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Events For 2008 

The jam packed program of events.:-

Festival Opening Thu 4^th Sept & Daffodil Art Prize   

The Daffodil Art Prize will be awarded and entries exhibited at the Opening of the Festival at Mollisons Kyneton, 116 Mollison Street.  Sample local wines and produce from Coliban Bridge Taste of Gold and enjoy cheese from Ashby’s Larder. Festival information available from this venue daily to Sun 7^th Sept. Exhibition then at Gallery on Piper, 14 Piper St to Sun 14^th Sept. 

Rotary Youth Art Awards Fri 5^th Sept then daily to 7^th Sept

celebrates the creative expression of young people. Enjoy viewing sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, textiles, films and multi media pieces at Sacred Heart College, High Street. 

‘Circus Magic’ Kyneton Primary School Tues 2nd & Wed 3rd Sept

Biennial Pre Festival Concerts  at Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm. 

Daffodil & Arts Festival Race Day Tues 2^nd  Sept

Kyneton District Racing Club presents a traditional day of Country Racing at Kyneton.  Plan a day at the races with friends and enjoy scenic views of the Campaspe River, beautifully manicured gardens and an undercover area.  Lunch in the Campaspe Bistro from 12 noon.  Meeting features the Annual Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Handicap.  Gates open 11 am. 

Youth One Act Plays Fri 5^th Sept

A special feature of the Kyneton One Act Plays Festival, at the Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St.  Enquiries Alan Stone 5422 1807.

 Kyneton Antique Fair Fri  5^th,Sat 6^th  & Sun 7^th Sept

The Kyneton Town Hall will be filled to capacity with stalls for this the 12^th Fair held during the Festival.

All of the well known dealers will be there, with collections ranging from fine china, jewellery, silverware and artwork to smaller pieces of furniture. You may even find some ‘Karnivale’ glass.

Light lunches and snacks by Kyneton District Tennis Club.

 Book Fair Sat 6^th  & Sun 7^th Sept

The Zonta Club of Kyneton invites you to come to again browse through a collection of old and near new books in the Town Hall Gallery.  Entry to the Book Fair is included in your Antique Fair Ticket.

 Men’s Breakfast Sat 6th Sept

This famous breakfast at the Baptist Church, Ebden Street at 7.15am will feature an inspiring Guest Speaker.  Men from all denominations are invited.

 Car Boot Sale Malmsbury Sat 6th  Sept. 

Malmsbury Primary School will hold a car boot sale on Sat 6th Sept. Includes gourmet BBQ, cake stall and lucky dips for the kids.  10am till 3pm.

 Ferret Racing Sat 6^th Sept 

Ferret racing will take place again at the Mechanics Institute Reserve on Sat morning 10.30am, final 1pm.  Victorian Ferret Association will again have entries. Enquiries and entries Eric Scoble 5422 6454.

 Shopping Sidewalk Sale with Buskers  Sat 6^th  Sept

Organised by KDBATA - Visit the three main shopping streets to enjoy the Sidewalk Sale “Special Offers”, listen to the buskers ($200 competition) take in daffodil  and window displays, and enjoy food and coffee.  Be part of this year’s Kyneton Karnivale.

 Exhibition of Historic Murals Sat Sept 6^th

See National Heritage Registered historic murals by Tom Levick at Zetland Masonic Lodge. Open to public from 10am to 4pm. Talks 11am & 2pm. Gold coin donation.

Demonstration of “The American 3^rd degree” restricted to Masonic Brethren only, 7.30pm.

 Art Studio Exhibition ‘Weldism’ Sat 30^th Sun 31^st Aug & Sat 6th Sun 7^th Sept

Exhibition of Sculptures by Chris Flenley at Trio Art Studio & Gallery 11am-4pm trioart@yahoo.com.au

 Paintings, Mosaics & Sculpture Exhibition Sat 30^th Aug - Ongoing

Paintings, Mosaics & Sculpture by Chantele Moritz, Jennifer Aquilina & Anthony Syndicas at Klassik Elegance Interiors, 38 Piper Street. Exhibition & sales.  Opening earlier 22^nd August. Daily except Tues & Sun but open Sun 14^th Sept.

Exhibition ‘The Choices Women Make’ Sun 31th Aug to Sat 13th Sept

Narrative paintings in pen and wash by Elizabeth Darling reflecting on the choices women make. At Studio Whites Gallery 10.30-5.30pm daily closed Thu.

 Open Day Kyneton Croquet Club Sat 6th Sept

Visit the Croquet Club at Corner Ebden & Donnithorne Streets 1pm-3pm on its Open Day. Come and try your hand at the oldest Croquet Club in Australia.

Sculpture at the River Walk Sat 6th Sept

Opening of ongoing exhibition of dramatic sculptures at the Rotunda at Piper St Bridge 2pm. Presented by the Artistic Friends of the River and curated by local sculptor Fiona Orr.

 Poetry at Aesop’s Attic Sat 6^th  & Sat 13th Sept

Cherry Tennant, Castlemaine poet, will give poetry readings and sign her latest books at Aesop’s Attic Bookshop, 24a High St, 2.30pm and 4pm.

 Kyneton Spring Flower Show Sat 6^th  & Sun 7^th Sept

A traditional and integral event of the Festival, the Annual Show at the Watts Pavilion features the beauty and amazing variety of daffodils.  Presentations of cut flowers, floral art, pot plants and children’s section.  Official Opening and presentations 3pm including Festival home garden winners.

 52^nd Festival of One Act Plays Sat 6^th & Sun 7^th Sept

The Festival of One Act Plays is performed at the Bluestone Theatre in Hutton Street, Kyneton.  Gala Sat evening 7pm. Entries and information Alan Stone phone 5422 1807 or from Festival website.

