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The red highlighted numbers on the map indicate locations of the Festival activities/attractions listed below. All details subject to change until August 2012.

See the Kenilworth Celebrates! video

See our gallery of Festival images

Document not yet available.See/download a printable version of the 2011 programme

For general Festival enquiries phone 07 5472 3223
or email the Coordinator

 
ACTIVITY
TIME AND PLACE
DETAILS

Kenilworth Art Competitions and Exhibition

Art Exhibition

Kenilworth Public Hall

Sat. 22 to Sat. 29 Sep.
10am to 4pm

Entry: Gold coin donation appreciated. 

Display and sale of work entered in the annual LGI Trophy Competition (previously the Kenilworth Art Competition).

Entry form for the Kenilworth/LGI Art Competition (all categories).

Display and sale of work entered in the $15,000 aquisitive Kenilworth Art Prize.

Entry form for the $15,000 Kenilworth Art Prize.

Artist' Workshops

Tutor

Kenilworth School

Mon. 24 Sep. to Fri. 28 Sep.
8.30am to 4.30pm

Booking essential

11 different 4 and 5 day Workshops, professional tutors, various media:

Watercolour, acrylics, oils and pastels.

See full details of all Workshops.



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Phone: 07 5472 3223

Masters at Work

CWA Hall

CWA Hall

Sat. and Sun. 22 & 23 Sep.
9.30am to 4.30pm

Entry: Gold coin donation appreciated.

Five master painters will give exhibitions of their techniques by painting demonstration pieces -

John Wilson, Lyn Diefenbach, Jacqueline Hill, and Barry and Lucie McCann.



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Phone: 07 5472 3223

"I shall not want ..." -
Mandy McGuire Exhibition


Image in preparation

St John Bosco Church

Sat. 22 Sep. (12am opening) to Fri. 28 Sep.
8am - 4pm

Donation: $2

The exhibition includes two separate bodies of work. The first examines the concept of faith through a series of small portraits of friends, family and strangers. The second series is a metaphorical response to our desire and yearning for more; it is about our restless spirit and our search to fill the void.

Mandy's CV



Fence Mural Competition

Kenilworth Park

Sat. 22 Sep. From 10am
(until sold out)

Entry: $15

Paint a section of fence panel and win a prize. All materials provided - bring your own brushes if preferred.

Theme - Forests for People.

40 places only so be early.

Al Fresco Poets' Breakfast

Kenilworth Hall Grounds

Sat. 22 Sep. 8 - 11am

Entry: $5
Breakfast extra, from the menu

The unique al fresco Poets' Breakfast. Our MC is well known local poet IAN MACKAY - also featuring many funny Champion Poets.

Country breakfast and real coffee available on site.

Markets

Kenilworth Park

Sat. 22 Sep. from 7.30am to 3.30pm.

Entry: Free   

   

Arts and Craft Market including (subject to revision):

Handmade Jewellery.
Aboriginal Arts & Crafts.
Camphorwood Products.
Garden Ornaments.
Candles.
Organic Products.
Sweet & Sour Licorice/Nuts/Dried Fruit/Fudges.
Maleny Coffee Stop.
Scotts Burgers, Cakes etc. Ginger soft drinks.
Children's Rides - Jumping Castle.
Pet treats/children's books/Hippeastrum bulbs in flower.
Pip's Face Painting.
Paper aeroplane competition.
Rhythm Culture will be entertaining.
and more ...

- for stallholders

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra Concert and Dinner

Kenilworth Homestead

Concert: Sun. 23 Sep. 4 - 6pm
Concert only entry: $25

Dinner: 6.30pm
Dinner only price: $35

Concert and Dinner $55
(save $5)
Priority booking for tables of 10

No concessions
A bar will be available

A concert of classical and light music followed by a three course dinner. This great 40 piece orchestra weave their magic at the Kenilworth Historic Homestead.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL by 14 Sep. - no tickets at door.

Programme details not yet available.





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tickets from Kenilworth Newsagency

Enquiries: Phone (07) 5472 3223 or (07) 5446 0500

Street Entertainment

Charlie Chaplin on his rounds
The Carnival Roving Gypsy Band
Nat Combs

Throughout the Town
Sat. 22 and Sun 23 Sep.

 

 

 

A variety of public space entertainers including:

Charlie Chaplin - a roving performer who surprises with his unexpected and comical movements. He performs in the Queen Street Mall and at other festivals.

The Carnival Roving Gypsy Band was formed in 2000 and they have spread joy and merriment through their music at many Festivals and events in SE Qld. Playing a mix of passionate Gypsy tunes, wild Klezmer, romantic French waltzes, jaunty Continental, exotic Tangos, lively Tarantellas and more... their music often inspires dancing in the streets! Vibrant,colourful entertainment.

Sunday 23 September 11am - 2pm

Rythm Culture's Nathanial Combs plays African drums and percussion. He has been inspired through the tuition of several teachers of West African music. Hear him perform and take the opportunity to learn as well. Instruments and bright colourful costumes provided. Workshop is free.

Saturday 22 September  11.15 - midday (performance)
and 1 - 1.45pm (workshop)

At the Art and Craft Market (outside Cheese Factory)

 

Buskers and Street Entertainers

You are invited to participate in
Kenilworth Celebrates!


Please email us for more information.

There will be cash prizes for the best buskers on both Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September, 2012.

No permit needed


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