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La Festa International Music Program
Easter Saturday 22nd March 2008
Banna Avenue, Griffith
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2008 Program

    

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Main Stage - Professional Performers

Overview

World Stage • Banna Ave • 22nd March
10.00am start
• Welcome
• Azadoota
• The Big Snore Hammers
• The Lawnmowers
• Dolly’s Dance Academy

Community Stage • Banna Ave • 22nd March
10.30am start
• Town Band
• Italian Choir
• Cook Island Group
• Dolly’s Dancers
• Sipjin Taekwondo Demonstration
• Sing Australia
• Indian Dance Group
• Uniting Church Tongan Youth Group
• Freedom Line steppers
• Griffith Dance Co.

La Festa Program
Event Guide


Good Friday 21st March

Waratah's 45th Re-Union Match
Venue: Griffith Exies Sports Oval, Speirs Street, Griffith.
Details: 3.00pm. Waratahs vs Black & Whites starting with 4th Grade at 3.00pm and Main Game commencing at 7.00pm.The main game will be followed by music and fireworks. Enjoy your Good Friday at the Football.
Contact: Les Saddler, Ph: 0419 217 707

Pioneer Park Action Day
Venue: Pioneer Park Museum, Rememberance Drive, Griffith
Details: 10.00am – 4.00pm.This event has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the amazing historic displays and take the opportunity to see some of the
oldest farm machinery in the area put into action. There is live music entertainment, plus loads of childrens activities to take part in.Take a train ride
around the museum or stop by one of the several working displays and see how old fashioned soap making, or leather craft was done. Bring a picnic blanket and grab something from the BBQ for lunch or one of the other many food stalls available.This is a historic wonderland that will dazzle all ages so don't miss out!
Contact: Pioneer Park Museum, Ph: 02 6962 4196 or email: darrell.collins@griffith.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.griffith.nsw.gov.au

Bacchus Fun Run - Lake Wyangan
Venue: Lake Wyangan
Details: 9.00am registration. 10.00am start. For those who enjoy an energetic lifestyle take the opportunity to participate is this fantastic annual event.There is something for all fitness levels with a 10 km Fun Run, a 8km Walk or a 5km Fun Run.What a great way to kick of the Easter festivities.A very enjoyable and social occasion.
Contact: Tracey Josling, Ph: 02 6964 8995 for more information.

Fancy a Quickie
Venue: Griffith Regional Theatre - Burley Griffin Room, 1 Neville Place, Griffith
Details: 8, 10 minute plays by local Playwright Dona Garofali Parise.The plays will utilise the talents of regional actors.This is a feature of Award winning plays that will be shown for the first time in Griffith but have been performed both nationally and internationally. Screening classification (M).
Contact: Box Office for Tickets, Ph: 02 6961 8360

 

 

 



Easter Saturday 22nd March

Fancy a Quickie
Venue: Griffith Regional Theatre - Burley Griffin Room, 1 Neville Place, Griffith
Details: 8, 10 minute plays by local Playwright Dona Garofali Parise.The plays will utilise the talents of regional actors.This is a feature of Award winning plays that will
be shown for the first time in Griffith but have been performed both nationally and internationally. Screening classification (M).
Contact: Box Office for Tickets, Ph: 02 6961 8360

Cooking Demo with Gloria Salvestro
Venue: Riverina Grove – Whybrow Street, Griffith
Details: 10.30am. Kick off Easter Saturday festivities with an interactive cooking demonstration at local food producer Riverina Grove. Entry is free, no bookings will be taken but there are limited seats so be there early as first in is best served!
Contact: Meg Milbrandt, Ph: 02 6962 7988 or email: info@riverinagrove.com.au
Web: www.riverinagrove.com.au

