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WELCOME HELLO AND WELCOME. THE FESTIVAL LOOKS GREAT THIS YEAR WITH A FEW NEW EXCITING ADDITIONS TO THE PROGRAM. AND OF COURSE, SOME TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES. IF YOU’RE A VISITOR, THANKS FOR COMING FROM NEAR AND FAR. WE’RE DELIGHTED TO HAVE YOU HERE AT THIS SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR. Ashley Lindsay GENERAL MANAGER CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL
To my fellow Clarence Valley-ites, how lucky are we to have this nature’s display of the Jacaranda trees in blossom on our doorstep? And a festival to celebrate it. I’m looking forward to seeing you out and about, make sure you come and say hello. I’ll be easy to find as I’ll probably be wearing a lairy jacket so you won’t miss me. Here’s to a fun festival for everyone. Happy Jacaranda!
YOU’VE CERTAINLY PICKED THE RIGHT YEAR TO COME TO THE GRAFTON JACARANDA FESTIVAL. IN A WORLD OF UNCERTAINTY IT’S ENRICHING TO KNOW THAT A FESTIVAL LIKE THIS STILL EXISTS. INCLUSIVENESS, IT’S NOT A SLOGAN, IT’S A WAY OF LIFE. FROM SHARING A MOMENT TO GREETING A FELLOW REVELLER WITH A “HAPPY JACARANDA”, IT’S TIME TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING UNIQUE. Jeff Smith PRESIDENT GRAFTON JACARANDA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
A massive thank you to all the passionate volunteers who make the festival happen. An obsessed Festival Manager, Mark Blackadder, and an equally obsessed Management Committee have brought it all together. I applaud all our local business and government partners who sponsor and support what the Jacaranda Spirit represents. For 10 purple days we will be sharing the dream of the regional life: music, food, dance, art and those spectacular Jacaranda trees. Jacaranda Queens to drag queens ... it’s where we all belong.
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NAROOMA OYSTER FESTIVAL 1 - 2 May 2020 Celebrate the region’s oysters and their growers, quality produce and chefs of the NSW South Coast. Narooma
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HISTORY THE IDEA FOR A FESTIVAL CELEBRATING GRAFTON’S JACARANDA TREES HAD BEEN PROPOSED SPORADICALLY OVER MANY DECADES IN THE EARLY 1900’S. AT A TIME WHEN THE WORLD WAS EMERGING FROM THE GREAT DEPRESSION AN IDEA TO ATTRACT TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO GRAFTON BEGAN TO EMERGE. IN DECEMBER 1934 NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILLOR, EDWARD CHATAWAY, PROPOSED A FESTIVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. GATHERING LIKE-MINDED CIVIC LEADERS AROUND HIM, AND WITH SINGLE MINDED PERSISTENCE, CR CHATAWAY MADE THE FIRST FESTIVAL A REALITY IN 1935. HELD OVER TWO NIGHTS IN POUND STREET, IT INCLUDED MAYPOLE DANCING, A FLOAT PARADE AND COMMUNITY SINGING AND DANCING. THE EARLY FESTIVALS WERE BASED ON THE CORNISH FLORA FESTIVAL, HELD ANNUALLY TO THIS DAY IN HELSTON, UNITED KINGDOM.
Over the decades the festival has always been a reflection of the culture and the expectations of the time. Sacred concerts, candlelight vigils, raft races, school displays, rodeos, floral window displays, bathtub regattas, community dancing and gay taxi competitions were all popular events of their era. Incidentally, the only original event left from 1935 is the Float Procession (even it was cancelled in 1942 and 1943 due to wartime petrol rationing). As visitor numbers increased over the years so did the emergence of numerous affiliate events. Throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s a proliferation of sporting and cultural events all played a role in filling out the program of activities. Additionally, community based craft groups, markets and organisations joined in to showcase their skills and passions over the festival. By 2014 the festival had grown into a marathon 16 day epic. This year our festival is a 10 day showcase of the unique, the quirky and the beautiful. It’s a time for our guests to experience, in all its diversity, everything that’s great about the regional lifestyle. The festival will always evolve reflecting our community and culture. We are returning back to what Cr Chataway originally intended the festival to be. It is a shared experience between locals and our guests, the celebration of the jacaranda trees.
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FESTIVAL EVENT OFFICIAL EVENTSGUIDE All program times and information correct at time of printing. PAGE NO.
FRI 25 OCTOBER The Caringa Ball & Garden Party
Market Square
7pm
23
Bendigo Bank Parade of Youth and Banner Competition
Prince St & Market Square
9am
23
Bendigo Bank Children’s Party
Market Square
9.30am 23
Westlawn and Hall & Prior Queen Crowning
Market Square
6pm
25
BCU Retrofest
Market Square
10am
31
Heart & Soul Wanderful Fashion Event
Heart & Soul Wholefood Cafe
5:30pm 33
Open Garden Tour
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince St
9am
36
Jacaranda Afternoon Tea
Clarence River Jockey Club, Powell St
1pm
36
Historic Pub Tour and Progressive Dinner
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince St
6pm
36
Jacaranda Tree Planting Experience with Queens Party
Vere St, South Grafton
9.30am 37
Sanctus Brewing Co. Evening of Jacaranda Film
Market Square
7pm
37
Open Garden Tour
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince St
9am
40
Sanctus Brewing Co. 85th Anniversary Cocktail Evening
Vines, 139 Fitzroy St
7pm
41
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
MONDAY 28 OCTOBER
TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER Yulgilbar Jacaranda Thursday Market Square 6am – 2GF & Independent free breakfast Food vendors and kids amusements Market Square Stage 8am – Arts Alive Combined Schools Primary Band 9am – D’Boyzos 12pm – McDonald’s Amusements Fancy Dress Competition 1st Prize = $200 2nd Prize = $100 3rd Prize = $50
Prince Street from 8am Jacaranda HQ Business dress-up fun and performances Market stalls Prince Street Stage 8am – Who’s Charlie 11am – Big River Blues Business performances feature during band breaks
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I Scream Stage from 8am Big River Rockers and guests
McDonald’s Amusements presents Col Finley Band
Market Square
1pm
41
The McClymonts ‘One Acoustic Night’
Saraton Theatre, Prince St
8pm
43
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FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER Open Garden Tour
