2022 St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend Program by Isaac Regional Council

WELCOME

Acknowledgment to Country Isaac Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of lands and waters throughout the Isaac region and their enduring cultural connection to country and community. We pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Welcome to St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend Welcome to the Isaac region’s premier eco-tourism, culinary and First Nations event. St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend’s success was certainly not made overnight. This is thanks to many, many years of hard work. Council’s hardworking team behind the scenes look forward to continuing the special relationship into the future with our First Nations peoples, community groups, our volunteers, government, business and tourism stakeholders. Historic St Lawrence is one great part of the evolving Isaac story. We look forward to enjoying this 2022 chapter with you.

GUESS WHO IS BACK!

Matt Golinski Celebrity Chef

Matt Golinski is a highly regarded, professional chef with a passion for creating cuisine using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Well known as one of the original team members of the popular ‘Ready Steady Cook’ television series, Matt has worked as executive chef at some of Queensland’s leading restaurants and founded his own catering company. Matt has been a guest Chef at the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend for a number of years.

Costa Georgiadis Gardening Guru

Costa Georgiadis is Australia’s most famous landscape architect and TV presenter who has an allconsuming passion for plants and people – he knows how to bring out the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. His holistic approach is all about gardening, the soil, and the soul.

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STALLHOLDERS INFRASTRUCTURE & JAYCO

THIS PROGRAM AND MAP ARE CURRENT AS AT 22 JUNE 2022 AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

WHAT’S ON IN TOWN What’s on in St Lawrence

St Lawrence Recreational Grounds Saturday 6:30am - 9am

Breakfast

St Lawrence Recreation Group will operate a canteen at the Recreational Grounds

Sunday 7am 10am

St Lawrence Town Centre Thursday 23 June, 2022

Barefoot Bowls, dinner & drink | St Lawrence Bowls Club

Ticketed event $30.00 p/p . Thursday 23.06.22 - Book online.

5pm - late Open 7 days

Fossey’s Store

Takeaways, milk, bread, jams, pickles, cake, biscuits, ice-cream, fuel, gas and general groceries. Open 7am - 5pm Sunday to Friday & Saturday 7am - late. Open 7 days

St Lawrence Hotel

Hotel bar and pub meals. Open 10am - late 7 days a week. Friday 24 June, 2022 6pm - late Ticketed event $60.00 p/p

St Lawrence, Dinner & entertainment | St Lawrence Hotel

3 course dinner includes; Entrée – Curried corn and crab soup, Main – Roast Pork, Beef, roast vegetables & greens, Dessert – Cheesecake. Rhonda Janes will perform at the Hotel Friday Night. Rhonda is a wellknown Central Queensland performer, having blessed the region with her amazing singing voice for over 40 years. Having taken the stage in Rock Bands, at private events and functions in Corporate bands, in leading roles of local Musical Theatre productions, featured at Beef Australia showcases, Club 28 and O Wot a Nite productions.

WHAT’S ON IN TOWN St Lawrence Town Centre Friday 24 -

St Lawrence Public Sportsground Committee

Sunday 26 June

Friday 5pm - 10pm, Saturday 5pm - late and Sunday 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Serving up hotdogs plus popcorn for the Sunday movie night!

Friday 24 -

Barefoot Bowls, Croquet and Skittles | St Lawrence Bowls Club

Sunday 26 June 10am - late Open 7 days

Open all weekend, children’s playground, food, baby change table bar open 10.00 am – late.

St Lawrence Hotel

Open all weekend, with food and operating bar. Saturday 25 June 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors open 6pm)

Comedy Gala PG13 | St Lawrence Bowls Club

Two Hilarious Mamas. One Rocking Show. Escape responsibility for a couple of hours with the Funny Mummies Comedy Gala, live in the St Lawrence Bowls Club. Headlined by Jenny Wynter, award-winning comedian and mother of six, enjoy a night of side-splitting laughs at the ever-relatable domestic dramas of parenthood.

Accommodation Options

St Lawrence Recreational Grounds

St Lawrence Hotel

Barracrab Caravan Park

Brandy Bottle Camping & Recreation Reserve

Carmila Caravan Park

Carmila Hotel

Carmila Sands Motel

A Country View Motel

Cape Palmerston Holiday Park

989 Greenhill Road, illbilbie (07) 4950 3987 Camping | Caravanning | Glamping

9 Railway Parade, St Lawrence (07) 4956 9165 Hotel Accommodation 82943 Bruce Highway, Clairview 0423 877 288 Camping | Caravanning 15 Quality Street, Carmila (07) 4950 2416 Hotel Accommodation 20 Greenhill Road, Illbilbie (07) 4950 1169 Motel Accommodation

What’s On

FRIDAY 24 JUNE Friday night 5pm

Event Opens

Stalls, Old MacDonald Farm, Shaun Diver performing, Homunculus Theatre Roving Acts plus Rocky Instincts workshop experiences and food vans and Kenny Clydesale Coach Rides. 5pm - 10pm

Main Bar is open!

