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 16^th festival is sure to be a fantastic day.

When: This year the Boolarra Folk Festival will be held on:

Boolarra Folk Festival Launch: FRIDAY 2ND March 7 pm at ARC Yinnar

BOOLARRA FOLK FESTIVAL SATURDAY 3RD MARCH

Market: 10 am to 4 pm in Railway Park FREE ENTRY
Music: 11 am to 8 pm in Centenary Park  FREE ENTRY

FEATURING:

BOOLARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL KIDS DRUMMING, PHILL SCHUHMANN, THE STEAMING MONZAS, TWO CELTS, SHANTYTOWN, DAVE DIPROSE, THE ROYAL HIGH JINX, THE NIGELLAS, COALVILLE ROAD, JOHN FLANAGAN TRIO AND BOOMULELE

Paddock Parking on Saturday $2, all parking proceeds go back to the festival.

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. New in 2018, we will run two extra food stalls in the music park from 3 pm to 8 pm to cater for evening meals!

The Information Tent

The Information Tent is located near the stage. Please feel free to make any enquiries here. In 2018 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.