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince St 9am
44
Grafton Jacaranda Walking Tour
Starts at Saraton Theatre, Prince St
9.30am 2 Hours
44
River Dreaming – A Day of Culture
Market Square
11am
44
Telstra and Blanchards RiverLIGHT
Memorial Park, Prince St
5pm
44
Hot Air Ballooning
Market Square, Prince St pick up
4am
45
Bendigo Bank & Mid Coast Family Daycare Beautiful Baby Competition
Criterion Theatre, 149 Oliver St
10am
45
The Daily Examiner RiverFEAST
Memorial Park, Prince St
11am – 45 10.30pm
The Daily Examiner presents JACAROK
Memorial Park RiverSTAGE, Prince St
11am – 45 10.30pm
Flight Centre Grafton Queens Party Meet & Greet
See Park, Turf St
12pm – 2pm
46
GDSC Pipe Band Quintet Competition
Market Square
3pm
46
Newcastle Permanent Float Procession
Prince St
6pm
46
McDonald’s Amusement’s Side Show
Market Square
7pm
46
Club Briefs (18+)
New School of Arts, Skinner St South Grafton Doors open 7pm. Show commences at 8.30pm
46
Jacaranda Raffle Draw
Memorial Park, Prince St JACAROK RiverSTAGE
9pm
46
Hot Air Ballooning
Market Square, Prince St pick up
4am
47
Cafe 1851 & PRS RiverRUN
Memorial Park, Prince St 2.4km, 5km, 10km fun runs
7am
47
Flight Centre Grafton Queens Party Meet & Greet
See Park, Turf St
12pm – 2pm
47
Brat Kids Carnival
New School of Arts, Skinner St, South Grafton
3pm
47
Club Briefs (18+)
New School of Arts, Skinner St, South Grafton Doors open 6pm. Show commences at 7.30pm
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SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS DURING ALL FESTIVAL DATES Merchandise and Information Shop
JACA HQ Prince St & Market Square – Open daily
16
The Daily Examiner ‘Spot It’ Competition
Various Shop windows in Grafton and South Grafton
16
Bendigo Bank ‘Snap Share Win’
Instagram Competition
16
Action Coaches See Park Shuttle (5 Stop – Hop On and Hop Off Tour)
Departs Market Square bus stop, Prince St every 30 mins – 10am to 4pm
17
Open Gardens
Various gardens open during festival – 9am to 5pm
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INTERNATIONAL CULT CABARET COMES HOME TO HEADLINE FESTIVAL Internationally renowned circus, variety, and burlesque show Club Briefs headlines the final weekend of this year’s festival. Described as a trash glamour disco circus, the show will present a wild romp of theatre and dancing featuring hand-selected cabaret and circus artists backed by a pumping soundtrack. Its production company Briefs Factory was formed by Grafton local Mark Winmill and partner Fez Fa’anana and has gone on to become a regular on the international festival circuit.
Club Briefs will perform two 18+ shows – if easily offended this is not for you! Saturday 2 November New School of Arts, Skinner St, South Grafton Doors open 7pm Show commences at 8.30 pm $60 VIP cabaret | $50 general | $40 bar seats Sunday 3 November New School of Arts, Skinner St, South Grafton Doors open 6pm Show commences at 7.30 pm $60 VIP cabaret | $50 general | $40 bar seats Brat Kids Carnival (Child friendly version) New School of Arts Skinner Street, South Grafton Doors open 2.30pm Show commences at 3pm $15 per person, children must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent/ guardian To book tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
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THANK YOU PARTNERS
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THANK YOU PARTNERS
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WE GET PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT JACARANDA TREES, PARTICULARLY AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH WE PLANTED 1407 OF THEM (NOT ALL AT ONCE THOUGH). CONTEMPLATE LIFE WHILE SITTING UNDER ONE. THEY LOVE GETTING IN SELFIES TOO. IF YOU GET THE URGE DEEP DOWN FEEL FREE TO DANCE AROUND ONE. IF A JACARANDA BLOSSOM LANDS ON YOUR HEAD, COUNT YOURSELF LUCKY. YOU HAVE RECEIVED A “BLOSSOM BLESSING”.
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JACA
GETTING AROUND See Park Shuttle Route Walking Tour
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SHOWGROUND
HQ
MARKET SQUARE
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BENDIGO BANK SNAP SHARE WIN
1st Prize = $300.00 2nd Prize = $200.00
Instagram may have hidden your likes, but now with the right pic you can get cash instead! Prizes awarded to the photos that best capture the spirit of the Grafton Jacaranda festival.
For competition details refer to advertisement below
DAILY EXAMINER JACARANDA SPOT IT COMPETITION
Grafton, South Grafton and Ulmarra CBD
Entry form available during Spot It competition is a local institution. Fun for the whole the festival, visit family (or until mum has had enough of it all). Look in www.jacarandafestival.com/Events/ each shop’s window for what does not belong (their Spot Spot-It It). There are cash prizes for whoever can find them all.
JACA HQ – THE JACARANDA FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE AND INFORMATION SHOP
9am – 5pm daily Prince Street
Call in to check out our range of Jacaranda Festival merchandise and for information, maps and programs about the festival.
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For the chance to share in $500 cash thanks to our gold event sponsors Bendigo Bank, all you need to do is follow 3 simple steps: 1. Follow our instagram at @graftonjacarandafestival 2. Snap, post & tag @graftonjacaranda festival in a photo from a 2019 Grafton Jacaranda Festival event 3. Use the following hashtags #jaca85 #graftonjacarandafestival #bendigobank
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ACTION COACHES SEE PARK SHUTTLE HOP ON – HOP OFF BUS – 5 STOPS
See Park Shuttle operates by a gold coin donation per person
The Action Coaches See Park Shuttle will operate daily during the festival from 10am to 4pm with a local guide and stop at the following locations: • Market Square Bus Stop – Prince Street • The Grafton Regional Gallery | Tourist Information Centre – Fitzroy Street • Jacaranda Ave sign – Pound Street • See Park – Turf Street • Fig Tree Avenue – Breimba Street
JACARANDA RAFFLE Tickets available from JACA HQ, and sponsors, Summerland Credit Union, Telstra Store Grafton and Harveys Jewellers.
Prizes 1st Prize: $5000 cash 2nd Prize: $3000 cash 3rd Prize: $2000 cash 4th Prize: iPhone 5th Prize: $500 Gift Voucher
1 23/9/19 12:24 pm Prizes drawn: 9pm, Saturday 2 November 2019 at JACAROCK RiverSTAGE.
