2011 Festival
ENGAGING EVENTS
Pre-Festival 1861 Navvies Revolt Re-enactment, Crowning of Royals and Bush Dance Sat August 6
Re-enactment of Navvies Revolt Mollison St Velodrome 2pm, March to Mechanics Reserve and 7.30pm Crowning of Daffodil Royals & Bush Dance at The Albion Hotel.
Kyneton Antique Fair Sept 2, Sat 3 & Sun 4
Winners of Excellence in Tourism the Antique Fair will have around 30 dealers with collections ranging from artwork and etchings, furniture, jewellery to vintage clothing. Major fundraiser for Friends of the Kyneton Museum. Light lunches and snacks provided by Rotary Club of Kyneton.
Kyneton Hospital Aux Cake & Variety Stall Fri Sept 2
At the Lions Kiosk in Mechanics Reserve – A selection of homemade cakes, jams & knitted & crocheted items with raffle.
Men’s Breakfast Sat Sept 3 7.30am
This famous breakfast at the Baptist Church, Ebden Street will feature Guest speaker Phil Trebilcock Lecturer in Marketing Monash University, International Consultant and Indonesian specialist. Men from all denominations are invited. Contact John Derrmann 5423 4164 or Bob Douglas 5422 1867
Ferret Racing Mechanics Reserve Sat Sept 3, 10.30am.
Playful ferrets get down to racing at this ever popular event. Featuring the Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Ferret Racing Challenge Shield. Vic Ferret Assoc will attend. Entries Eric Scoble 5422 6454.
Scarecrow Competition Mechanics Reserve Sat Sept 3 9am
Bring your Scarecrow to the Mechanics Reserve by 9am. Many Prizes, sponsored by Best & Less and Macedon Ranges Shire. Have your face painted by Moth or Pass the Parcel’s Ffyona.
Scarecrow entries can be made by bringing scarecrows to the Mechanics Reserve by 9am on the morning.
Daffodils and Honey Book Author at Aesops Attic 24a High St, Sat Sept 3 11am-12pm & 3pm-4pm
Elizabeth Honey will visit Kyneton to read and sign copies of her picture book ‘That’s Not a Daffodil!’
Elizabeth will show how the idea grew into a book, then with drawings and simple stencils everyone creates a picture telling the story of Tom's bulb. All young children must be accompanied by an older co-stenciller.
Shopping Sidewalk Sale with Buskers Sat Sept 3 9am-4pm
Organised by KDBATA - Visit the three main shopping streets for Sidewalk Sale, Buskers perform for cash prizes. Take in town’s daffodil and window displays, and sample great food and coffee.
Croquet Club Open Afternoon and Garage Sale Sat Sept 3, 1-4pm
Come and have a game or watch and see what all the fun is about.
Kyneton Spring Flower Show Sat Sept 3 and Sun 4
Traditional highlight of the Festival, the Annual Show at the Watts Pavilion features the beauty and amazing variety of daffodils. Displays of cut flowers, floral art, pot plants and children’s section. Official Opening by Festival King & Queen with presentations 3pm, including Festival home garden winners.
The Albion Hotel, 41 Mollison St 150th Birthday ‘Afternoon Session’ Sun Sept 4
A party for past, present and future patrons. From 3pm onwards. Entertainment all afternoon.
Polly Christie with Wendy Rowlands Sun Sept 4, 2.30pm - St Mary's Hall 24 Hutton St
Passionate songs from influential female singers across the world. From 3pm onwards. Click for poster
150th Birthday Italian Degustation Menu Dinner Mon Sept 5
The Albion Hotel celebrates its 150th Birthday with an Italian Degustation Dinner with up to 7 courses with matching wine – fine music. Phone Marisa 5422 2066 for bookings. Numbers limited.
VCAL Coffee & Cake Thu Sept 8
At the Lions Kiosk in Mechanics Reserve – Macedon Ranges Community Based VCAL Project will be selling coffee and cake 10am-1pm as part of coffee-making and hospitality program.
Visit the Travel Specialists at Jetset 20 High Street Thu Sept 8
Celebrate with travel specialists at Jetset Open Day – Visiting consultants will highlight sponsors and destinations. Call in for Festival specials.
Kyneton Farmers’ Market Sat Sept 10
Located at St Paul’s Park in Piper Street commences at 8am-1.30pm. Food and Wares on sale.
Alpaca Fiesta & Fleece Show Watts Pavilion Kyneton Showgrounds Sat Sept 10, 10am-4pm
Celebrate all things alpaca. Come face to face with alpacas and take the opportunity to learn about these amazing animals. Alpaca products, fleece, trade displays and training demonstrations will be on show. Gold coin entry.
Enquiries Erika Kotsiakos 0428 681 378.
Songs of Freedom Sat Sept 10, 2.30pm-4.30pm Red Brick Hall 23 Yaldwin St
Polly Christie leads songs that have united people during times of struggle. Click for poster
Kyneton Daffodil Old Time Ball Sat Sept 10, 8pm
Dance the night away at the Kyneton Town Hall on the second Saturday of the Festival. Several Sashes and Beau of the Ball awarded. Delicious Supper and great music. Cost $15 per person.
Craft Market & Café Sat Sept 10 & Sun 11, 10am-4pm
The Central Highlands Group of the CWA will again hold their Craft Market at the Masonic Hall in Yaldwyn Street West. Light lunches and afternoon tea available at a small cost. Admission free 10 am to 4 pm both days.
Annual Daffodil Charity Fun Run Sun Sept 11
Popular Fun Run with many age categories. Great for all walkers, joggers and more serious runners! 1st 2nd and 3rd prizes and novelty prizes for Best Health Themed Costume and Best Fancy Dress. All proceeds to the Kyneton District Health Service – organised Eclipse Family Fitness. Registration from 8am.
Festival Grand Parade & Fair Sun Sept 11, 12.30pm
Mollison Street, starting at Showgrounds finishing at the intersection of Simpson Street. Spectacular costumes, floats, stilt walkers, bands and dancers. Follow the Parade and join the street party in the High Street and Family Fair in the Mechanics precinct. Some rides will commence at 11.45am. Parade winners will be announced at 2.15pm.