NOOSA School Holiday Guide
Spring 2018
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS BLAZE THE COMEDY MAGIC MAN P: 1800 067 686 gingerfactory.com.au
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Monday 24 – Friday 28 September, 9.30am and 11am The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina Visit the Ginger Factory this school holidays to see Blaze, the amazing comedy magician. Visitors of all ages will be captivated with jaw-dropping illusions, magic tricks, laughter, fun and lots more.
LOG ROLLING AT NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE P: 0475 690 626 enquiries@logrolling.com.au WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Also explore the rainforest walk where you will find the giant checkers board. Jump on-board Moreton (ticket prices apply), the 117-year-old ginger train to discover hidden corners of the park. Then journey around the world on the Overboard (ticket prices apply) boat ride and follow the antics of the runaway Gingerbread Man. Let the kids run free in the undercover playground, next to the Ginger Café.
logrolling.com.au
During school holidays Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach Log Rolling Australia brings log rolling, a safe and fun watersport for the whole family to the Noosa Aquatic Centre. It is a modern version of an American lumberjack sport where two opponents balance on top a spinning (synthetic) log, trying to throw each other off into the water. It involves good balance, fast feet and concentration, but be warned ... it's addictive! The addition of resistance trainers makes learning for beginners easier than ever. Available three days a week: Tuesdays 4.15-5.15pm, Thursdays 9.15-10.15am and Saturdays 11am-noon. All sessions are 1 hour and bookings are essential (see contact details above).
Entry to The Ginger Factory is free – open 7 days, 9am-5pm.
SANDCASTLE LESSONS WITH SANDSHAPERS
YOUTHSAIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
P: 0413 227 253i
P: 07 5440 7407 sailing@nyrc.com.au
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
sandshapers.com
During school holidays Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads Create your own masterpiece and learn how to build gorgeous sandcastles in group lessons. Ideal for children and families. Gift vouchers available.
TEWANTIN SPLASH PARK
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
WHERE DETAILS
Open every day Noosa River foreshore, Doonella St, Tewantin Water sprays and fun for kids of all ages, overlooking Noosa River. Picnic tables and a skate park nearby, next to Noosa Marina with fish and chips, café, gelato bar and restaurants. Catch the Noosa Ferry from stops at Noosa Heads and Noosaville to the Marina.
During school holidays Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Youthsail holiday programs are open for Tackers 1, 2 & 3 and the Holiday Funsail Program. Learn to sail on the Noosa River with qualified instructors.
NOOSA TENPIN BOWLING AND LASER TAG P: 07 5449 8555
WHEN
nyrc.com.au
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
noosatenpin.com.au Open every day from 9am to late 7/11 Bartlett Rd, Noosaville Fun for all ages in all weather, whether it’s raining or cold outside with 10 lanes of fully automatic bowling lanes, 500m2 laser tag arena, pool tables, arcade games, lounge and dining area, licensed bar and cafe.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS HOLIDAY FUN AT LIBRARIES P: 07 5329 6555 WHEN WHERE
libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au During school holidays Various locations (Noosa Library is temporarily closed – see venues below) Workshops presented by Noosa Libraries. Bookings are required for some sessions – book online.
DETAILS Swim in tune: Join Bar Graham for a fun session of song and dance to develop water safety awareness; ages 0-5; Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy; Wednesday 26 September, 10-11am. Also at Noosa Leisure Centre, Friday 28 September, 10-11am. Free but bookings required. Teen sewing: Learn to use a sewing machine to sew a pouch or pencil case. Basic fabric supplied or BYO prints! Ages 12+; at Cooroy Makerspace; Wednesday 26 September, 10-11.30am and Wednesday 3 October, 10-11.30am. Free but bookings required. Make a 3D charm: Design your own unique charm using Tinkercad and print it on a 3D printer; ages 16-19; at Cooroy Makerspace; Saturday 29 September, 9.30-11am. Free but must book. Stitching for kids: Get creative with needle and thread. Hand-sew an accessory, cuddly friend or a pouch. Basic fabric and supplies available. Ages 8+; at Cooroy Makerspace; Wednesday 3 October, 10-11.30am. Free but bookings required. Droids: Work in pairs to complete missions using littleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kits. Go through an obstacle course of your own creation with the droid; ages 8+; at Cooroy Makerspace; Thursday 4 October, 3-4pm. Free but bookings required. African drumming and dance workshop: Delve into the world of West African rhythms with Djembe drums, percussion instruments, singing and dancing. $10/child, payable at the door. All ages; at Cooroy Memorial Hall; Thursday 4 October, 10-11am. Bookings required. Cardboard challenge: Help build our cardboard kingdom. Create, play and build. BYO imagination. Free, all ages; at Noosa Leisure Centre; Friday 5 October, 10-11am, no bookings.
