Thirroul Festival Entertainment

Map of Events

To get an overview of where all the events are occurring you can view the Festival Map.

Program Features - both days of the festival

Exhibitions & Art Activities

Art Prize & Exhibition
artworks in 5 categories of artworks in 2D and 3D
'Sat Art Seen' - 'art in progress' - artists at work in selected locations throughout the village on Saturday
Art in the Shops - artists' works in storefront galleries throughout the village
"On the Shore" - sculpture at Thirroul beach and foreshore as well as 'smalls' exhibition in clubhouse
Down Memory Lane - historic photographs of people and special events in the development of the local area. Wollongong Camera Club exhibition - Thirroul Railway Institute Hall all weekend
Street Mural - for adults & kids
Kids Activity Area - 'hands on' art experiences in clay, painting, mixed media, card making etc as well as dance

General Activities

Live Stage Entertainment with bands, singers and dancers
Talent Quest
Buskers
Stalls
Pony & Carnival rides
Face Painting
Competitions
Kids' Activities
Specialty boutiques, cafes and restaurants
FREE PARKING

FREE ADMISSION
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
FREE EXHIBITIONS & KIDS ACTIVITIES

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TO MOST VENUES

Avoid Traffic & Parking Hassles
come by train or bus
timetables and details from State Rail Authority and Greens Northern Coaches. Thirroul Station has elevators for easy access.

Program Outline download

[More details available closer to the festival weekend]

Friday Evening 4th April

Festival Opening
Official opening of Festival and Art Prize, with awards and presentations

Saturday 5th April

SAT ART DAY - focused largely uptown around main street

Focus on artists at their best - at work in progress throughout the village, exhibitions, workshops, in the shops, quality & creative stalls
Street and stage entertainment with bands, singers, dancers, buskers, kids' activities area, workshops and exhibitions
Talent Quest
For kids:
Workshops, storytelling, activities
Demonstrations & Interactive Performance
Art Exhibitions (se above)

Saturday Evening - 'Nite Alive

Great food and free entertainment throughout the village

Sunday 6th April
SUN-FUN DAY - focused largely at Thirroul Beach Park

Brekky on the Beach
Stage entertainment all day
Activities and attractions for kids
Demonstrations and competitions
Home Brew Competition
Pet Show and baby animals enclosure
Harley Motorcycles and rides
Camel & Pony Rides
Great variety of food and refreshments
Huge variety of stalls
Art Exhibitions continued

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