5:30pm - 5:45pm

Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony & Offical Opening: Mayor Anne Baker

6pm - 10pm

Sunset Cultural Experience | Food Experience Marquee

5pm)

Indigenous Canapes prepared by the Koinjmal First People, paired with Sarina Sugar Shed Indigenous inspired cocktails. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are essential. Please book via the website.

6pm - 9pm

Bella MacKenzie | Main Stage

9pm - 10pm

Shaun Diver | Main Stage

(doors open

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE All day Saturday Pop-up shops & stalls

A large range of market stalls and pop-up shops are open all day. Check out the map to find out where they will be set up.

Foodie Vans / Marquees

All your foodie requirements are in the one place at the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend. Feast at the Beer, Prawn and Crab Tent, pasta, Asian Foods, Coffee and Slushies.

Rocky Instincts

Interactive display, demonstrations and products with free rolling activities – fun for the whole family.

Kenny the Clydesdale Coach Rides

Horse-drawn carriage rides for everyone to enjoy. Book your seat at the information booth.

Old MacDonald Farm

Free entry into the farm for all ages so they can pat, brush and even give a baby a cuddle!

Homunculus Theatre Roving Acts

The Lolly Pop Ladies wander through the event entertaining children and posing for photos. A highly memorable and seriously funny experience. The English Bobbies, dressed in the iconic original English police constable uniforms, are guaranteed to delight and amuse visitors whatever their age prompting fits of laughter wherever they appear.

Creative Spaces & Arts on Display

Join with artist Margaret Burgess and work on life-sized dolphins and dugongs made out of recycled synthetic fabrics. If textiles are your jam, visit with artist Tracey Robb and play with threads doing some slow stitching or macrame.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Saturday morning 6:30am - 9am

Breakfast - cooked by the St Lawrence Recreation Group | Camp Grounds gate 3

7am - 9:30am

Drawing Workshop with Lyn Laver-Ahmat

Be inspired by the beautiful landscapes around you and create your own drawing to take home with you. (additional time: 3:30pm-6pm). Tickets are essential, please book via the website. 8:30am - 9:30am

Basic Leathercraft - Sophie & Jarred Pate

Immerse yourself with Leathercraft. 1 hour workshops. (additional times; 10:30am – 11.30am, 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm). 8:30am - 11am

Wetlands Charcoal Pelican Workshop with Catherine Clark Dowden

Come and play with charcoal and create your own pelican using a variety of charcoals, erasers and your fingers. (additional times; 2pm – 4:30pm). Tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 9am

9am - 9:45am

Welcome to Country & Welcome to St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend with Councillor Viv Coleman Bush Food & Medicine Workshop

Learn about traditional bush food and medicine with Ghungalu elder Steve Kemp (additional times; 1.00 – 1.45pm). Tickets are essential, please book via the website. 9am - 9:45am

Wetlands Walk with Kuril & Currawong Ecology

Join ecologist Dr Renee Rossini on an easy stroll through the freshwater part of the St Lawrence Wetlands. 9am - 11am

Linocut Workshop with acclaimed First Nations artist and Koinjmal Elder, Jenuarrie.

(additional time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm). Tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 9:30am - 10am

Carolyn Roche - belly dancer | Main Stage

Enjoy belly dancing with modern and traditional choreography.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Saturday morning continued 10am - 10:25am

Kulgoodah Dancers | Main Stage

Kulgoodah means spirit dancers and the group’s performance represents many of the 52 different tribes that make up the community of Woorabinda. 10am - 11am

Historical Town Tour with resident Ray Black

Arrive 10 minutes before departure at the bus drop off and pick up area. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 10am - late

Main Bar opens

10am - 11:30am

Circus Play Space | Open Space

Roll Up, Roll Up! Come and join in the fun and frivolity Circus with Purpose has to offer this weekend. 10am - 12noon

Kokedama Workshop with Melanic Kemp

Calm your mind while Melanie guides you through the process of making your own Kokedama plant to take home with you. (Additional times; 2pm– 4pm). Tickets are essential, please book via the website. 10am - 12noon

