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Even trees wear jumpers By Tania Phillips It gets cold in Warwick – so cold that even the trees wear jumpers in July – though that’s more to do with Queensland’s Quirkiest winter festival. That’s right the folk out at Warwick (and other places in Queensland) have been busy with knitting needles and crochet hooks as they prepare to yarn bomb their own town. One of the victims of last year’s Covid lockdown, Warwick’s colourful, quirky and fun Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival has bounced back this year. If you’ve never been, it’s one of those bucket-list events for we Queenslanders, a chance to get a bit of cold weather and some even cooler jazz. After a year off, Warwick Community is rolling out the welcome mat once again for the much-awaited winter migration for the JJJ festival. Brimming with colour and vibe, the Festival will once again feature a kaleidoscope of creative yarn bombing, ‘get-up-‘n-dance’ live jazz everywhere, eclectic showcase of exquisite crafts, and the Art Gallery’s superb yarn bombed display inside and out. Businesses and community across the region missed the festival in 2020, and the Jumpers and Jazz volunteer committee have been working hard to bring back this vital link towards a bright and healthy community and financial vibe for Warwick and the whole Southern Downs Region. The event will feature a variety of Markets including the new look “Showcasing our Ateliers” pop-up shops and other fun events including the Grand Automobile Display and Celebration of Local Flavours. Tickets are now online and selling like hot cakes for the much anticipated return of signature Festival 26 SENIORS TODAY WINTER: JUNE 2021
Events: the festival launch - ‘Jumpin’ Jazz Laneway Party’ on Friday, 16 July at Warwick Town Hall , and on Saturday 24 - ‘Twilight Jazz in the Park’.
Tickets are available online at warwicktickets.com.au. For more information about the festival, key events, markets, performers,
and free jazz head to jumpersandjazz. com.au, where you can also find the full program. Catch updates on their Facebook page and Instagram.
