FESTIVAL FUN… From left, Numurkah Foodbowl Festival committee member and secretary of Numurkah Love our Lifestyle, Heather Kelly, event coordinator, Jamie Lea and committee member, Barb Sinclair in front of the scarecrows made by students at St Joseph’s Primary School in preparation for the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival. Photo: David Lee.
Numurkah set to showcase their best IT’S MORE than an excuse for a community to come together and celebrate, the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival gives locals the chance to share what they do and love with visitors. After more than nine years running, the festival is set to kick
off again from Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16 and will see the township of Numurkah come alive for a weekend of good food, wine, live music and dance, plus bargains galore and free activities to keep the kids busy.
With new events added to this year’s calendar, there is something that appeals to everyone. Continued on page 22
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FRIDAY
Saturday
OCTOBER 15
OCTOBER 14 Pop Up Art Gallery
Lions Market 8:30am | South Bank of Broken Creek
12pm | 93 Melville St Numurkah
You will find a bargain at the local bi-monthly market, free parking at the Showgrounds for a hassle free day.
Come along & browse the collection of works by local artists, while celebrating the opening of our Festival. Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP to the Visitor Info Centre on 03 5862 3458 by Oct 11.
Monichinos & Music 6pm to 11:30pm Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club Taste & purchase wines created by award winning local winemakers Monichino Winery. Listen to music by the talented Michael Brennan. Tasting platters available.
Melville Street Festivities & Community Celebrations 9am | Melville Street & surrounds Walk or ride into town with your basket & join us as a variety of stall holders take over the town. We promise an abundance of food, local produce, wine & ciders, clothes & crafts. Get a real taste of Sun Country when you experience the tantalizing delights from many of our local makers & producers. There will be live music in Newmans Square all day long, staring with a The Earth Child Music children’s band from 9am & finishing with the very special premier of Numurkah’s own The Commitment’s Tribute Band from 2.15pm
Youth Stage & Skate Comp 9am to 3pm | Numurkah Skate Park Another new edition to our festival for the young at heart. Get up & into the outdoors with a free skate workshop & comp hosted by OwnLife Boarding. Plus a live music, youth stage featuring local talent from all around the region
festival booking & contacts For information, tickets, LSB menu & a map of our festival with parking options please visit our website. www.foodbowlfestival.com coordinator@foodbowlfestival.com /NumurkahFoodbowlFestival #numurkahfoodbowlfestival (03) 5862 3458
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Trash & Treasure 9am | St George’s Anglican Parish Hall The churches of Numurkah come together to bring you a Trash & Treasure sale like you have never seen before.
Numurkah RSL 10am to 4pm | 40 Saxton Street Take a break from the hustle & bustle of our festival to take in the war artefacts & stories from the volunteers over a beer or cup of tea and an ANZAC biscuit.
Street Parade 2pm | Melville Street Join us as we gather on Melville St to cheer & wave on our proud participants in the Street Parade. Watch the display from the from footpath & help us promote our message of community inclusion & togetherness.
Old Time Nu Vogue Dance 10am | $10 on the door $8 online | Numurkah Town Hall Bring your dancing shoes or sit back & watch on while the lovers of Old Time Nu Vogue bring a new & exciting element to our festival. Thanks to Jo’s Dance Tunes, this event is for young & old to have fun, learn a new dance & enjoy our grand Town Hall. Lunch provided, purchase your tickets now.
Historical Museum 10:30am to 2:30pm | Donation Old Bank Building, corner of Melville & Knox Street Step back in time at the Historical Museum & check out some relics from yesteryear.
Telegraph Hotel 1pm to 4pm | Nepalese & Indian Tapas Come & enjoy a delightful array of Nepalese & Indian street food & tapas. Enjoy the rich flavours while listening to music by Jess Brooks.
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Food Swap Numurkah 9am to 11am | Newman Square
6:30pm | Mary Mackillop Centre, St Joseph’s Primary School Join in the ‘all you can eat’ Chilli Fiesta for $25 or free entry to just come a long & be entertained by a live & local blues band. There’s the Man Versus Chilli comp plus the crowning of Chilli Master Chef, tickets available now from the Foodbowl Website or call Bernie 0413 914 004
Telegraph Hotel 6pm | Tastes of Nepal & India Enjoy the flavours of Nepalese & Indian food right in your own backyard as well as live music by The Boweya Blues. Bookings to 5862 1051
The official launch for Food Swap Numurkah. Bring along any excess fruit & vegetables, garden clippings or fishing supplies. Or bring nothing at all, but take what you need!