FUN AT TILLY BELLE LITTLE MISS BEAUTY SPA
SLIME-TASTIC FUN AT SEA LIFE SUNSHINE COAST
P: 07 5324 2206 info@tillybelle.com.au
P: 07 5458 6226
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
tillybelle.com.au
Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 September; Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 October; Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 October Tilly Belle Little Miss Beauty Spa Unique children’s luxury day spa with fun-filled workshops for girls aged 5-13 over the school holidays. The workshops will have their own creative twists for girls to create magical memories to take home while being pampered in the little miss beauty spa. Workshops include: Luxurious satin robes to wear; facials (using the Tilly Belle all-natural collection); gorgeous manicure or pedicure (European non-toxin nail polish); make up (age appropriate); fun and games; party snacks with Unicorn Popcorn, signature cookie, marshmallow pops and unlimited pink lemonade; loyalty card stamp. Morning and afternoon workshops for ages 5-8yrs and 9-13yrs – see website for details. Bookings essential.
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
sealifesunshinecoast.com.au
Saturday 22 September – Sunday 7 October 2018, open daily from 9am Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba Go on a slime-tastic underwater journey with the new ‘Slimed’ experience and learn weird and wonderful facts about the slimy creatures of the sea including anemones, sea cucumbers, jellyfish and moray eels. Take the Black Box Challenge and stick your hands in a mystery box to guess what slimy creature the texture resembles! Daily slime-making workshops at noon and 2.30pm – learn tips and tricks from slime-making expert Squishii Cat and take your slimy creation home. Come face-to-face with colourful marine life including sharks and colourful fish, learn quirky and magical facts about the animals that call our oceans home.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS BOOIN GARI FESTIVAL- COME THIS WAY
THRILLS AT AUSSIE WORLD aussieworld.com.au
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Tuesday 25 September 2018, 9.30am-3.30pm Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Tce, Noosaville Celebrate unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at Booin Gari ('come this way') with song, dance, art, craft, stories and yarning, bush tucker tastings and water craft.
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Gubbi Gubbi Dance host this family festival on the banks of the Noosa River. Performers include Emily Wurramara, Gubbi Gubbi Dance will lead a Corroboree of traditional dancers, and contemporary dance by Soraya.
Hear local creation stories with puppets made by school students, alongside Drums of Mer from the Torres Strait Islands. There’s an Art Space, and women and girls can learn weaving and make feather jewellery at By the River. On the water is children’s sailing, and delicious indigenous infused cuisine is on offer all day.
P: 07 5329 6550 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Join school holiday fun at Noosa Leisure Centre. Noosa Fit Kids holidays sessions, Wed 26 Sept and Wed 3 Oct, $13 per child, must book. Kids Playroom for pre-school age, all-weather. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-2.30pm, Sun 10am-noon. $5 per child, adult supervision required.
Family fun for all ages! Ride the Night, Saturday 22 September, 6-9.30pm. Aussie World is a completely different experience in the dark – spin through the night on the Redback, Bombora Bounce, Mayhem Maze and more! Tickets include rides $25/$20 (concession). Kids under 3 are free. 0-14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Also daily shows in Party Central: • Bootcamp training with Captain Pain at 11am; • Princess Party at 1.30pm. Pirate training 22 and 23 September, 11am & 1.30pm. Admission $38pp (cheaper with a family pass) – buy tickets online.
