigpond.com
W bbponderosa.com.au
Cost: $120 dbl
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
Lake Narracan Caravan Park and Camping Ground
Shore Rd, Newborough 3825
Contact Managers, Gary & Kerryn Patton on
03 5127 8724
or email bookings@lakenarracan.com.au
www.lakenarracan.com.au/
Other accommodation options to explore;
Latrobe Visitor Information Service Accommodation Listings
Jumbuk Cottage
Montford Manor, Traralgon
The Committee
Rick Teychenne President
Natasha Blake Minutes Secretary
Kath Aveling Treasurer
Chelsea Stewart Music Coordinator/Event Administrator
Kate Reiske Publicity Coordinator
Kristy Mills Market Coordinator
Gab Francis Food Coordinator
Ariane Ramsay Sponsorship/Event Administrator
Merrick Hilton Wine Sales
Chris Blake Compliance Coordinator
Ray Stewart The Post Office Restoration Project Coordinator
OTHER COORDINATORS, OFFICERS AND ARTISANS
Grant McNeill Stage Manager
Ariane Ramsay Road Management
Bronwen Hilton Website Design and Production & Facebook
Brett Van Hoorn Sound Engineer
John Cargill Car Parking Coordinator
Mark Hyatt Car Parking Cooardinator
Gordon Leys Traffic Consultant
Jacqui Healey Amenities Cleaning