Long Slow Brunch 10:30am | $65 North Bank of the Broken Creek While you relax on the banks of the Broken Creek, under the Sunday morning sunshine, Chefs Adam & Rocky from the Butler’s Pantry in Numurkah will be cooking up a storm that is sure to satisfy all your brunch desires.
BBQ in the Beer Garden 2pm | Numurkah Hotel Grab a sausage & listen to live & local acoustic music. Bookings to 5862 1026
Wunghnu Tavern 8pm | Rock & Roll Night Get down & boogie at the Wunghnu Tavern with some rock & roll tunes by Callum Gleeson. The chefs will be putting on hamburgers & hot dogs to really give it that rockin’ feeling. Bookings 5862 2965
Numurkah Hotel 6pm | Mediterranean Food Night Fill up on a Mediterranean inspired menu. Bookings to 5862 1026
Historical Museum 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Donation Old Bank Building, corner of Melville & Knox Street
Numurkah Bakery Trevor & Leeanne Stewart 77-79 Melville St, Numurkah Vic 3636
p: 5862 1772 | f: 5862 3282
Step back in time at the Historical Museum, & check out some relics from yesteryear
Clydesdale Hotel, Katunga 12pm to 5pm | Sunday Roast Enjoy a traditional Sunday roast for lunch form 12- 2 bookings essential. From 1 - 5 come a long for the Creedence Clear Water Revival, tribute show.
Waaia Hotel 6pm | Parma’s of the world Experience a different take on your usual Parma. The Waaia Hotel will have a Parma menu inspired from countries around the globe.
Movies in Numurkah Two screenings 4pm & 7pm | Free Entry Numurkah Town Hall Family friendly entertainment. Kiddies at 4pm & a teens screening at 7pm. Come & support a wonderful community initiative.
High Tea 2pm to 4pm | $20 St George’s Anglican Parish Hall The Anglican Church ladies have been busy stirring, folding & whipping. You’re invited to enjoy the delightful goods of their baking at the decadent High Tea. Bring your best pinkie finger. Bookings essential - Heather 0408 590 672
Telegraph Hotel 12pm to 6pm | Live Music & Food Experience the exotic flavours of Nepal & India, while enjoying a great line up including Pip Cowan, Daryl & the Kernigans, Table Hill & Jessica Lorraine. Bookings to 5862 1051
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Festival coordinator, Jamie Lea said, “Numurkah is such a unique village. It’s an untouched gold mine of hidden gems – from the Op Shops to
the beautiful roses in the stunning parks and gardens ” “Last year’s event was a small miracle and this year it has been great to see the encouragement, support and enthusiasm of the community to be a part of it once more. “The festival is an ever-evolving event, so naturally events, activities and features change as the community’s interests change, but that’s what makes it a true reflection of Numurkah community.” “This year we have added a youth live music stage and skate board demonstration as well as an Old Time Nu Vogue Dance in the Town Hall. “We also have free movie screenings at the
Town Hall for the families to enjoy and a mural that is being painted by three local artists will also be on display over the weekend. “We asked the community and the surrounding towns to contribute by making scare crows and far out, did they deliver! There are over 20 scarecrows installed around the town, making sure everyone is excited about our weekend of fun and food. “Something else that is unique to this year’s festival is the hay bale art, which you can see from the highway driving by and as you drive into Numurkah. We really wanted to do something memorable and a talking point for those who drive by
“This festival is about the legacy of community spirit and talent, that will remain for a long time. “As the festival is an outdoor event, we will also be holding a street parade, which features clowns, kids who have decorated bikes, fire trucks, old cars, animals, singers and so much more. The Numurkah Foodbowl Festival will be held from Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16, with free parking around town. For more information, phone the Numurkah Tourist Information Centre on 5862 3458, like ‘Numurkah Foodbowl Festival’ on Facebook or visit www.foodbowlfestival.com