COOLUM BEACH FLICKS
noosaleisurecentre.com.au During school holidays 9 Wallace Dve, Noosaville
73 Frizzo Road, Palmview
School Holidays, 22 September - 7 October, 10am-5pm. With over 30 rides and attractions, Aussie World has something for everyone, from The Plunge which will get the adrenaline pumping to Dodgems.
Also see Chris Tamwoy and Tania Rose, hip-hop-blues artist Fred Leone, and local roots-reggae performer Mufassa and band.
FUN AT NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE
Every day
starrynights.com.au WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Saturday 29 September, 6pm Tickle Park, Coolum Beach Ferdinand screens at Coolum Beach Flicks with Starry Nights Outdoor Movies. Set up a picnic rug in the park and settle in for some great family fun.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS SOUND FEAST AT THE J
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING thej.com.au
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Friday 21 September, 6pm The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Sound Feast is a unique and free evening of fantastic live entertainment and all ages are welcome. Hear The Fergies, Andrea Kirwin and Band, one-man band Niq Reefman and country performer Chris Matthews. Also belly dancers! Bar and hot food available.
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
29 September, 9.30am-noon Berkelouw Books, 87 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Wander through the Eumundi Markets then pop across to meet children's author Dimity Powell at Berkelouw Books. Discover her latest poignant picture book, At The End Of Holyrood Lane and find out why this story that touches on the topic of domestic violence is so special. Dimity will be available to sign her books, including The Fix-Man all morning.
HOLIDAY FUN AT AUSTRALIA ZOO P: 07 5436 2000 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN: IT'S A MAGICAL LIFE australiazoo.com.au
22 September to 7 October 2018 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough Cool down in The Laughing Frog Water Park and enjoy the zoo’s new Lolly Shop & Ice Creamery. To celebrate the opening there’s an all-day ice cream party during the holidays Meet the zoo’s new arrivals including a baby girl giraffe who will venture out on the African Savannah exhibit over the school holidays. Also see the koala and kangaroo joeys.
07 5329 6560 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
thej.com.au Tuesday 2 October, 11am show; 12.30pm workshop The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Multi award-winning entertainer Nickleby takes you on an exciting journey into the adventures of being a magician. He will perform the very first magic trick he learnt at the age of just five years old, through to his most recent and impressive tricks that have fooled audiences around the globe. The show combines comedy, magic and loads of audience participation.
Robert takes you on a mission in his treasure hunt to discover Australia Zoo's water-loving animals! All kids receive a prize for completing the hunt.
Nickleby’s Magic School Learn five amazing magic tricks and get your own magic kit in this workshop to take home so you can impress your friends and family. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Explore the Zoo as your favourite animal with free face painting on weekends from 9-11am or sign up to be a Zoo Keeper for a Day.
$19.50 entry, $17.50 vacation care, show and workshop bundle $49. Book online, phone or at the box office.
Stop by Bindi's Pony Trails to saddle up for a ride between 11am and 3pm every day (closed for lunch from noon – 12.45pm.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS CIRCUS FUN AT NOOSA FAIR
CATCH A NOOSA FERRY
noosafairshopping.com.au WHEN
During school holidays Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction
WHERE
DETAILS
07 5449 8442 WHEN WHERE
Noosa Fair Shopping Centre hosts free Circus Workshops and Clown Shows. Circus Workshops will be held on 24, 26 and 28 September from 10am - 1pm. Learn how to juggle, spin plates and hula hoop, and other circus performance skills.
DETAILS
Circus Clown Shows will be held on 2, 4 and 6 October at 10.30am and 12.30pm.
noosaferry.com Every day Noosa River, between Hastings Street, Noosa Heads and Noosa Marina, Tewantin See Noosa from the water onboard the Noosa Ferry, with stops between Sofitel Noosa jetty in Hastings Street, Noosa Heads and Noosa Marina at Tewantin. Catch the ferry to restaurants along the river, or to the Marina with restaurants, new gelato bar, cafes, a bar, fish and chips, boutiques, gift shops, spa and more.
