Festival 2010 Program Overview

When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 1st Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Trots

 Busselton Trotting Club, contact Pat Abbott: 9727 2272 Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 2nd Jan

 7.00am to 12.00 noon

Vasse Markets

 Judy Ligman: 9753 2188 Vasse Hall
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 8th to Sun 10th Jan

  

Southbound Festival

Music, camping and arts festival, 4 stages, dozens of bands.

 Sunset Events Sir Stewart Bovell Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 8th Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Trots

 Busselton Trotting Club, contact Pat Abbott: 9727 2272 Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 9th Jan

 8.30am and 11.48am

Streamline Summer Cup

18 holes Stableford

 Busselton Golf Club: 9753 1025 277 Chapman Hill Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 9th Jan

 7.00 for 7.30pm

Quiz Night

Tables of 10 @ $10/head

 Rotary Club of Bsn
Geographe Bay
Kate Gilmore
0406 494 693		 RSL Hall, Causeway Rd
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 10th Jan

 7.00am to 12.00 noon

Railway Markets

 Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay Next to Rotary Park, Causeway Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 11th to Fri 15th Jan

 10.00am to 3.00pm every day

Brush Strokes

Art exhibition by Senior Citizens Artists Group. Featuring Jane Holland (artist), Joan Tuffin (quilter) and Helen Wheeler (machine embroider). Free entry, art works for sale.

 Busselton Senior Citizens Artists Group Busselton Senior Citizens Centre, Peel Terrace (small hall).
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 12th Jan

  

Collage and Painting Workshop

 Busselton Art Society: 9754 3096 At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 12th to Sun 17th Jan

 Daily till 10.00pm

Side Show & Rides

 Mitro Pty Ltd & Artatac Busselton Beach Front between Equinox and Tennis Club
When?   What? Who? Where?

Wed 13th Jan

 9.00am

Historical Walk

Guided through town centre. $10.00 includes morning tea and museum entry after walk

 Busselton Historical Society Old Butter Factory Museum, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Wed 13th Jan

 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Be Active Big Mix Battle of the Young Bands

Heat 1

 Artatac, Jacob Arnold: 0458 168 213 Courthouse Art Centre
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 14th Jan

 9.00am

Tombstone Walk

Guided walk through Busselton’s old cemeteries. $10.00 includes morning tea and museum entry after walk

 Busselton Historical Society Old Butter Factory Museum, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 14th Jan

 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Be Active Bix Mix Battle of the Young Bands

Heat 2

 Artatac, Jacob Arnold: 0458 168 213 Courthouse Art Centre
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 15th Jan

 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Cocktail Party

For Young Ambassador entrants.

Tickets $25.00 from Bernie Masters: 9727 2474 Busselton Tennis Club
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 15th to Sat 23rd Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

South West Fun Fair

Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 15th Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Trots

 Busselton Trotting Club, contact Pat Abbott: 9727 2272 Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 7.00am to 12.00 noon

Vasse Markets

 Judy Ligman: 9753 2188 Vasse Hall
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 7.00am to 12.00 noon

Log Chop

 Festival of Busselton Vasse Oval opposite Vasse Hall
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 9.00am to 12:00 noon

Life Drawing Workshop

 Busselton Art Society: 9754 3096 At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 8.00am to 1.00pm

Lions Market Day

 Lions Club of Busselton Mitchell Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th & Sun 17th Jan

4.00pm on Saturday for land-based competition

5.00am on Sunday for game and bottom fishing competition

Naturaliste Game and Sport Fishing Club Monthly Competition

$10 members, $15 nonmembers, juniors free. Prizes and sausage sizzle at weigh-in.

 Naturaliste Game and Sport Fishing Club contact Steve Turner: 0409 682 600 Geographe Bay Yacht Club, King Street, Busselton
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th & Sun 17th Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

Simply Summer

9” x 5” Exhibition

 Busselton Art Society: 9754 3096 At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th & Sun 17th Jan

 Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 9am - 4.30pm
Valuer 10am - 3pm both days

Antiques Fair

 Bsn Collectors Club Youth Centre cnr Bussell Highway and High Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 10.30am

Tiny Tots Competition

 Lions Club of Bsn Mitchell Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th to Sun 31st Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

"Ablaze" Pottery Exhibition

 Busselton Pottery Club Old Butter Factory, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 2.30pm

Kite Flying Display

By the Kite Doctor. Bring your own kites and join in.

