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
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
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).
Display and sale of work entered in the $15,000 aquisitive Kenilworth Art Prize.
Artist' Workshops
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.
OR
Phone: 07 5472 3223
Masters at Work
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.
OR
Phone: 07 5472 3223
"I shall not want ..." -
Mandy McGuire Exhibition
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.
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.
OR
tickets from Kenilworth Newsagency
Enquiries: Phone (07)
5472 3223 or (07) 5446 0500
Street Entertainment
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