First Nations Weaving with Felicity Chapman, Deadly Weavers

Learn how to weave and decorate a basket. (additional time: 2pm – 4pm). Tickets are essential, please book via the website. 10am - 4pm

Beer, Prawn & Crab Tent | Near the Food Experience Marquee

10:30 - 11:30am

Insect Hotel with Costa Georgiadis

Come and learn from the best in how to build a basic insect hotel. 10:30am - 11am

Jarred Pate - whip cracking demonstration | Main Stage

Whip cracking demonstration, culminating in a “whip off” with the winner taking home a handcrafted whip. 11am - 11:50am

Homunculus Theatre - Roving acts | Main Stage

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Saturday morning continued 11:50am - 12:10pm

Patrick Thaiday | Main Stage

Patrick and his fellow dancers Zeak Tass and Joshua Yow Yeh will perform three traditional Torres Strait Islander dances. 11:30am - 2:30pm (doors open at 11am)

Matt Golinski Long Table Luncheon | Food Experience Marquee

A Highly regarded professional Chef with a passion for creating cuisine with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Bar available selling beer, wine, spirits & cocktails, with live music and dance performances. Enjoy music from the CQ Jazz Band.

Saturday afternoon 12:15pm - 2:10pm

Bella Mackenzie | Main Stage

One of Australia’s hottest rising stars performing. 1pm - 2pm

Waterways Health Workshop

Join Dr Renee Rossini for a sit-down workshop on how we, as scientists, assess the health of our waterways Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential, please book via the website 2:45pm -3:15pm

Q&A with Costa Georgiadis | Main Stage

Join Costa and an Environment panel including Samarla Deshong – Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation, Jeff Krause - Fitzroy Basin Assoc, Dr Renee Rossini, Ecologist and Carlos Bueno – Reef Catchments. 3pm - 5pm

Wetlands High Tea and Garden Party | Food Experience Marquee

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Jayco Exclusive Historical Town Tour with local resident Kelsie Cash

Arrive 10 minutes before departure at the bus drop off and pick up area. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential, please book via the information desk at the event. 4pm - 6pm

Bella Mackenzie | Main Stage

One of Australia’s hottest rising stars performing.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Saturday afternoon continued 4:30pm - 6pm

Entertain with One Hungry Mumma | Food Experience Marquee

A fun workshop preparing the perfect gourmet platter including homemade focaccia bread and Michelle’s signature condiments. This is a ticketed event. Please book via the website. 5pm - 5:45pm (Free ticket event)

Mangrove Walk - Kuril & Currawong Ecology

Join ecologist Dr Renee Rossini on an easy stroll through the coastal wetlands of the St Lawrence wetlands area. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essentials. Please book via the website.

Saturday evening 6pm - 6:30pm

LED Butterfly | Main Stage

The luminous rainbow butterfly will flutter around the crowd. This rare and beautiful creature will be lit up after dark, see if you can catch her. 6:30pm - 8:20pm (doors open 6pm)

6:30pm

Funny Mummies Comedy Gala | St Lawrence Bowls Club

Two hilarious mamas - one rocking show! Funny Mummies Comedy Gala is live at the St Lawrence Bowls Club, headlined by Jenny Wynter, awardwinning comedian and mum of six. Ages 13 and over welcome. Although this is a free event for SLWW attendees, tickets are essential. Please book via the website.

Te Ataakura Maori Group | Main Stage

See how the Te Ataakura Maori Group use the St Lawrence Wetlands to choreograph and inspire their dance. 7pm - 7:30pm

Fire Show | Main Stage

Circus with Purpose combines a passion and background in dance and music, along with fluid and graceful movement to deliver a truly mesmerising fire performance.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SATURDAY 25 JUNE Saturday evening continued 7pm - 8:30pm

Night-time Historical Mystery Tour

Hangout after dark, on our evening mystery tour. Explore the charming historic town of St Lawrence, one of the oldest towns in Queensland on a guided tour with local resident Kelsie Cash. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 7:30pm midnight

Zac Cross Band | Main Stage

Zac Cross and his five-piece band will be entertaining the St Lawrence crowds with thei country-rock songs. This Rockhampton band has been performing professionally for three years at events like Beef Week and Country on Keppel!

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SUNDAY 26 JUNE Sunday until 1pm Pop-up shops & stalls

A large range of market stalls and pop-up shops are open all day. Check out the map to find out where they will be set up.