Australian Jetsprint Boat Championship
Venue: Griffith Boat Club - Lake Wyangan
Details: 2.00pm – 11.00pm. Hear the roar of the engines. These amazing boats are speed machines.This event is an annual favorite. Spend the afternoon out at the beatiful Lake Wyangan and take in some of the best boat racing you have ever seen. An event that the whole family can enjoy.With races taking place in the afternoon and under lights in the evening!! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.
Contact: Nigel Ippoliti, Ph: 0419 627 444 or email: Nigel.Ippoliti@mmem.com.au

La Festa - Faces of Australia
Venue: Griffith’s Main Street, Banna Avenue, Griffith
Details: 10.00am – 6.00pm. Enjoy the world class music and traditional multicultural performances. Sample the award winning wines and taste the multicultural cuisine on offer. La Festa is an event for all ages with plenty of roving performers and childrens amusements.
Contact: Shannon Collins - Events Coordinator
Ph: 02 6964 7555 or 0400 202 686
Email: Shannon.Collins@griffith.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.lafesta.org.au

Super Easter Buffet
Venue: Hotel Victoria, 384 Banna Avenue, Griffith
Details: 6.00pm – 9.00pm. $25 per person - Kids $10.
Contact: Bookings Essential. Ph: 02 6962 1299

 

 

 

 

Easter Sunday 23rd March

Tour de Griffith
Venue: Ride stars at Pioneer Park Museum
Details: 7.00am – 5.00pm. Cost: $25 per person (own bike) or $50 per person (bike supplied). Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Griffith by bike. Tour through the area, enjoy leisurely stops at some of the best wineries in the area.The tour will be accompanied by a bus with bike trailer for those who don't think they can make the full ride. Breakfast will be provided at 7.30 as will dinner.This is a fantastic energetic way to enjoy
Griffith and the local wineries. Bring your own bike or call in advance to arrange a hire bike. Don't miss out.
Contact: Milt, Ph: 0431 705 116 for more information or email: milt@bestingriffith.com

Beelgara Easter Concert
Venue: Beelgara Estate, Rossetto Road, Beelbangera
Details: 4.00pm – 9.00pm. Come and enjoy a picnic atmosphere at Beelgara Estate this Easter Sunday. Excellent food, award winning wines and beer for sale.
Local duo 'Undercover Brothers' will provide fantastic live entertainment so you and your family and friends can enjoy a beautiful evening or relaxation.
Contact: Kevin Moore, Ph: 02 6966 0208

Berton Vineyard Family Fun Day
Venue: Berton Vineyard, Mirrool Avenue,Yenda
Details: 11.00am – 5.00pm. Come and enjoy an excellent range of wines whilst relaxing to some easy listening live music.There will be a BBQ to keep
the hunger away. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere for the whole family.
Contact: Jamie Bennet, Louise Bennet or Cherie Berton

Celebrazione! at De Bortoli Wines
Venue: De Bortoli Wines, De Bortoli Road, Bilbul
Details: 10.00am – 4.00pm.There will be plenty of food, wine and entertainment at De Bortoli's Easter Sunday 2008. Bring the whole family and enjoy the
afternoon lunching on gourmet cuisine and sipping award winning wines whilst enjoying the blue grass music from 'The Lawnmowers'.
Contact: Cellar Door, Ph: 02 6966 0111
Web: www.debortoli.com.au

Westend Blue Hawaii
Venue: Westend Estate, Brayne Road, Griffith
Details: 10.00am – 5.00pm. Make dreams come true this Easter Sunday and hula down to Westend Estate for a family fun day! Live music & dancing, food & wine, children’s amusements and rides, Easter egg hunt, Grape crushing competitions and much more.All proceeds going to Griffith Can Assist and Country Hope.
Contact: Elizabeth Calabria,Ph: 02 6969 0800 or email: ecalabria@westendestate.com.au
Web: www.griffith.nsw.gov.au

 

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Full Easter in Griffith Programs will be available from the Griffith Visitors Information Centre from February 2008. To register early for your program please email your details to: griffithvc@griffith.nsw.gov.au or contact us direct on 1800 681 141