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FESTIVAL ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS EVENTS
Grafton Art Club’s 51st Jacaranda Art Exhibition
9am – 5pm Tuesday 29 October – Saturday 2 November
A true celebration of local art at Grafton Art Club’s 51st Jacaranda Art Exhibition 2019. Major Prize – Bendigo Bank The Barn, Grafton Showground 208 Prince Street Open Art Prize $2000. Light refreshments available daily 0428 733 191 from the Tea Rooms. $3 entry fee | Children under 12 free
Jacaranda Flower Festival – Bridges of the Clarence Valley The 36th Annual Festival of Flowers with floral arrangements beautifully created by members of the Grafton Floral Society representing the theme of the Flower Festival. There are also arrangements in memory of family and friends. Morning and afternoon teas/coffee will be served in the Cathedral grounds.
Jacaranda City Psychic Fair
9am – 4pm Wednesday 30 October – Saturday 2 November Christ Church Cathedral Duke Street 02 6642 2844 Adults $5 | Concession $3 Children under 15 free 9am – 6pm Thursday 31 October – Sunday 3 November
Mediumship, Aura Photography, Tarot, Psychometry, Angel Cards, Readings, Crystals, Cards, Eco-friendly options, Jewellery, Singing Bowls, Healing Booth, different Grafton City Tennis Club options on different days: Reiki, Iridology, Bowen Therapy, 202 Prince Street Sound Healing, Merlin Trinity Healing System. 0431 382 223 Free entry Please call to book for services
Jacaranda Embroidery Golden Anniversary Exhibition
10am – 5pm Saturday 26 October – Saturday 2 November
Display of hand embroidered items made by past and present members of our group. All proceeds donated to local charities. Wheelchair accessible.
Duke street Christchurch Cathedral Hall $4 Entry Fee
Grafton Gem Club
9am – 5pm daily
In house treasure hunt for children – only 50 cents. Surprise display theme! Club members will be demonstrating, displaying their own gem, mineral, crystal and rock collections. Fossicking bin and lucky dip activities for the children. Jewellery and gems for sale.
Grafton Showground 208 Prince Street 02 6643 5659
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$2 entry fee | Children free
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Annette’s Garden
9am – 5pm daily
Foliage colour forms the basis of this private garden 17 Edgecombe Ave, Junction Hill and is complemented by a riot of colourful annuals to 0403 442 482 help celebrate the festival. Water features abound and create a feeling of tranquility throughout. A host of rare $2 entry fee and unusual plants can be found within the garden which delights the avid gardener. Our elevated deck provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy our famous morning and afternoon teas served on English Fine Bone China, while absorbing the peaceful garden setting.
Jacaranda Woodwork Exhibition and Competition A stunning display of over 2000 items crafted in wood. See the natural beauty of timber handcrafted into an amazing variety of items (many for sale) made by members and local students.
Remember When Cottage Museum A privately owned museum just a short, picturesque drive from Grafton. It is filled with numerous displays, photographs, local artworks and gorgeous animals. The relocated cottage, built over one hundred years ago came from central Grafton. It has been fully restored and is fully accessible for all to enjoy. Refreshments, vintage and retro clothing and homewares, are available for purchase.
Schaeffer House Museum Surrounded by perfumed floral gardens, you’ll be immersed in Schaeffer House Museum’s history with one of the most interesting, furnished homes of the Clarence River District. Come and be delighted. Wheelchair access available.
10am – 5pm daily (10am to 1pm Sunday 3rd) South Grafton Ex-Services Club Wharf Street, South Grafton 0428 421 473 $2 entry fee 10am – 4pm Daily (7pm – 9pm Tuesday 29 and Thursday 31 October) 28 Eatonsville Road, Waterview Heights 0423 280 141 Adults $8 | Senior $7 | Teens $6 5-13 years $4 | Family rate $20 10am – 4pm Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November Schaeffer House Museum 190 Fitzroy Street 02 6642 5212 Adults $5 | Children $2
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OPEN GARDEN 17 Edgecombe Avenue Junction Hill NSW A large suburban oasis open for your enjoyment. Delectable morning and afternoon teas served all day, on traditional English fine bone china. An experience not to be missed. A riot of colour awaits you and the plants are trembling with excitement!
Open every day of the Festival from 9am to 5pm.
Entry $2 per person. Morning/afternoon tea $10 per person. www.annettesgarden.com.au Enquiries 0403 442 482
WOODCRAFT EXPO Australia’s largest club exhibition Gallery • Sales • Demonstrations Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November 10am to 5pm daily (10am - 1pm Sunday 3rd) • $2 Entry South Grafton Ex Services Club • Wharf St, South Grafton PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE CLARENCE VALLEY WOODWORKERS’ ASSOCIATION
REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE – RETURN
The 85th Grafton Jacaranda Festival celebrates the beautiful blossoming trees that were first planted back in 1897 by Henry Volkers, and through sound environmental stewardship and management we plan to celebrate the natural spectacle for another 85 years. A sustainable Jacaranda Festival helps protect our valley, our river, and promote even more pride in our local region. While at the festival we encourage you to REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE – RETURN
REDUCE your waste by using multi-use cups, bottles and containers. • Keep Cups are a great way to have your morning coffee. • Try not to buy single use plastic water bottles or bags.
REUSE drink and food containers whenever and wherever you can. • There are water fill stations in Market Square and Memorial Park for you to fill your BYO bottles. • If you need a straw consider using a reusable one.
RECYCLE all your waste through proper use of the many recycle bins placed throughout the festival. • Only put recyclable products in the yellow bins. • Encourage your friends and family to do the same as well.
RETURN and earn. • Return and earn bins will be placed in the Volkers Bar yard at licensed events for all purchased cans, glass and plastic bottles to be returned for recycling.
It’s cool to be kind.
“Decreasing…single use catering products and packaging… decreases the environmental impact of the event by reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy used in the production process.” NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Proudly a sustainable event
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Friday 25 October THE CARINGA BALL AND GARDEN PARTY
7pm
Celebrate in unique style the opening of this year’s Festival under the Jacaranda trees right in the heart of Grafton, Market Square. An evening of MasterChef celebrity created food, wonderful entertainment and dancing.
Market Square Main marquee SOLD OUT Garden Party $65 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
Saturday 26 October Grafton Antique Bottles and Collectables Show Come take a walk down memory lane as the local collectors of the Clarence Valley come together to exhibit some of the region’s best collections. The event also offers 100 meters of swap and sell which includes bottles, china, pottery, toys, garagenalia and much more. For serious collectors there is also a small auction on the Friday night.