Foodie Vans / Marquees

All your foodie requirements are in the one place at the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend. Feast at the Beer, Prawn and Crab Tent, Pasta, Asian Foods, Coffee and Slushies.

Rocky Instincts

Interactive display, demonstrations and products with free rolling activities – fun for the whole family.

Kenny the Clydesdale Coach Rides

Horse-drawn carriage rides for everyone to enjoy. Book your seat at the information booth.

Old MacDonald Farm

Free entry into the farm for all ages so they can pat, brush and even give a baby a cuddle!

Homunculus Theatre Roving Acts

Creative Spaces & Arts on Display

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SUNDAY 26 JUNE Sunday morning 7am - 10am

Breakfast - cooked by the St Lawrence Recreation Group | Camp Grounds gate 3

7am - 9:30am

Drawing workshop with award winning artist Lyn Laver-Ahmat

Be inspired by the beautiful landscapes around you and create your own drawing to take home with you. Tickets are essential. Please book via the website 8:30am - 9:30am

Basic Leathercraft with Sophie & Jarred Pate

Immerse yourself with Leathercraft. 1 hour workshops. (additional time: 10:30am – 11.30am) 8:30am - 11am

Wetlands Charcoal Pelican Workshop with Catherine Clark Dowden

Come and play with charcoal and create your own pelican using a variety of charcoals, erasers and your fingers. Tickets are essential, please book via the website. 9am

Welcome to Country with Koinjmal First Nations People

9am - 9:45am

Wetlands Walks - Kuril & Currawong Ecology

Join ecologist Dr Renee Rossini on an easy stroll through the freshwater part of the St Lawrence wetland. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 9am - 10am

Historical Town Tour - Guided Bus Tour

Departs bus drop off and pick up area at the St Lawrence Sports Grounds. Although this is a FREE event, tickets are essential, please book via the website. 9am - 11am

Linocut Workshop with acclaimed First Nations artist and Koinjmal Elder, Jenuarrie. Tickets are essential. Please book via the website.

9:15am - 9:45am

Carolyn Roche - belly dancer | Main Stage

Enjoy belly dancing with modern and traditional choreography. 9:30am - 11am

One Hungry Mumma Condiment Workshop | Food Experience Marquee Tickets are essential. Please book via the website.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

What’s On

SUNDAY 26 JUNE Sunday morning 9:50am - 10:40am

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Homunculus Theatre - Roving acts | Main Stage

A highly memorable and seriously funny experience not to be missed. 10am - 1pm

Circus Play Space | Open Space

Roll Up, Roll Up! Come and join in the fun and frivolity Circus with Purpose has to offer this weekend. 10:30am - 11:30am

Insect Hotel with Costa Georgiadis

Come and learn from the best in how to build a basic insect hotel. 10:45am - 11:45am

Live Entertainment | TBA

Sunday afternoon & evening 12 noon - 1pm

Chef vs Gardener Cook Off | Food Experience Marquee

What do you get when a garden warrior and a culinary great join forces with the Koinjmal First Nations People? An action-packed cook off you don’t want to miss! Join Costa, Matt and Koinjmal First Nations People in a cook off like no other. 6pm - late

Nik Flack - Flackyard Dining Experience | Food Experience Marquee

The Flackyard Fine Bush Dining experience will be a very intimate unique event unlike anything found in our region showcasing the awe inspiring native bush foods this beautiful country has to offer. Tickets are essential. Please book via the website. 6:30pm - late

Free family movie night | Sports and Recreation Grounds Shed Food and Bar available.

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

CAMPING & GLAMPING Camping, Glamping & Caravanning Information Enter via Gate 3 at the Recreation Grounds just on the edge of St Lawrence. All camping, glamping and caravanning bookings will require an event entry ticket along with your camping, caravanning or glamping ticket to attend the event.

walk from the camping/caravanning glamping spot or you can jump on a bus, departing regularly from the grounds to the event. When arriving at the event, please enter via Gate 1. Have your event entry ticket ready for scanning. Your ticket covers you for the full 3-day event.

Enjoy a hot breakfast thanks to the St Lawrence Recreation Group on Saturday and Sunday morning. The St Lawrence Recreational Grounds have toilet and hot showers are available plus a dump point for all campers.

Enjoy live entertainment across the weekend, into the night with Bella MacKenzie playing Friday Night and the Zac Cross band Saturday Night.

St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend is at the Sports and Rec Grounds, Railway Parade - just a 5 min

Tickets are essential. Visit isaac.qld.gov.au/community/wetlands-weekend for more information.

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