2022 LAIDLEY FESTIVAL
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the region, the Ugarapul and Yuggera people and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of other communities who may live here. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for all staff, customers, residents and visitors. This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia. This project was made possible with funding from the Australian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency.
The Lockyer Valley’s Laidley Spring Festival is re-blooming this September, and the region’s flagship event welcomes you to be a part of the celebrations!
WELCOME LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 20222
Mayor’s Welcome
MAYOR – Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Cr Tanya Milligan
Let spring fever take hold of you and join us in Laidley on September 9 and 10 – I look forward to seeing you there!
Come along over 9 – 10 September for loads of spring-inspired fun. Embrace the “Swing into Spring” Street Parade; roving entertainers; the Horticultural Expo; Orchid, Quilt, Art and Gem Shows; open gardens; historical displays and a Show ‘n Shine.
Community groups, who work tirelessly to showcase their organisations, their hobbies and their venues, are the backbone of this Festival. Their dedication is admirable and on behalf of the community, I extend my sincere thanks for the time and effort they give this Festival, and the Lockyer Valley as a whole. It is this spirit that represents the Lockyer Valley so perfectly.
Personally, I am looking forward to the range of new events that will be on offer this year. Be it the Twilight Feast & Fest, serving up relaxed festival feels on the Friday evening with live tunes and food vendors; Saturday’s Buy From the Bush Qld Markets, where you can shop up a storm and support more than 100 bush businesses, where lots of talented creatives will share their wares with you, or the Spring Festival Garden Party – a new ticketed event featuring lunch, lawn games and a live band, there really will be something for everyone.
FREE Shuttle Bus Drop off/Pick up points:
Open Gardens Scheme Explore the region’s loveliest gardens from 10am to 2pm Friday & Saturday. See back page for garden locations.
• Please note the bus is not wheelchair accessible.
• Bus departs 9am from the Laidley Cultural Centre, stopping at all stops on a regular loop.
LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 2022 3 FREE BUS Questions? Chat with friendly volunteers Saturday at the Information Hot Spot, beside the stage at Laidley Recreation Reserve (8am – 2pm).
Laidley CBD Window Dressing Competition CBD businesses will embrace the “Swing into Spring” theme so be sure to wander and browse the windows, as well as eclectic retail outlets in the Laidley township.
• The last bus departs 4pm on Friday and 2pm on Saturday.
• Laidley Cultural Centre, Laidley CBD (opposite the mall), Anglican Church (Ambrose St), Youth Centre (Ambrose St, near pedestrian bridge), Das Neumann Haus, Uniting Church (Patrick St), Lutheran Church (MacGregor St), Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum and Laidley Showgrounds.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 MacGregor St, Laidley
Cnr Patrick & William Sts, Laidley Ph 5465 3241 LAIDLEY4
8am – 3pm LAIDLEY PIONEER VILLAGE & MUSEUM
Step back in time as you amble through the oldest historical village in Queensland – a picture of rural life in Queensland from the early 1800’s. Lots of hands-on activities for the kids, blacksmith demonstrations, vintage machinery and a new wagon/sulky display.
PROGRAM FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER TIME EVENT VENUE
SPRING FESTIVAL 2022
7am – 4pm HORTICULTURAL EXPO
A totally gardening event! Browse market stalls, trade sites, enjoy a coffee and a selection of food from onsite food trucks.
Browse a range of products from plants to fresh produce, books to movies, home decor to knick knacks. Be sure to get there early for a bargain! Patrick St, Laidley
9am – 3pm MARKETS @ DAS NEUMANN HAUS MUSEUM & ANNIE’S COFFEE SHOP
Don’t miss Heather King’s stage display, celebrating the link between city and country.
Appreciate the works and talents of members of the Lockyer Valley Art Society (LASI) –includes a new pottery exhibition. Chat with the artists who’ll help you select a perfect piece to take home.
9am – 2pm SPRING ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION
Explore the historic house museum, enjoy morning tea or lunch, browse the markets, or just relax under the magnificent 100+ year old Jacaranda tree and be entertained by Glenore Grove Country Music Club.
Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley ENTRY by gold coin donation
7am – 1pm VILLAGE MARKETS
Cnr Pioneer & Drayton Sts, Laidley ENTRY by donation
A quilt display that will leave you speechless! Meet the makers and hear their generational stories, then enjoy the vintage car display, markets, music and the Courtyard Café. Café bookings recommended.
9am – 4pm QUILT & CRAFT EXPO
Laidley Church,Uniting45Patrick St, Laidley ENTRY $5 9am – 4pm FLORAL DISPLAYS & MARKETS
TIME EVENT VENUE
An amazing display of work from members of the Gatton Lapidary Club - cabochons and tumbled stones set in jewellery as well as polished agates, thundereggs and rocks. Jewellery and gifts available to purchase. Lockyer Valley geology information also on display with kids learning about local rocks and identifying fossils
From delightful Vandas through to magnificent Cymbidiums, orchid lovers will be enthralled by the magic carpet of colour. Show includes plant sales, stalls, craft items and planting advice.
Laidley Lutheran Church Hall, 7 MacGregor St, Laidley
LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 2022
Inside the Church, appreciate clever floral displays and outside the Church, browse market stalls, handcrafted items and baked goods (see if they last the trip home). Hot cuppa and sandwiches available for purchase.
Laidley St,Church,Lutheran7MacGregorLaidley ENTRY to Church by donation 9am – 4pm SPRING ORCHID SHOW
Laidley Sports Centre, Whites Rd, Laidley ENTRY $4 9am – 4pm SPRING GEM SHOW
PROGRAM FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER TIME EVENT VENUE 9am – 5pm UNDER 5’S DAY Activities suited to young children including craft, face painting, animal nursery, music, games, story times, magician and Emergency Services. Laidley District State School, 232 Patrick St, Laidley 10am – 2pm OPEN GARDENS Explore the region’s loveliest gardens. Plan a drive around the region, visiting with and chatting to Lockyer Valley’s dedicated and creative gardeners. See back page for garden locations. LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 20226 FEAST+FEST Twilight Spring fling yourself into a chilled Friday night vibe with live entertainment, local and international food in a relaxed park atmosphere. Laidley Recreation Reserve, Cnr Patrick St & Whites Rd, Laidley FRIDAY 5-9PM
SATURDAY 10AM
Cheer on parade floats and performers as they travel the parade route and celebrate this year’s “Swing into Spring” theme – decorative floats, heritage and vintage vehicles, community groups, schools, businesses and bands.
EVENT LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 2022 7 STREET PARADE
BUY FROM THE BUSH QLD MARKET
8am – 2pm: Visit an incredible marketplace of Australian bush businesses! The very best makers, creators, retailers and artists from the bush come together to share their products and stories. When you #buyfromthebush, you help keep the bills paid, the lights on, water in the tank, food on the table and you change lives!
Ferrari Park, Patrick St, Laidley
A totally gardening event! Browse market stalls, trade sites, enjoy a coffee and a selection of food from onsite food trucks. Don’t miss Heather King’s stage display, celebrating the link between city and country. Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley ENTRY by gold coin donation
7am – 2pm HORTICULTURAL EXPO
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER TIME EVENT VENUE
BUYFROMTHEBUSHQLD.COM.AU
Cnr Pioneer & Drayton Sts, Laidley ENTRY by donation
8am – 2pm LAIDLEY PIONEER VILLAGE & MUSEUM
Step back in time as you amble through the oldest historical village in Queensland – a picture of rural life in Queensland from the early 1800’s. Lots of hands-on activities for the kids, blacksmith demonstrations, vintage machinery and a new wagon/sulky display.
PROGRAM LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 20228
$5
as
QUILT & CRAFT EXPO
Jewellery and gifts available to purchase. Lockyer
jewellery
An of work from members of the Gatton Lapidary Club - cabochons set in as well polished and rocks. Valley information also on with kids learning about local rocks
display of quilts that will leave you speechless. Meet the makers and hear their generational stories, then enjoy the vintage car display, markets, music and the Courtyard Cafe. Café bookings recommended.
amazing display
A
Laidley Church,Uniting45Patrick St, Laidley ENTRY 9am – 4pm
LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 2022 TIME EVENT VENUE 9am 1:30pm– SPRING ORCHID SHOW From delightful Vandas through to magnificent Cymbidiums, orchid lovers will be enthralled by the magic carpet of colour. Show includes plant sales, stalls, craft items and planting advice.