8am – 3pm The Barn, Grafton Showground 0401 641 202 $6 entry fee Children under 12 are free and must by accompanied by an adult
GDSC Ladies Social Golf Club
8am for an 8.30am shot gun start
The Grafton District Services Ladies Social Golf Club play at the 9 hole course in the middle of the Grafton Racecourse, corner of Turf and Powell Streets, entry via Powell Street. After our Saturday game, we enjoy a cuppa, cake and a chat before the presentation of the day’s awards.
Powell Street 0414 281 485 or 0458 427 332
BENDIGO BANK PARADE OF YOUTH AND BANNER COMPETITION
9am
$8.00 Saturday $6.00 Tuesday for GDSC Members
Prince Street and Market Square
A parade of youth down Prince Street to Market Square from schools and community groups across the Clarence Schools and community groups to assemble in front of Council Valley proudly carrying banners they have designed Chambers, 2 Prince Street at 8.30am inspired by this years’ theme – Happy 85 years of Jacaranda.
BENDIGO BANK CHILDREN’S PARTY
9.30am
Children of all ages are invited to join in a morning of fun activities, dancing, dress up competition, face painting and on stage entertainment. Grafton Jacaranda Festival Mini Party of the Party Prince, Princess, Page Boy and Flower Girl will be announced.
Market Square Entry form available at www.jacarandafestival.com/Events/ Children’s-Morning
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JACA HQ THE JACARANDA FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE & INFORMATION SHOP Call in to check out our range of Jacaranda Festival merchandise and for information, maps and programs about the festival. 9am – 5pm daily Prince Street
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Saturday 26 October St Andrew’s Christian School Jacaranda Fair
10am – 2pm
Fair with market stalls and a giant auction. Rainforest Waterslide, Obstacle Course, Jumping Castle, Bungee Run, Devonshire teas, barbecue lunch, music, children’s activities, displays, school tours and much more.
St Andrew’s Christian School 84 Washpool Road, Clarenza 6643 4770
Criterion Theatre Showcase
1pm
Featuring the talents of local thespians and musicians including a sneak peek of The Criterion Theatre’s next production SPAMALOT and the performance of short play LEVEL PEGGING. Encore performances from the casts of OLIVER! & NUNSENSE, with a special guest appearance from The Pelican Playhouse cast of POPULAR MECHANICALS plus much more.
Criterion Theatre 149 Oliver Street
WESTLAWN AND HALL AND PRIOR QUEEN CROWNING
6pm
A magical evening of myth and tradition unique to our floral festival. Graceful dancers farewell the 2018 reigning party as we celebrate the Crowning of the 2019 Jacaranda Queen and Princess and Junior Jacaranda Queen and Princess. Market Square will be filled with food vendors and the all new Volkers Bar will be open for business. The big screen will make sure everyone gets to experience the Crowning in all its glory. 2004 Jacaranda Queen, Samantha McClymont returns home as this year’s Guest of Honour and will co-host the evening with local favourite Desan Padayachee.
Tickets available at www.stickytickets.com.au Buckley’s Music Group 97 Prince Street
Market Square $10 reserve seating, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
2019 Reigning party Left to right: Matron of Honour Bernadette Basset, Princess Caitlin Leek, Queen Bronte Cameron, Junior Queen Saskia McGrath and Junior Princess Emily Patterson
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QUEEN CANDIDATES
Zahli Stevens Rotary Club of Grafton Midday Zahli has always loved the Jacaranda Festival and has always wanted to get involved. She says the journey will allow her to grow and develop confidence within herself.
Club of Grafton Midday
Ashleigh Sampson The Village Green Hotel Ashleigh became a Queen candidate to further her public speaking skills, see what goes into the running of the Jacaranda Festival and to meet new people within the community.
Hayley Hedges Westlawn As a relative newcomer to Grafton Hayley sees her nomination as a Queen candidate as a great way to get more involved in the community, meet new people and form new friendships
Dana McKew Goodstart Early Learning Grafton Dana sees the role of the Jacaranda Queen as an ambassador for Grafton and has become a Queen candidate to gain new skills and confidence and meet new people.
Ashton Blackadder The Friendlies Discount Pharmacy Ashton has nominated as a Queen candidate for the experience as it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to learn and grow as a person in the community.
Holly Hastings Southside Pharmacy Holly became a Queen candidate because of the close connection she feels with Grafton as her home town and to give back to the community, meet new people and learn new skills.
Suzanne Campbell Matron of Honour
The Pelican Playhouse Our 2019 Matron of Honour, Suzanne will help guide the Queen candidates through the candidacy and fundraising process. The Jacaranda Festival means a lot to Suzanne and has played a major role in her family’s life for many years. Her parents met at the Jacaranda Festival in 1946 and her daughter was the Junior Queen in 1999. 26 Grafton Jacaranda Festival
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JUNIOR CANDIDATES
Brigette Jamieson Big River Pizza Growing up with the Festival, Brigette wanted to be more involved and to get a greater understanding of and connection with the community.
Emily-Rose Pulis Fitzroy Bar and Grill Grafton Hotel Emily is proud of her town and wants to help people, and the Jacaranda Festival is the perfect way for her to interact and be part of the fun.
Erin Dunkley-Moore I Scream Erin became a Junior Queen candidate to try something new and to become more confident in public speaking and working with people.
Miriam Taylor Rotary Club of Grafton Midday When she was seven Miriam performed as a Jacaranda Cape Fairy and ever since then she’s wanted to become a Junior Queen candidate.
Kira Boulton Clarence River Jockey Club Ever since attending the Princess Parties Kira has wanted to become a part of the Festival and to give younger children inspiration to get involved as well.
Letisha Stevenson Clarence Regional Library Letisha has known a number of previous candidates, and as a regular to watch the float parade with her mother decided to become a part of the Festival.
Stella Lydon Anytime Fitness Becoming more involved in the community, developing better social skills and becoming more confident are all key drivers behind Stella nominating as a Junior Queen candidate. 28 Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Club of Grafton Midday
JUNIOR CANDIDATES
Aneka Larkin Red Hot Hair Jacaranda Thursday allows Aneka to spend time with her family and friends, and photos of previous year’s Festivals have given her the inspiration to nominate this year.
Chelsea Hughes Toast Espresso Chelsea has always loved the Festival and wanted to be a part of it to help her improve her confidence in public speaking and make new friends.
Jessica Redman Peter Buckler Floor Sanding A former candidate encouraged Jessica to nominate as a Junior Queen and her memories watching the float parade and other events have been behind her involvement this year.
Sahara Powell Dougherty Property Sahara wants to learn better public speaking skills and how the festival is run from a participant’s perspective, with her mother’s old photos providing the inspiration to nominate.