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 9am to 10:00pm

Tribal Mix

 Rachelle: 0437 782 840 Busselton Foreshore Soundshell
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 2.30 for 3.30pm start

Kleenheat Gas Festival of Busselton Float Parade

 Festival of Busselton Busselton CBD streets
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 16th Jan

 Between 4.30 & 5.00pm

Opening of Festival

By Shire President Ian Stubbs and awards to best floats

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 17th Jan

 2pm to 10pm

Big Mix

 Artatac, Jacob Arnold: 0458 168 213 Busselton Foreshore Soundshell
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 17th Jan

 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Sandcastle Building Competition

$300 in prizes in various categories

 Busselton Surf Club Busselton foreshore beach in front of The Goose Cafe
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 17th Jan

 11.30am

Mixed Summer Cup

18 holes 4BBB Stableford

 Busselton Golf Club: 9753 1025 277 Chapman Hill Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 17th Jan

 10.00 for 10.30am start

Boules Competition

Children’s competition

 John Cannam: 9752 2542 Shire reserve on north side of Marine Terrace opposite Esplanade Hotel
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 18th to Wed 20th Jan

 10.00am to 3.00pm every day

Brush Strokes

Art exhibition by Senior Citizens Artists Group. Featuring Jane Holland (artist), Joan Tuffin (quilter) and Helen Wheeler (machine embroider). Free entry, art works for sale.

 Busselton Senior Citizens Artists Group Busselton Senior Citizens Centre, Peel Terrace (small hall)
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 18th to Sun 24th Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

"Ablaze" Pottery Exhibition

Civic Reception for Young Ambassador entrants

 Busselton Pottery Club Old Butter Factory, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 18th Jan

 Invitation Only 7.00pm

Civic Reception for Young Ambassador entrants

 Busselton Shire Council Council Council Committee Room
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 18th Jan

 About 7.30pm

Retravision Deckchair Theatre

POOH’S HEFALUMP MOVIE - Gold coin donation. Bring folding chairs, blankets, etc.

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 19th Jan

  

Marbelling and Painting Workshop for Children

 Busselton Art Society: Ph 9755 5529, M 0411 138 555, lynneh40@westnet.com.au At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 19th Jan

 10.00am to 12 noon

PRT Chartered Accountants Children’s Chalk Art Competition

$300 in prizes in 3 age groups

 Festival of Busselton Mitchell Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 19th Jan

 9.00am to 1.00pm

Social Lawn Bowls

Event # 1. Pairs event: pairs can be made up if needed. $5.00 entry fee. Entries close Friday, January 15th. Book by phoning 9752 6700.

 National Lifestyle Villages Busselton 16 Leeuwin Boulevard, Busselton
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 19th Jan

 5.00pm for 5.30pm start

Boules Competition

Open doubles

 John Cannam: 9752 2542 Shire reserve on north side of Marine Terrace opposite Esplanade Hotel
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 19th Jan

 About 7.30pm

Retravision Deckchair Theatre

PETER PAN: RETURN TO NEVERLAND. Gold Coin Donation. Bring folding chairs, blankets, etc.

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Wed 20th Jan

 9.00am

Historical Walk

Guided through town centre. $10.00 includes morning tea and museum entry after walk.

 Busselton Historical Society Old Butter Factory Museum, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Wed 20th Jan

 12.45pm

Festival of Busselton Bridge Day

 Busselton Bridge Club Busselton Tennis Club, Marine Terrace. Contact Julie on 9755 4227 if a partner is requested, otherwise, just turn up.
When?   What? Who? Where?

Wed 20th Jan

 5.00pm road closure for 6.00pm start

Petticoat Lane

200 Plus Stalls

 Anne Gardiner: 9754 2515 Busselton CBD streets
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 21st Jan

 9.00am

Tombstone Walk

Guided walk through Busselton’s old cemeteries. $10.00 includes morning tea and museum entry after walk.

 Busselton Historical Society Old Butter Factory Museum, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 21st Jan

 10.00am to 2.00pm

Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Open Day

 Busselton Community Garden Busselton Community Garden, Strelley Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 21st Jan

 9.00am to 1.00pm

Social Lawn Bowls

Event # 2. pairs event: pairs can be made up if needed. $5.00 entry fee. Entries Close Monday, January 18th. Book by phoning 9752 6700

 National Lifestyle Villages Busselton 16 Leeuwin Boulevard, Busselton
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 21st Jan

 5.00 for 5.30pm

Boules Competition

Open singles

 John Cannam: 9752 2542 Shire reserve on north side of Marine Terrace opposite Esplanade Hotel
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thur 21st Jan

 About 7.30pm

Retravision Deckchair Theatre

LILO AND STITCH. Gold Coin Donation. Bring folding chairs, blankets, etc.

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd Jan

 9.00am to 11.00am

Fishing Clinic

Topics: new fishing rules, species identification, bait, release techniques. No prior fishing skills needed. Bait supplied. Bring your own fishing rod and reel - some rods available for loan. Bring hat, water & sunscreen.

 Department of Fisheries Busselton beach front – 200 metres west of Equinox Café.
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd to Sun 31st Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

"Retrospect" Art Exhibition

 Busselton Art Society Busselton Art Society Gallery, 6 Queen Street, Busselton
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd to Tues 25th Jan

 Friday 10am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday 8.30am to 3pm

Art in the Park

Plus woodturning and pottery

 Busselton Art Society: 9754 3096 Mitchell Park, Busselton Town Centre
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Trots

Healthway Meeting with Powderpuff Derby

 Busselton Trotting Club, contact Pat Abbott: 9727 2272 Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd Jan

 About 8.30pm

Powder Puff Derby

featuring Young Ambassador Entrants

 Festival of Busselton Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 22nd to Sun 24th Jan

  

Yallingup Surfilm Festival 2010

Short & feature-length films from independent film makers from Australia & overseas. Different films every night; photo exhibition; music concert, etc.