 Faith & Fabric Sat 6^th & Sun 7^th Sept

Unique & unforgettable experience.  Display of fabric art – materials displayed in picture form. 10am-4pm Sat 6^thSept, 11.30am-4 Sun 7^th Sept. Uniting Church Hall, Ebden St.

 Inaugural Photography Prize ‘Spirit of Kyneton’ Sat 6^th Sept to Sun 12^th Oct

New Photography Prize at & sponsored by Gallery 40, Mollison St featuring photographs with local flavour. Opening 4pm-6pm Sat 6th. Exhibition open daily except Mondays until Jazz Festival 12^th Oct.

 Paramoor Farm Fayre – Sun 7^th Sept

Continuous folk music performances, poetry readings & Morris dancers. Join Tonia Todman, TV personality, for a workshop.  Many stalls highlighting local produce, arts and crafts. Plenty to entertain children. Food and wines available. This year celebrating the works of Henry Lawson.

 ‘Tastes of Piper Street’ Progressive Dinner in Piper Street Tues 9^th Sept

A progressive dinner beginning at the Royal George at 6.30pm and continuing all the way to the Emporium. Canapes, entrée, mains & desserts provided by the Royal George, Pizza Verde, Star Anise, Annie Smither’s Bistrot, Life’s Sweet & the Emporium. Bookings essential.

 Community Concert Wed 10^th Sept

A spectacular concert featuring favourite local performers directed by Marcie Jones. See Newspapers and website for details.  

Combined Schools ‘Beat’ Concert 2008 Thu 11^th Sept

Schools from the length and breadth of the Macedon Ranges Shire will perform for family and friends at Kyneton Town Hall. 12 noon.

 Visit the Travel Specialists at Jetset- Thu 11^th Sept

Jetset Open Day with  specialists from Tasmania’s Temptations &  Qantas Holidays, Plus- Highlights from The Overland Rail, and Adelaide Sightseeing Tours & Charter. Call in for Festival specials.

  ‘Music in the Park’ Fri 12^th Sept

Kyneton Primary and other local students will perform between 12.45pm-1.15pm at the Mechanics Reserve.

 Festival of Flowers - Flowers & Icons @ St Paul’s 12^th, 13^th, & 14^th Sept

Throughout the church, the flowers and arrangements will reflect the very best that the garden can offer. 10-4 Fri and Sat and join in special morning service at 9.30am Sun then view display after 11.30am. Devonshire teas available. 

Kyneton Art & Craft Show 12^th, 13^th & 14^th  Sept

The Kyneton Art Group, begun in 1977, exhibit and sell the work of local artists and craftspeople at this Annual Art & Craft Show at Kyneton Town Hall. Official opening Friday 12^th 7.30pm.

 Kyneton Farmers’ Market Sat 13^th Sept

Located at St Paul’s Park in Piper Street commences at 8am-1.30pm.  Wares on sale are the very best that the central province has to offer.   The Kyneton Band will play. Website www.kynetonanglican.org.au

 Friends of the Art School Exhib & Sale Sat 13^th & Sun 14^th Sept

Fundraising event for Rotary Youth Art Awards featuring handmade brooches by Judy and Alice Laycock.  Meet the artists at opening 1pm Sat 13^th sausage sizzle $15pp BYO drinks. Trio Art Studio & Gallery trioart@yahoo.com.au.

 Kyneton Daffodil Old Time Ball Sat 13^th Sept

Come one come all to the Daffodil Old Time Ball at the Kyneton Town Hall on the second Saturday of the Festival.  Several Sashes are to be won and Beau of the Ball.  Delicious Supper and great music will ensure a great night. Cost $14 per person.

 Craft Market & Café Sat 13^th  & Sun 14^th  Sept

The Central Highlands Group of the CWA will be holding a 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.

 Daffodil Fun Run Sun14th Sept

Kyneton District Health Service and Eclipse Family Fitness Daffodil Fun Run 5 and 10 km run or walk – start and finish at the Hospital.  Prizes for both individual and teams with show bag for all competitors filled by sponsors.  Proceeds towards Kyneton District Health Service. Starts at 9:00AM

 Green & Gold Cycle Challenge Sun 14th Sept

Macedon Ranges Cycling Club Green & Gold Challenge, AUDAX 50/100km, through Pipers Creek, Sidonia and Pastoria.  Starting Kyneton Velodrome (near swimming pool) at 9am sharp. $10 entry. Ride at your own pace, it’s not a race!  BBQ to follow.

 Victorian Highland Dancing Comp Sun 14^th  Sept

Sit in on the Victorian Highland Dancing Bendigo competition at Kyneton Town Hall from 12.30pm.  

Festival Grand Parade 12.30pm Sun 14^th Sept

Come to the Kyneton Karnivale. Parade starting from Kyneton Showgrounds Mollison St proceeding along Mollison Street, to High Street finishing at the intersection of Simpson Street.  See spectacular costumes, floats, decorated bikes bands galore and dancers.  A cavalcade of classic cars, utes and special novelties.

Follow the Parade and join the Karnivale in the High Street and Family Fair in the Mechanics precinct.

Parade winners will be announced at 2.15pm.

 Victorian MG Club display Sun 14^th Sept

Display of MGs from the Victorian Club after the Parade at Kyneton Primary School, next to Library.  Donations to Cancer Council of Victoria.

 Skate Park Competition 2.30pm Sun 14th Sept

Skate boarding competition for young people.  Conducted by the Shire of Macedon Ranges Youth Unit – come to the Skate Park in Beauchamp Street to sign in.

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