Jamaica Yager Bloomer Transport Jamaica has been keenly watching the Junior Queen since she was four years old, and now has the chance to live out her dreams of becoming a candidate this year.
Maddison Yager Grafton Truck and Trailer Repairs Maddison is keen to see the festival from another side, and her nomination as a Junior Queen candidate will provide her with this experience and to learn new skills.
Gabrielle Solway BCU A former candidate inspired Gabrielle to nominate as a Junior Queen, and her fond memories from when she was eight have provided the motivation to get involved. Official Program 2019 29
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Sunday 27 October Jacaranda Dragon Boat Regatta Come one, come all and join the Grafton Dragon Boat Club to enjoy the Jacaranda Dragon Boat Regatta. Free for all spectators to watch, with lots of fun on the water.
Grafton Presbyterian Church 66th Annual Jacaranda Church Service The Jacaranda Service every year has a guest speaker and this year we welcome Danny Mitchell from Queensland. Please come along for a relaxed, welcoming, family friendly service. The service is followed by a delicious morning tea.
8am Memorial Park 1 Prince Street 0401 634 414
9.30am Grafton Presbyterian Church 116 Oliver Street 02 6642 2463
BCU RETROFEST
10am
Drive into a simpler time of hula hoops, Brylcreem and floral skirts. Celebrating all things vintage; beautiful cars, bikes, glamorous Pin Ups, Rock’n’Roll and retro inspired market stalls. RetroFest is all about fun without a mobile device! Live entertainment throughout the day by Vanessa Lee and The Retro Train in the lead up to the announcement of Miss RetroFest 2019.
Market Square Entry form for Retrofest competitions visit www.jacarandafestival.com/Events/ RetroFest
Pinup Competition Beard and Moustache Competition Dagwood Dog Eating Competition Fairy Floss Eating Competition (14 years and under)
An Afternoon at The Proms
2pm
Saraton Theatre An Afternoon at The Proms is back again with ‘Music 99 prince Street from Around the World’ featuring the Clarence Valley Orchestra and Chorus with soloists conducted by Dr Greg $45 Adults | $40 Concession Butcher, featuring compere comedian Mark Mitchell. $20 Child (up to 12 years) Tickets available at Saraton Theatre www.saraton.com
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Sunday 27 October Jacaranda Organ Recital
3pm
There have been over 75 Jacaranda Organ Recitals. The performance is by the Cathedral Director of Music, Robert Eather who will play a selection of works demonstrating the versatility and range of this significant instrument once used for examinations by the Royal College of Organists in London before its move here in the early 1890’s. The recital will be followed by afternoon tea and scones.
Christ Church Cathedral Duke Street 02 6642 2844
Heart & Soul Wanderful Fashion Event
5:30pm
Be greeted by our signature Jaca botanical cocktail or bubbles on arrival and enjoy the tunes of Georgia Rae as you graze to your heart’s content as we wander with the Queen and her party through the fashion of the past and into the present.
Heart & Soul Wholefood Café 124a Prince Street 02 6642 2166
Jacaranda Ecumenical Service
6pm
A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Jacaranda Festival for all denominations, followed by refreshments.
Christ Church Cathedral Duke Street 02 6642 2844
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$50 per person Tickets available at Heart & Soul or Sweet Sisters Boutique
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Saturday 26th October @ 1pm The Criterion Theatre, Oliver Street
Featuring the talents of local thespians and musicians including a sneak peek of The Criterion Theatre’s next production SPAMALOT and the performance of short play LEVEL PEGGING. Encore performances from the casts of OLIVER! & NUNSENSE, with a special guest appearance from The Pelican Playhouse cast of POPULAR MECHANICALS plus much more! Tickets available online via stickytickets.com.au or at Buckley’s Music Group Prince Street
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Monday 28 October OPEN GARDEN TOUR
9am
A full day guided mini bus tour takes you to 8 gardens in and around Grafton and includes morning tea, lunch and then afternoon tea at Annette’s Garden. For your enjoyment, we have a variety of different styles of gardens on display including orchid green houses. You may even see a Kangaroo or two.
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince Street
JACARANDA AFTERNOON TEA
1pm
Enjoy a deliciously traditional afternoon tea with the Jacaranda Queen’s Party. There are plenty of raffles so no one should leave empty handed. Special guest this year will be Kay Paine to honour the launch of her second History of Grafton Jacaranda Festival Book – 2009 to 2019 in celebrating this year’s 85th anniversary. This afternoon is a little slice of something special and not to be missed.
Clarence River Jockey Club Powell Street
HISTORIC PUB TOUR AND PROGRESSIVE DINNER
6pm
Once home to 28 hotels (and various other places of illrepute), the river port of Grafton has kept thirsty crews and travellers well supplied with liquid refreshments for 170 years. Journey with a seasoned local guide to four of our best pubs sampling classic county pub grub, witty conversation and, of course, a few tipples of the amber nectar.
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince Street
The party bus departs Market Square and visits The Australian, The Great Northern Hotel, Roches and the Crown Hotels for a four course meal with a drink with each course.
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$75 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
$20 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets Harveys Jewellers 54 Prince Street
$140 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Tuesday 29 October GDSC Ladies Social Golf Club
8.30am for a 9am shot gun start
The Grafton District Services Ladies Social Golf Club play at the 9 hole course in the middle of the Grafton Racecourse, corner of Turf and Powell Streets, entry via Powell Street.
Powell Street 0414 281 485 or 0458 427 332
Inner Wheel Club of Grafton Jacaranda Luncheon
11am
Join the Inner Wheel Club of Grafton for their Jacaranda Luncheon. Bookings are essential and tickets can be purchased from Rose Covre at Grafton Fast Photos, 46 Prince Street, Grafton.
JACARANDA TREE PLANTING EXPERIENCE WITH QUEENS PARTY Join the Queen’s Party for the annual royal tree planting. Be a part of Grafton’s history and plant your own Jacaranda Tree in preparation of future avenues of Grafton’s iconic tree. A truly unique experience, places are strictly limited.
SANCTUS BREWING CO EVENING OF JACARANDA FILM
$8.00 Saturday $6.00 Tuesday for GDSC Members
Grafton District Golf Club Bent Street $35 per person Tickets available from Rose Covre Grafton Fast Photos 46 Prince Street
9.30 am Vere Street, South Grafton $100 per person – for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
7pm Market Square
Settle into an evening of what makes Jacaranda $10 per person, for tickets visit unique. Eighty five years of memories recorded on celluloid. Newsreels from the 40’s and 50’s, plus the short www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets documentaries Jaca Girls, Once a Queen and, of course, the divisive Purple Haze.