 Yallingup Surfilm Festival Committee: www.yallingupsurfilm.com.au Madfish Winery, Miamup Road, Cowaramup
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 1.00pm to 8.00pm

Kart driving on a dirt track

Drivers from 7 to 70 welcomed. Free spectator entry.

 Busselton Kart Club. Enquiries to club president Brent Ettridge 0409 581 499 Located west of the Busselton Airport.
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Abstract Art and Painting Workshop

 Busselton Art Society: Ph 9755 5529, M 0411 138 555, lynneh40@westnet.com.au At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

  

Veteran Car Club Rally

 Veteran Car Club of WA – Busselton Branch Next to tennis club and then on public roads
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Song Writing Workshop

With Keith Potger. Limited to 20 participants.

 Bernie Masters: 9727 2474 RSL Hall, Causeway Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 10.00am

Children's Treasure Hunt

Hundreds of prizes for children up to 12 years of age.

 Anne or Paul: 9754 2515 Busselton beach front of Equinox Cafe
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd to Tues 26th Jan

  

Australia Day Weekend Yachting Regatta

Meals and drinks available every day.

 Geographe Bay Yacht Club Yacht clubrooms, corner King Street and Geographe Bay Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 12.00 noon

Fire Fighting Aerial Water Bombing Display

Dept of Environment & Conservation

 Festival of Busselton Busselton Beachfront
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 5.00pm

Kite Flying Display

By the Kite Doctor. Bring your own kites and join in.

   Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 6.00pm (Children’s games from 5.00pm)

Closing Event

Live concert by Keith Potger, Crowning of Festival Young Ambassadors, Pioneer of the Year award.

 Festival of Busselton Signal Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 About 9.30pm

Burning of the Festival Spirit

 Festival of Busselton Busselton Foreshore
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 23rd Jan

 About 9.30pm

Pro-Busselton Fireworks Display

 Festival of Busselton Busselton Foreshore
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 24th Jan

 8.00am to 11.00am

Railway Markets

 Rotary Club of Busselton, Geographe Bay Next to Rotary Park, Causeway Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sun 24th Jan

 12 noon to 4.00pm

Skateboarding Competition and Exhibition

 Hillzeez Surf Shops Busselton Skate Park on the Beachfront
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 25th to Sun 31st Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

"Ablaze" Pottery Exhibition

 Busselton Pottery Club Old Butter Factory, Peel Terrace
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 25th to Sun 31st Jan

 10.00am to 4.00pm

"Retrospect" Art Exhibition

 Busselton Art Society Busselton Art Society gallery, 6 Queen Street, Busselton
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 25th & Tues 26th Jan

 All day

Cock of the Bay

Meals and drinks available every day.

 Geographe Bay Yacht Club Yacht clubrooms, corner King St and Geographe Bay Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 25th Jan cont.

 8.30am to 3.00pm

Art in the Park

Plus woodturning and pottery.

 Busselton Art Society: 9754 3096 Mitchell Park, Busselton Town Centre
When?   What? Who? Where?

Mon 25th Jan

 Shotgun start at 12.00 noon

Harvey Norman Golf Day

18 holes Ambrose in 4s

 Busselton Golf Club: 9753 1025 277 Chapman Hill Road
When?   What? Who? Where?

Tues 26th Jan

 7.00am march from Signal Park

Australia Day Breakfast & Address

 Rotary Club of Busselton, Geographe Bay Rotary Park from 7.15am
When?   What? Who? Where?

Thurs 28th Jan

  

Antiquing Workshop

For older children and adults

 Busselton Art Society: Ph 9755 5529, M 0411 138 555, lynneh40@westnet.com.au At their headquarters in the Old Police Quarters, 6 Queen Street
When?   What? Who? Where?

Fri 29th Jan

 Gates open 5:30pm, 1st race about 7pm

Trots

Callows Southern Star Series Final

 Busselton Trotting Club, contact Pat Abbott: 9727 2272 Churchill Park
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sat 30th & Sun 31st Jan

 8.00am to 7.00pm

State Series Beach Volleyball Tournament

Local teams welcome

 Volleyball WA. Details from Joan: 9752 3608 Busselton Beachfront
When?   What? Who? Where?

Sunday 31

 5.00pm bus from Pries Ave, Bsn, or 5.30pm from Old Dunsborough boat ramp on Bay View Crescent

Meelup Moonrise Walk

Bring picnic meal. $5 for bus from Busselton, $2 from Meelup back to boat ramp.

 Busselton Naturalists Club. Bernie Masters: 9727 2474. 5km walk along coast track from Dunsborough to Meelup