SPRING GEM SHOW
$4 9am
agates, thundereggs
SHOW ‘N’ SHINE Featuring classic cars and more. Vote for your favourite car. Registration form involvedhttps://www.laidleyspringfestival.com/get-at Ferrari Park FREE entry and FREE
Laidley Lutheran Church Hall, 7 MacGregor St, Laidley 9am – 2pm to
yourshowvehicle
display
and identifying fossils
and tumbled stones
Laidley Sports Centre, Whites Rd, Laidley ENTRY – 2pm
geology
10am – 2pm OPEN GARDENS
PROGRAM TIME EVENT VENUE
9am – 3pm MARKETS @ DAS NEUMANN HAUS MUSEUM & ANNIE’S COFFEE SHOP
Laidley
LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL 202210 SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
Inside the Church, appreciate clever floral displays and outside the Church, browse market stalls, handcrafted items and baked goods (see if they last the trip home). Hot cuppa and sandwiches available for purchase. Laidley7Church,LutheranMacGregorSt, ENTRY to Church by donation
Explore the historic house museum, enjoy morning tea or lunch, browse the markets, or just relax under the magnificent 100+ year old Jacaranda tree and be entertained by Vintage Gold, a local Laidley duo. Patrick & William Sts, PhLaidley5465 3241
Cnr
9am – 2pm SPRING ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION
Explore the region’s loveliest gardens. Plan a drive around the region, visiting with and chatting to Lockyer Valley’s dedicated and creative gardeners See back page for garden locations.
9am – 2pm FLORAL DISPLAYS & MARKETS
Appreciate the works and talents of members of the Lockyer Valley Art Society (LASI) –includes a new pottery exhibition. Chat with the artists who’ll help you select a perfect piece to take home.
Laidley7LutheranRedeemerChurch,MacGregorSt, 9am, 11am & 1pm COOKING DEMOS WITH RENOWNED CHEF, JOSH LOPEZ Including Buy From The Bush Qld producers Victoria Hill Lamb (9am) and Imbibis Gin (11am). Ferrari Park Picnic Hut
11 PATRICKST RECREATIONLAIDLEYRESERVE FERRARI PARK Continue to travel south along Patrick St to the Laidley Pioneer Village JOHNSTSOUTH AMBROSEST Laidley Anglican Church Laidley LutheranLaidleyChurchUnitingChurch(Fri only) Neilsons Place Mall BridgePedestrian WILLIAMSPICERST ST WHITES RDEDWARD ST MACGREGOR ST JOHNSTNORTH Street MarshallingParadeArea Market & Food Stall Area OrchidShow ShowShine‘n’DasNeumannHaus StageMain TablesChairs& Quilt & Craft Expo ExhibitionArtists St ShowgroundsSchoolMary’s Buy From the Bush Qld PARADEMarketsROUTE Continue north along Patrick St to the Laidley Cultural Centre Horticultural Expo & Market Stalls CULTURALCENTRE LaidleyPlainlandRd PIONEERLAIDLEYVILLAGEStPioneer DraytonFromeSt St InformationRouteParadeStallMarketToiletsPublicParkingBusStopFirstAid
SPONSORS • 55 Long Gully Road, Summerholm • Laidley District Historical Society Inc, Cnr Pioneer & Drayton Streets, Laidley • 195 Lakes Drive, Laidley Heights • 50 Cunningham Avenue, Laidley North • 77 Blenheim Road, Blenheim • Lockyer Community Centre, 14 Crescent Street, Gatton • 578 Mount Sylvia Rd, Upper Tenthill • 47 East St, Gatton Explore the region’s Fridaygardensloveliestfrom10amto2pm&Saturday.OPENGARDENS