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Wednesday 30 October OPEN GARDEN TOUR
9am
A full day guided mini bus tour takes you to 8 gardens in and around Grafton and includes morning tea, lunch and then afternoon tea at Annette’s Garden. For your enjoyment, we have a variety of different styles of gardens on display including orchid green houses. You may even see a Kangaroo or two.
Depart Market Square bus stop, Prince Street
Grafton U3A Men’s Shed Open Day
9am – 2pm
Come and see the men working in the shed and take a look at some of the items that have been produced.
Grafton U3A Men’s Shed 170 North Street (Gate 1, Brewhouse Village, turn right at Disco Marine) 0409 225 536
The Salvation Army Jacaranda Rally
10am
After 40 years, the annual Jacaranda Rally is still going strong. The guest speaker is Major Chris Tamsett who has spent 17 years working in Recovery Services. The morning will include musical entertainment and a light luncheon. Funds raised support the ‘Women of Worth’ Project in Africa.
The Salvation Army 91 Oliver Street 02 6643 1650
Jaca Kids Celebration
10am – 1pm
Come and celebrate a fun morning of free children’s activities including STEM, water play, craft, messy play and lots of fun. This event is open to the whole community. As a long-term local not for profit organisation, we are proud to support the Jacaranda Festival 85th year.
Clarence Family Daycare 162 Turf Street 02 6643 1002
Premiere of Everlasting Clarence
6pm
$75 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
$10 per person, please call to RSVP
Saraton Theatre Enjoy a musical performance by Grafton High School 99 Prince Street followed by the premiere of the short film “Everlasting Clarence” by multi-award winning filmmaker Simon Portus and Grafton High students. This documentary uncovers the surprising local stories of the freshwater wetlands and discovers why these places are so important for the future of the Clarence Valley.
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Wednesday 30 October SANCTUS BREWING CO 85TH ANNIVERSARY COCKTAIL EVENING A special evening for an invited list of special guests, sponsors, reigning Queen parties, past and present, to come together to celebrate Australia’s premiere Jacaranda Festival and 85 years of success.
7pm Vines at 139 Fitzroy Street (Invited guest list)
Thursday 31 October YULGILBAR JACARANDA THURSDAY
From 6am
This is the big one people! Grafton loves Jacaranda Thursday so much we made a half day public holiday of it! Chomp down early with the 2GF and The Independent Breakfast in Market Square. What makes it even better? It’s free! Market stalls and roving entertainment all morning. Don’t miss the local businesses strutting their best (and worst talents) plus shops and offices dressing up and letting it all hang out (and not always in the best of good taste). Market Square 6am – 2GF & Independent Free Breakfast Food vendors and kids amusements Market Square Stage 8am – Sydney Primary School Big Band 9am – D’Boyzos 12pm – McDonald’s Amusements Fancy Dress Competition 1st Prize = $200 2nd Prize = $100 3rd Prize = $50
Prince Street from 8.00am Jacaranda HQ Business dress-up fun and performances Market stalls Prince Street Stage 8am – Who’s Charlie 11am – Big River Blues Business performances will feature during band breaks I Scream Stage from 8am Big River Rockers and guests Business performances
MCDONALD’S AMUSEMENTS PRESENTS THE COL FINLEY BAND Independent singer/songwriter Col Finley is one of Australia’s most successful independent recording and touring artists. With over 25 years in the music industry he has recorded and released six very successful commercial albums including his current album “The Collective”, a 25 track album highlighting his life as a singer/songwriter in the Australian music industry. 1pm – 3pm Market Square
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Thursday 31 October THE MCCLYMONTS ONE ACOUSTIC NIGHT
8pm
The McClymonts return to their hometown with their “One Acoustic Night” live concert. Having firmly established themselves as Australia’s most loved and successful country band, The McClymonts will take to the iconic Saraton Theatre stage for the first time in over three years to perform their biggest hits and favourites in a special acoustic show setting. The acoustic format will let the renowned sibling harmonies of Brooke, Sam & Mollie shine at the forefront and highlight their skills as songwriters when they perform #1 hits ranging from “House” and “Wrapped Up Good” to heartfelt ballads such as “Forever Begins Tonight” and “Don’t Wish It All Away”. The McClymonts will be supported by the 2019 Toyota Star Maker Winner Blake O’Connor.
Saraton Theatre 99 Prince Street $45 | $40 senior/ concession $35 children Tickets available at Saraton Theatre www.saraton.com
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
Friday 1 November OPEN GARDEN TOUR
9am
A full day guided mini bus tour takes you to 8 gardens in and around Grafton and includes morning tea, lunch and then afternoon tea at Annette’s Garden. For your enjoyment, we have a variety of different styles of gardens on display including orchid green houses. You may even see a Kangaroo or two.
Depart Market Square Bus Stop, Prince Street
GRAFTON JACARANDA WALKING TOUR
9.30am (duration 2 Hours)
$75 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
Starts at Saraton Theatre The walking component is approximately 2.5km on level 99 Prince Street walking ground. After a tour of the Saraton Theatre, wander under some of Grafton’s glorious jacaranda trees $20 per person, for tickets visit in Jacaranda Avenue and past a few of our beautiful www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets federation houses and the historical business precinct. This gentle amble through Grafton includes morning tea in See Park and an ice cream at I Scream to finish. A hat and comfy shoes are recommended.
RIVER DREAMING – A DAY OF CULTURE
11am
All new event for 2019. The three indigenous nations of the Clarence Valley, the Bundjalung, Yaegl and Gumbaynggirr people, come together for a very special day of celebration, music, dance, storytelling and food from the First Nations.
Market Square
TELSTRA AND BLANCHARDS RIVERLIGHT
5pm
Memorial Park RiverSTAGE A variety showcase of the best Clarence Valley performing Prince Street talent. The evenings finale is a breath-taking fireworks display reflected in the waters of the Clarence River. Bring a chair $10 reserve seating, for tickets visit or picnic rug to enjoy the evening entertainment. To ensure www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets you get the perfect view of the River Stage, reserved seating is available for purchase prior to the event, or picnic in front of the BIG screen in Memorial Park.
