Eidsvold Bush Spirit Festival
June 1st 2019
Experience the crafts and culture of the Australian bush
SPONSORS
We realize that seasonal conditions are trying and appreciate that you are still willing to support our local communities with your generous donations.
We would also like to thank our the judges for our competitions,The RM Williams Center for its generous use of the Gallery to display the images from the Framed photography competition,our stall holders and all the volunteers who so generously donate their time to help make the Bush Spirit Festival an awesome experience.
Check out the pictorial Essays of living on the land in Australia .These amazing images are taken by our very own local photographers-Thank you for allowing us to use your images,
Bush Babes of Oz Amanda Salisbury--
http://bushbabeofoz.com
Bronwyn Burnham- "Bronwyn Bunham-Boogal Cattle"
https://boogalcattle.com
SANDI READ PHOTOGRAPHY
https://www.facebook.com/SandieReadphotography/
To our stall holders and Demonstrators-Thank you for supporting the Friends of RM.
SPONSORS
Bendigo Bank
Burns Drapery,Mundubbera
Mitre 10
Burnett Mapping
Mundubbera Pharmacy
Star Hotel Motel,Eidsvold
Eidsvold Rural
Eidsvold Livestock and Property
Mundubbera News
Eidsvold Foodworks
Billabong Motel,Mundubbera
IPHONE PHOTO ACADEMY
Thank you to IPHONE PHOTO ACADEMY FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP.
https://iphonephotographyschool.com
https://www.facebook.com/iPhonePS
PROGRAMME
10AM FESTIVAL OPENING-WELCOME TO COUNTRY
10:30AM EIDSVOLD STATE SCHOOL SONG AND DANCE
11:00AM WHIP CRACKING COMPETITION
11;30AM WHIP CRACKING DEMONSTRATION (LORRAINE SILVERSMITHING DEMONSTRATION )(RM WILLIAMS CENTER SURROUND}
12:00PM LEAH READ HORSEMANSHIP DEMONSTRATION
12:3PM LUNCH BREAK-MUSIC-HAY BALE STACKING AND STOCK MANS COMPETITION
1:00PM PHOTO COMP PRESENTATION
2.00PM BLUE GUM FARM KIDS SHOW
2;30PM MARSHALL LANGSTON LEATHER WORK DEMONSTRATION
3:00PM CONVERSATIONS WITH RONNIE BLIGH AND NED NEWMAN -(LORRAINE SILVERSMITHING DEMONSTRATION)
3:30PM RUSSELL PLUNKETT POETRY
4:00PM RAFFLE ( AND MYSTERY HISTORY ANSWERS)
4:30PM BAR AND BBQ
5:00PM CONTINUING DEMONSTRATIONS-HISTORICAL DISPLAY,LEATHERWORK;AUTHORS SIGNING,COBBB AND CO COACH /HORSE DRAWN COACH WOODWORK,FIRE BRIGADE,SWAGGIE COMP
Demonstrations
BILLY TEA AND DAMPER
Enjoy the true bush spirit with Smoko of Billy Tea and Damper,the age old food staple of the Australian bush people.
BUSH POET
Many Australian Bush stories have been transformed into poetry. Come enjoy Australian Folk lore in its finest form
CONVERSATIONS WITH
This is your opportunity to ask those questions that you always wanted to know the answer's to- Our local bush Legends Ned Newman and Ronny Bligh will fill your afternoon with an informative interlude.
