Please return in 2012 to view info on the next Tablelands Folk Festival. Below are details of the 2011 event.
It All Starts Here……The Royal Hotel Herberton Thursday 20th October 7.00 PM
The historic old mining town comes alive on the night at the classic venue of the Royal hotel…a beautiful pristine vintage pub, with wonderful meals and ice cold beer, welcomes all to our opening event, with 4 great artists:
- Jasmin Chapman…wonderful local talent doing her own stuff..an emerging future star
- Grimick…exciting folk/rock duo from NSW. compelling rythms & intriguing lyrics…sure to excite
- Andrew Winton from WA….award winning slide guitarist who never fails to wow the audience
- Bob Elliston with 50 years of musical experience singing many of his own songs with fine playing on 6 & 12 string guitars
Entry fee – FREE for weekend ticket holders, all others – $10.
Amateur Home-brew Competition
For several years now, the Tablelands and FNQ have responded to the challenge issued from our Townsville brewing friends about who can create the tastiest home brew beers.
If you enjoy home brewing, then make sure you enter now!The challenge is on once again, and thanks to the support of Marlin Coast Home Brew Supplies at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre, and Blue Sky Brewery in Lake Street, Cairns, there are great prizes on offer.
Saturday afternoon’s workshop, and judging, at Nick’s Swiss-Italian Restaurant, also offers you an entertaining chance to hear about the history and comedy associated with the ancient craft of beer making.
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Bush Dance with The HillbillyGoats
Performing droving, shearing and settlement songs, we tell a story of Australia, and create and sustain audience participating in our traditional Australian Bush Dances. Using our energetic dance caller, let us guide you through the dance steps. Our traditional Bushdance is an experience that can be enjoyed by all age groups. BUSH DANCES: The Barn Dance, Strip the Willow, Heel & Toe Polka, Pride of Erin, The Waves of Bondi, The Gallopede, The Stockyards, The Kangaroo Hop (great for kids), The Hillbillygoat Fling (our own dance).
Well-being Fair
Relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Walk the Labyrinth, have a Sound Healing, a Massage or simply sit and gather some new information from one of the many Workshops on offer. Situated in Maude Kehoe Park, opposite the Yungaburra Markets area there is plenty for all walks of life! For more information or interested in having a Stall – email or ring 40952923 Liz Moldenhauer for more details.
Sponsors – Nutri-Concepts, Clearwater Centre for Health and Wellbeing
Blues Showcase
Snake Gully
Snake Gully is this year celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, with some of the hilarious songs and sketches that established the ensemble.
Peter Paul & Mary tribute by Agnuremak
Embracing Peter, Paul and Mary’s message of humanity, hope and activism, local band Agnuremak will reclaim folk’s potency as a social, cultural and political force with this tribute concert. Audience participation is not obligatory but with song sheets provided, and assistance given, it is heartily encouraged during the ‘That’s What You Get For Lovin Me” session.
Ergon Children’s Festival.
Ergon Children’s Festival in Maude Kehoe Park is free and open to the public. Featuring the Doyle Family Fun Show, arts & craft activities plus much more, clowns, mime & magic, plus our traditional parade at sunset, with a theme this year of ‘Insects’