Jaz Grady ‘NOT LITERALLY’ Exhibition Taking inspiration from those pushing the ideas of accessibility, institutionalisation and perceived values of art and mixing that with the feelings stirred in the current Australian youth culture, her art is for the people, by the people. You’ll experience Jaz’s art throughout the Festival as murals, park based sculpture and a fresh range of official merchandise. 44 Grafton Jacaranda Festival
6pm opening night Open for rest of the festival Flow Gallery 6/46 Through Street
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Saturday 2 November HOT AIR BALLOONING
4am
Sunrise flights will be happening during the festival. The views are spectacular over the valley with our beautiful Jacaranda trees in full bloom. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for this unique perspective of the Jacaranda City! Experience an approximate one hour sunrise flight with the best vantage spots to take magnificent photos. Limited spots are available and subject to weather conditions.
Market Square bus stop pick up
TAFE NSW Grafton Jacaranda Markets
8am – 1pm
The TAFE NSW Grafton Jacaranda Markets have been running for 36 years and are hosted on the grounds of TAFE NSW Grafton amongst the shady fig trees. A community event with a large variety of interesting market stalls, food, fun and festivity. There will be something of interest for everyone.
TAFE NSW Grafton Cnr Clarence and Pound Streets
Classic Car Display
8.30am – 12.30pm
Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club members have a wide variety of Vintage Cars on display at this annual static display.
Outside Cathedral Duke Street
BENDIGO BANK AND MID COAST FAMILY DAYCARE BEAUTIFUL BABY COMPETITION
10am
Babies: love how they smell or hate when they mess themselves, but their mothers get pretty serious when it comes to who’s’ is the hottest looking bub! Entry fee and tickets includes a Devonshire tea.
THE DAILY EXAMINER PRESENTS JACAROCK AND RIVERFEAST An epic day and night of local recording and touring artists, combined with up and coming youth performers. 11 hours of back to back hair raising entertainment over two stages. Enjoy a FEAST for all the senses: themed gourmet food, craft beer and wine from the Volkers Bar, all backlit by an inspiring sunset.
$450 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
Criterion Theatre 149 Oliver Street $15 per entry for parent and baby $10 per guest Entry forms/tickets available at Mid Coast Family Day Care 5 Clarence Street 6642 3351 11am – 10.30pm Free entry 11am – 2pm From 2pm Adults $15 | Under 16 $5 (includes wristband pass-out) For tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
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Saturday 2 November FLIGHT CENTRE GRAFTON QUEENS PARTY MEET AND GREET
12pm – 2pm
See Park, Turf Street
Sure, they might not live in Buckingham Palace, but they are every bit Royal during the festival. Get up close and personal with the Jacaranda Queens Party. Plenty of photo opportunities and a few musical surprises as well.
GDSC PIPE BAND QUINTET COMPETITION
3pm
Do you feel that stirring in your pipes? That’s what a massed band of bagpipes will do to you. It’s enough to make you want to don a bonnie wee kilt and chase a haggis over the sea to Skye.
Market Square
NEWCASTLE PERMANENT FLOAT PROCESSION
6pm
Watch as Grafton’s CBD becomes awash with riotous colour and sounds for the annual float procession. Over 60 local clubs, organisations and businesses parade decorated vehicles carrying costumed characters down Prince Street. This is our 85th attempt, so watch out for a few surprises!
Prince Street
MCDONALD’S AMUSEMENTS SIDE SHOW
7pm
An all new free event for 2019. All age party, DJ, carnival rides and plenty of food. Kicks off in Market Square straight after the Float Procession.
Market Square
CLUB BRIEFS
8.30pm
Internationally renowned circus, variety, and burlesque show Club Briefs is set to turn heads and get tongues wagging at this year’s festival. Described as a trash glamour disco circus, the show will present a wild romp of theatre and dancing backed by a pumping soundtrack. This event is licensed and the festival feature drinks will be available. Venue opens at 7pm for 8.30pm show time.
New School of Arts Skinner Street, South Grafton
JACARANDA RAFFLE DRAW
9pm Draw
Tickets available from JACA HQ and sponsors, Summerland Credit Union, Telstra Store Grafton and Harveys Jewellers.
Memorial Park Prince Street
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$60 VIP | $50 Standard $40 Bar Seats For tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Sunday 3 November HOT AIR BALLOONING
4am pick up
Sunrise flights will be happening during the festival. The views are spectacular over the valley with our beautiful Jacaranda trees in full bloom. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for this unique perspective of the Jacaranda City! Experience an approximate one hour sunrise flight with the best vantage spots to take magnificent photos. Limited spots are available and subject to weather conditions.
Market Square
CAFE 1851 & PRS RIVERRUN
7am | 10km | $30 | Under 16 $25
Jog-a-long from Memorial Park, runners can enjoy a unique Jacaranda run experience. The 5km and 10km distances take on a run across the infamous bendy Grafton Bridge into South Grafton and back. Immerse yourself (literally) in the purple one last time with an optional Colour Run for runners entered in the 2.4km run. Competitors can collect their bibs from the Grafton Jacaranda Festival tent at RiverLIGHT, Memorial Park between 5pm and 7pm on Friday 01 November or from 6am, Memorial Park on the Sunday morning of RiverRUN.
8am | 5km | $25 | Under 16 $20
FLIGHT CENTRE GRAFTON QUEENS PARTY MEET AND GREET
12pm to 2pm
$450 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
9am | 2.4km | $15 | Under 16 $10 (Under 5 free) Memorial Park Prince Street To register visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
See Park, Turf Street,
Sure, they might not live in Buckingham Palace, but they are every bit Royal during the festival. Get up close and personal with the Jacaranda Queens Party. Plenty of photo opportunities and a few musical surprises as well.
BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL
3pm
A high energy super fun afternoon show for all ages brought to you by the artists and mischief-makers behind international touring sensation Briefs. This show will get youngsters excited about expressing themselves while watching circus superstars.
New School of Arts Skinner Street, South Grafton
CLUB BRIEFS
7.30pm
Internationally renowned circus, variety, and burlesque show Club Briefs is set to turn heads and get tongues wagging at this year’s festival. Described as a trash glamour disco circus, the show will present a wild romp of theatre and dancing backed by a pumping soundtrack. This event is licensed and the festival feature drinks will be available. Venue opens at 6pm for 7.30pm show time.
New School of Arts Skinner Street, South Grafton 0427 665 200
$15 per adult | child, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
For tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
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Inaugural Festival Artist Jaz Grady has always been heavily involved with local organisations and initiatives for youth and community throughout The Clarence Valley, and this year is no different with her role as the inaugural Feature Artist for the Grafton Jacaranda Festival. Jaz sees the Clarence Valley for what it is and draws inspiration from it to create her illustration work. Favouring the use of black markers and paint mops, her “switch off and draw” style flows in simple lines and phrases. Taking inspiration from those pushing the ideas of accessibility, institutionalisation and perceived values of art and mixing that with the feelings stirred in the current Australian youth culture, her art is for the people, by the people. You’ll experience Jaz’s art throughout the Festival as murals, park based sculpture and a fresh range of official merchandise. Paints for inaugural artists supplied by Inspirations Paints.