LEAH READ HORSEMANSHIP DEMONSTRATION
Leah Read Performance horses Offer Colt Starting Re-education Sale Preparation Campdraft and Challenge horse Campaign Lessons Working Dog sales
MARSHALL LANGSTON LEATHER WORK
BEAUTIFUL LEATHER WORK UNFOLDS BENEATH MARSHALLS SKILLED HANDS AS HE CRAFTS BELTS,BRIDLES,POUCHES,AND EXPLAINS THE ART OF PLAITING. IN THE DAYS BEFORE SYNTHETICS THERE WERE MANY SADDLERS AND LEATHER MEN AROUND AUSTRALIA. NOT SO MUCH A DYING ART NOW BUT A RESURGENCE LEARNING SKILLS OF THE BUSH IS TAKING PLACE,SO COME AND WATCH AS MARSHALL CREATES A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK
LORRAINE LINDENMAYER SILVERSMITH
COME AND SEE THE MAKING OF BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF JEWELLERY,WATCH AS THE INTRICATE PIECES FIT TOGETHER TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM MADE SILVER AND GOLD BRACELETS,NECKLACES,BROOCHES. PURCHASE A SPECIAL GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE-A UNIQUE HAT PIN OR TIE PIN WITH YOUR 3 PIECE BRAND? OR MAYBE YOU HAVE A DESIGN OF YOUR OWN THAT YOU WOULD LIKE MADE?COME AND TALK TO LORRAINE-YOU WILL FIND HER ON THE DECK OF THE RM CENTER :) https://www.facebook.com/LLsilverjewellery/
Competitions
WANT TO TRY OUT YOUR BUSH SKILLS!!!!! CON YOUR MATES INTO A TEAM-DON'T FORGET TO THINK UP A COOL NAME , TRY YOUR SKILLS AT SWAG ROLLING,HAY STACKING .POLY PIPE REPAIR AND A FEW OTHER DOOZIE' S THAT WE ARE KEEPING UP OUR SLEEVE-CANT MAKE IT TO EASY FOR YOU. JUNIOR AND SENIOR TEAMS, REGISTRATION ON THE DAY
Whip Cracking Competition for Seniors and Juniors Free Entry Senior and Junior Classes.
EXTENDED CLOSING DATE THIS COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN. EXTENDED CLOSING DATE:16th May PRIZE MONEY $10.00 1ST $ 5.00 2ND $ 3.00 3RD TROPHIES !!!!!!!! CONTACT:SHELLY HINDMARSH shelly.hindmarsh@gmail.com or Phone: 0407 539 467 for your schedule. OR COPY AND PASTE TO YOUR BROWSER https://www.facebook.com/pg/eidsvoldbushspiritfestival/menu/ Entries will be received at the RM WILLIAMS Center until 4pm ON THE 16th May 2019 Entry fee or receipt for payment via direct debit must accompany entries . Limit of 5 entries per person per class. ENTRY FEE:All Comers-$2.00 per entry :Seniors: $1.00 per entry :Under 18 $1.00 per Entry :Class K $1.00 per Entry :Schools: Free : Schools Section :Free Names and classes to be clearly marked on the back of the entry The committee reserves the right to reassign images to the appropriate class or remove inappropriate images Photographs to be 6x4 and mounted on black cardboard with a minimum 5cm border to allow for display Images to be 3mb or above suitable for enlargement in the event that your image is selected as a finalist.. Drone images :To be mounted as above but suitable format size for image.
RAFFLE
BLUE GUM FARM
KoalaRumba by Blue Gum Farm TV
Multi-award winning children’s program, Blue Gum Farm TV presents “KoalaRumba!”
Designed for children aged 6 months to 11 years, this is a fun and interactive show about life in the Australian bush.
Featuring beautiful songs, cute characters and all the fun of the farm, this is a show that children find irresistible! From tending the vegetable garden at the homestead to driving your tractor to plough a new paddock, this authentic bush story is a must-see for children everywhere.
Produced by 4th generation farmer Cilla Pershouse, "KoalaRumba!" will have everyone singing and dancing along.
armtv.com.au/
EIDSVOLD STATE SCHOOL PERFORMERS
BUSH SPIRIT FESTIVALS REVISTED
Contact
- Eidsvold QLD, Australia
- RM WILLIAMS AUSTRALIAN BUSH LEARNING CENTER
