Welcome to the 39th Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival for 2011
Detail “Perpetual Pride’ by Esther Rose - Daffodil Art Prize 2010
*See below how to puchase your own print copy
Feedback on the 2011 Festival
Call for Volunteers for 2012 Festival
2012 Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival dates
Thursday 30th August – Sunday 9th September
The 2011 Kyneton Daffodil & Festival concluded on Sunday 11th September with a Grand Parade and Fair, again bursting with colour and enthusiasm.
Although the weather was threatening, the Parade was not troubled by rain and involved more than 70 entries with more than 1000 people.
Prizes were won for the best float and many other special entries.
They were:
Best Float on the Golden Heritage theme
Kyneton Rotary Club
Best School Entry
Langley Primary School
Best Bicycle Entry
Kyneton Transition Hub
Best Pre School Group
Lady Brooks Kindergarten
Most Original Entry
Kyneton Agricultural Society
Best Commercial Entry
Kyneton Building & Plumbing Supplies
Best Sporting Group
Kyneton Pony Club
Best Church Entry
Kyneton Baptist Church
Best Car
Theo & Mary Hendriks for 1932 Buick
Best Utility
David Wilkes Ford Falcon XM
Best Tractor
Doug Hedington Grey Ferguson
Best Historical Vehicle
Neil & Frances Girvan Ford T Model
Best Sporting Vehicle
Lesley Starec Ford Thunderbird
Best Restoration of Vehicle
Chris Scott 1959 Austin Utility
Most Colourful Entry
Malmsbury Primary School
Most Humorous Entry
Malmsbury Mad Hatters Ladies
Best Walking Entry
Top Secret Ninja Drummers, Newham PS
Best Dance Group
STEPS Performance Arts School
Best Historical Entry
Two of a Kyne
Best Heritage Costume
Sarah Turner of Kyneton Community Park
The Sunday activities brought to a close more than 10 days of the events, open gardens, markets and performances which make up the Festival.
The people of Kyneton and district can be proud of the community spirit that prevailed and the talents of artists both visual and performing, those who provided displays throughout the town and countryside with gardens, in their businesses and in the streets, and the warm hospitality shown to visitors.
The organising committee thanks all of those who have supported the Festival and look forward to doing it all again next year, the 40th year for the Festival, when it intends to even surpass this year’s magnificent effort.
Anyone interested in helping with the 2012 Festival could leave their details on the website or phone the Festival Number 03 5422 2282 to speak with a member of the Festival Committee.
* Daffodil Art Prize Prints
The Daffodil & Art Festival Committee are making available for sale full sized prints of Esther Rose’s “Perpetual Pride”, the winner of last year’s Daffodil Art Prize.
Many people expressed an interest in owning this lovely work, and as part of the agreement with the Festival Esther has made the painting available for a limited print issue.
Each high quality print of the work which features landmark buildings in pen and ink and a sweep of daffodils in the foreground, will be unframed and will sell for $100. Phone Festival Secretary Marg on 5422 2282 to register expressions of interest.