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It’s always better to ask a Grafton local. You can trust Telstra Store Grafton to answer any of your tech questions in a really un-techy way – whether it’s setting up a new phone, making the most of your network or finding the best no lock-in plans, where you can simply pay out your device if you leave.
Meet the team at Telstra Store Grafton Grafton Shoppingworld, Grafton Opposite Target 02 6642 8488
WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU Festival Volunteers We couldn’t run without you. We value every one of you because you bring your varied skills and passions to make Jacaranda great. There are the obsessed volunteers where every waking moment is consumed by thoughts and deeds for the Festival. There are volunteers happy to sit at a raffle table for a couple of hours a week. During the Festival there are volunteers helping at merchandise stands, hosting bus tours, setting up, bumping out, moving equipment, dancing, helping backstage, performing front of house and organising events behind the scenes. One thing we all agree on is that we want everyone to have an amazing experience. Look out for the festival volunteers in their purple tie dye shirts and white caps, sponsored by I Scream. Volunteers fueled with food and drink provided by Kyle’s Rotisserie & Spit Hire and I Scream.
Guest of Honour
Sam McClymont is this year’s Festival Guest of Honour. Sam is a highly successful musician/ songwriter and TV presenter and was crowned Jacaranda Queen in 2004. She was even a Jacaranda Flower Girl in 1993. Sam returns to Grafton to highlight what makes the Festival so special for herself and the region. She will co-host the Crowning Ceremony on Saturday evening October 26 and will also perform with her sisters as part of The McClymonts “One Acoustic Night” live concert on Thursday 31 October.
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HISTORIC PUB TOUR AND PROGRESSIVE DINNER
The Action Coaches See Park Shuttle will operate daily during the festival from 10am to 4pm with a local guide and stop at the following locations:
Once home to 28 hotels (and various other places of illrepute), the river port of Grafton has kept thirsty crews and travellers well supplied with liquid refreshments for 170 years. Journey with a seasoned local guide to four of our best pubs sampling classic country pub grub, witty conversation and, of course, a few tipples of the amber nectar.
• Market Square Bus Stop – Prince Street • The Grafton Regional Gallery | Tourist Information Centre – Fitzroy Street • Jacaranda Ave sign – Pound Street • See Park – Turf Street • Fig Tree Avenue – Breimba Street Operates from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November | 10am to 4pm daily See Park Shuttle operates by a gold coin donation per person
The party bus departs Market Square bus stop and visits The Australian, The Great Northern Hotel, Roches and the Crown Hotels for a four course meal with a drink with each course. Monday 28 October | Departs Market Square Bus Stop at 6pm $140 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
OPEN GARDEN BUS TOUR
WALKING TOUR
A full day guided mini bus tour takes you to 8 gardens in and around Grafton and includes morning tea, lunch and then afternoon tea at Annette’s Garden. For your enjoyment, we have a variety of different styles of gardens on display including orchid green houses. You may even see a Kangaroo or two.
The walking component is approximately 2.5km on level walking ground. Wander under some of Grafton’s glorious jacaranda trees in Jacaranda Avenue and past a few of our beautiful federation houses and the historical business precinct. This gentle amble through Grafton includes morning tea in See Park and an ice cream at I Scream to finish. A hat and comfy shoes are recommended.
Monday 28 October | Wednesday 30 October Friday 1 November Departs Market Square Bus Stop, Prince Street @ 9am. Returns at 4pm $75 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
Friday 1 November | 9.30am Commences at Saraton Theatre 99 Prince Street $20 per person, for tickets visit www.jacarandafestival.com/tickets
HOT AIR BALLOONING Sunrise flights will be happening during the festival. The views are spectacular over the valley with our beautiful Jacaranda trees in full bloom. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for this unique perspective of the Jacaranda City! Experience an approximate one hour sunrise flight with the best vantage spots to take magnificent photos. Limited spots are available and subject to weather conditions 4am. Market Square bus stop pick up
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Accent Productions Presents
Conductor - Greg Butcher Compere Comedian - Mark Mitchell
Music From Around The World $45.00 - Adults $40.00 - Concession/Student $20.00 - Child (12yo & under)
Sunday 27th October 2019 2:00PM
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HEART & SOUL ESPRESSO
TEPPAN MATE JAPANESE
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13/15 Skinner Street South Grafton 6642 6846
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BIG RIVER PIZZA Grafton Food Emporium 25-35 King Street 6643 1555
CAFÉ 1851 The Link, Prince Street 6642 8636
CAFÉ ALCHEMY 31 Skinner Street South Grafton 6643 3524
HEART & SOUL WHOLEFOOD CAFÉ 124A Prince Street 6642 2166
INDIAN COTTAGE 39 Prince Street 6642 3141
I SCREAM 91 Prince Street 6643 1960
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FLAME TREES CAFÉ 77 Prince Street 0424 226 918
FOUNTAIN COURT CHINESE 135 Prince Street 6643 1411
GLORIA JEANS Grafton Shopping World 6642 1334
GYM BEANS ESPRESSO Grafton Shopping World 6642 4455
NEW ORIENTAL CHINESE 127 Prince Street 6642 7888
PURPLE HAZE ESPRESSO BAR 6/4 King Street 6642 8866
THAI PALACE 52-74 Fitzroy Street 6642 8856
THE BURRITO BAR 52-74 Fitzroy Street 6642 6686
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TOAST ESPRESSO 31 Prince Street 6642 6996
VICTORIA’S RESTAURANT 51 Fitzroy Street 6640 9100
SMILES CAFÉ 25 King Street 6642 1412
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CLOCKTOWER HOTEL 93 Prince Street 6643 1122
GRAFTON DISTRICT SERVICES CLUB 105-107 Mary Street 6640 3200
ROCHES FAMILY HOTEL 85 Victoria Street 6642 2866
ROYAL HOTEL GRAFTON HOTEL 97 Fitzroy Street 6642 2000
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CROWN HOTEL
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Friday October 30 to Sunday November 8. If you’ve enjoyed the 2019 Grafton Jacaranda Festival then we’d love to see you again next year. On the back of this year’s success we’re planning an even bigger and better event including more music, entertainment, art and fun, and of course that special Jacaranda spirit that ensures we all belong.
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