Movies set to return to Numurkah IT HAS been more than 40 years years since Numurkahnites have had the joy of watching movies on a big screen locally, but that’s all about to change, when Movies at Numurkah opens the doors of the town hall to once again play movies in the old cinema. As part of the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival, Movies at Numurkah will provide a family friendly environment with a children’s movie running at 4pm and a movie for teens and adults screening at 7pm. Movies at Numurkah secretary, Barb Sinclair said, “The old movie theatre closed in the 1970s, and it is something that is missed by the community. “We decided to form the Movies at Numurkah Film Society, which we hope to gain enough members to run a movie each month of the year except for December. “We’re currently looking for members, so we are encouraging people to contact us via email or drop into the Numurkah Visitor Information Centre to pick up a application. “We also want to involve as many of the community groups as possible, because we want this for the community. “The launch as part of the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival will be fantastic. We will be showing Ratatouille for the kids and Fun Size for tens and adults. “There will be a concession stand in the supper room. “We look forward to seeing the community come along and enjoy a family friendly night.” The Movies at Numurkah event will run on Saturday, October 15, with two screenings, one at 4pm and one at 7pm at the Numurkah Town Hall. For further information or to join the Movies at Numurkah Film Society, email moviesatnumurkah@gmail.com
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BRINGING THE BIG SCREEN BACK… Movies at Numurkah technical advisor, Bill Ryan and secretary, Barb Sinclair are helping to bring the big screen back to Numurkah. Photo: David Lee.
Streets to get fiery as man versus chilli FEEL THE HEAT… Rhythm & Brews Chilli Fiesta coordinator, Bernie Alston is ready for the Rhythm & Brews Chilli Fiesta running as part of the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival. Photo: David Lee.
THE streets of Numurkah are set to get fiery, when the Rhythm & Brews Chilli Fiesta sets man against chilli during the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival. Running on Saturday, October 15 from 6:30pm at the Mary Mackillop Centre, St Joseph’s Primary School, the chilli fiesta will also see the crowning of Chilli Master Chef. Rhythm & Brews Chilli Fiesta coordinator, Bernie Alston said, “This is the fifth time we have run the chilli fiesta. “It’s a very popular event. We are going to have a Man vs Chilli contest, where it comes down to the last man standing. Contestants chow down on hot chilli until they can’t do it anymore. “We have 14 locals who will be entering the
master chef competition. I have been really surprised by the quality of cooking. It’s very competitive and you see everything from your Tex Mex standards, to West African, Thai, chocolate chilli brownies and more. It has a real international theme. “This year it is BYO brews and we will have raffles with some great prizes.” Join in the ‘all you can eat’ chilli fiesta for $25 or just go along and be entertained by a live and local blues band for free. Tickets are available now from www. foodbowlfestival.com or call Bernie 0413 914 004.
Enjoy a tantalising brunch on the banks of the broken creek FOOD, fun and friendship will be on offer during the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival, with a Long Slow Brunch event bringing a tantalising experience for all to enjoy. Running on Sunday, October 16 from 10:30am on the North bank of the Broken Creek, chefs, Adam and Rocky from the Butler’s Pantry will cook up a storm of interesting delights including smashed peas with parmesan tulle and prosciutto confetti, smoked salmon and avocado pickled radish with crest of ciabatta bread, field mushroom cup with baked egg, chorizo dust and basil oil, bacon and avocado fritters with roasted vined cherry tomatos from Katunga Fresh with a wild rocket salad and orange and chia jelly with poached spiced orange and bitter chocolate swirl. Numurkah Foodbowl Festival organiser, Heather Kelly said, “We’re expecting up to 100 guests. “Everyone will get to sit parallel to the Broken Creek, which is absolutely fabulous. “It’s one of the nicest things about the festival. It showcases off our entrance gardens beautifully and some of our region’s wonderful produce.
FOOD AND FUN… The Long Slow Brunch is one of the nicest and most tantalizing events of the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival. Photo: Supplied.
“You will be able to sit and feel as though you are in an open and green area. “There is a wet weather program, so people will be fed in a warm and safe and secure environment if the weather turns sour.”
The Long Slow Brunch costs $65 per person. For further information or to purchase a ticket, visit www.foodbowlfestival.com or phone 5862 3458.
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