Details of the Gundaroo Bush Festival program (Sunday 9 November 2008), including a map, are provided below, as well as in the attachment at bottom of the page.
Time
|
Event
|
Venue
|
| 10.00-4.00 |
Gundaroo Bush Festival Telstra Art Show artworks on display – follow the art trail |
Community and Anglican churches, Gundaroo Hall |
| 10.00-4.00 |
Wieland Helicopters Billy Cart Racing - All day event, so watch for them when crossing Harp street!!! ($5 entry fee) |
Harp Street ‘dragway’ |
| 10.00-4.00 |
Wieland Helicopter rides ($50 per ride) |
Gundaroo Park (tickets purchased at the park) |
| 10.00-4.00 |
Novice Yard Dog Trials Watch these clever canines do their stuff in the sheep yards. |
Community Church paddock (Cnr Cork & Lot Sts) |
| 10.00-4.00 |
Fun for kids Bouncy castles, facepainting and obstacle courses |
Gundaroo school grounds, Lot Street |
| 10.00-4.00 |
Scout displays and demonstrations |
behind the Gundaroo Hall in Cork Street |
| 10.00-4.00 (½ hrly) |
Gundaroo pantomimes - catch these cameos through the day |
Stage – Cork St opposite the Gundaroo Friendly Grocer |
| 10.15 |
Dog Fancy Dress
- For owners under 10 years
- owners 10 – 15 years
- owners over 15 years
- plus a prize for best in show
|
Dogs and owners can enter and marshall near the Caledonia Store Building. Get there early to size up the competition!!! (These dog events due to finish around 1pm) ($5 entry fee for all events) |
| 10.30 |
Iron Dog Challenge – approx times
- For owners under 10 years
- owners 10 – 15 years
- owners over 15 years
- plus the winners run off for the 'Super Iron Dog'
|
Dogs and owners can enter and marshall near the Caledonia Store Building. Get there early to size up the competition!!! (These dog events due to finish around 1pm) ($5 entry fee for all events) |
| 11.00 |
IT Newcom Dog High Jump ($5 entry fee)
- Toy, small and terrier
- Working and large dogs
|
Dogs and owners can enter and marshall near the Caledonia Store Building. Get there early to size up the competition!!! (These dog events due to finish around 1pm) ($5 entry fee for all events) |
| 11.00 |
Gundaroo Fire Brigade Demonstration. Sirens, hoses, water ... at the ready! And find out how to be prepared for the fire season. |
Gundaroo Fire Shed |
| 11.00 (until 1.00) |
Competitive Woodchopping – get some tips on cutting up next winter’s firewood |
Community Church yard (Cnr Cork & Lot Sts) |
| 11.30 |
Circle act – Busking acts from High Wire Entertainment |
Cork Street, near Gundaroo Pub |
| 1.30-2.00 |
Great Gundaroo Pie Fight |
Opposite Grazing at the Royal |
| 12.00 and 1.00 |
Bush Poetry |
Stage – Cork St opposite the Gundaroo Friendly Grocer |
| 1.30 |
UNISYS Terrier Race ($5 entry fee) |
Harp Street dragway |
| 2.00 |
Bush Poetry |
Stage – Cork St opposite the Gundaroo Friendly Grocer |
| 2.00 |
Circle act – Busking acts from High Wire Entertainment |
Cork Street, near Gundaroo Pub |
| 2.00 |
Gundaroo Bush Festival Telstra Art Show Winners presentation and raffle drawing. |
Gundaroo Hall |
| 2.30 (until 4pm) |
Barrel Rolling Race – try your hand at the ancient art of keg rolling ($5 entry fee) |
Cork St north |
| 2.30 |
Gundaroo Fire Brigade Demonstration. Sirens, hoses, water…at the ready! |
Cnr of Cork & Lot Sts |
| 3.00 |
Telstra Woolly Gundaroo Cup - Sheep Race – watch those poddies run! |
Harp St dragway |
| 2.45 |
Pony/Horse Fancy Dress ($5 entry fee) |
Marshall in front of the Caledonia Store |
| 3.15 |
Iron Pony/Horse Challenge ($5 entry fee) |
Marshall in front of the Caledonia Store |
| 3.30 |
Grand Final: Wieland Helicopters Great Billy Cart Race |
Harp St dragway |