MARY VALLEY RATTLER STATION TOURS AND STORIES
MARY VALLEY RATTLER FIRST RUN CARNIVAL
07 5348 9606
07 5348 9606
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
maryvalleyrattler.com.au Wednesday 26 September and 3 October from 10am Tozer St, Gympie Take a Noosa Country Drive through the Noosa hinterland and Mary Valley to the historic Mary Valley Rattler steam train station in Gympie. Hear Stories with the Station Master as the Club Car sidles up to the station for storytelling time with the Station Master on Wednesday 26 September and 3 October from 10-11am. Also free station tours every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am with stories of the Mary Valley line, its people and history. Make sure you wave to the drivers as The Rattler pulls into and out of the station. Tunes by the Tracks with Ethan Roberts on Sunday 23 and 30 September, noon-3pm – book your table at the Station Café. See information at right for train ride tickets and times.
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
maryvalleyrattler.com.au Saturday 6 October 2018, from 8am Tozer St, Gympie It’s full steam ahead for the Mary Valley Rattler! The historic steam train is back on track from 6 October 2018 and to celebrate, the historic Gympie Station on Tozer Street will come alive with a carnival-like atmosphere. Along with live entertainment from X Factor Australia contestant Caitlyn Shadbolt and a broadcast from radio station Zinc FM there will activities for the kids. Be the first to get on board the Mary Valley Rattler! Exclusive First Run Day tickets available: $100 adult and $50 child, includes a return ride on the train from Gympie to Amamoor, welcome drink, gift bag and a First Run Day certificate. From 6 October, the steam train runs from Gympie or Amamoor on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday. Adult $55, child (4-12 years) $30, concession $45, family (2 adults and two children or 1 adult and three children) $145. Child under 4 years not occupying a seat travels free.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS ART WORKSHOPS AT NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY P: 07 5329 6145
noosaregionalgallery.com.au/nrg-kids
WHERE
During school holidays Riverside, Pelican St, Tewantin
DETAILS
Join arty school holiday activities, inspired by the latest exhibitions. Must book and pre-pay via phone or in person at the gallery. All sessions are $10 per child.
WHEN
Prickly Echidna: Tuesday 25 September, 10.30-11.30am, 6-8 years. Learn about native animals while creating with clay and embellish them with beads, buttons, sticks and more. Presented by local artists Taryn, Cherry and Michelle. Sculpting Australian Sea Creatures: Tuesday 25 September, 1.30-3pm, 9-12 years. Sculpt a native sea animal, learn the basics of molding from air dry clay. From quirky, comic to realistic, use your imagination. Presented by local artists Taryn, Cherry and Michelle Mix it Up: Wednesday 26 September, 10.30-11.30am, 6-8 years. Get messy and create your own artworks using this fun mono printing method where you draw in wet paint with sticks, cotton tips and your fingers. Make texture in paint using random items such as string, leaves, corrugated cardboard and lace. Print Making Meets Street Art: Wednesday 26 September, 1.30-3pm, 9-12 years. Draw and think in reverse with an element of chance thrown in. An experimental session combining printmaking and stencil art techniques to produce unique, grungy printed posters. Smudge: Thursday 27 September, 10.30–11.30am, 6-8 years. Play with charcoal, blend, smudge, wash and erase to produce layered drawings with natural objects as inspiration – leaves, rocks, flowers and fruit. Bold is Better: Thursday 27 September, 1.30-3pm, 9-12 years. Explore charcoal techniques, build light and shadow, experiment with pressure. Rawhide: Friday 28 September, 10am-noon, 12 + years. Use recycled leather cuts as a canvas. Stamp, emboss, cut and stitch your way to a customised pieces of wearable art. Design your own patterns and words on to something you can carry with you. Reflections Masterclass: Tuesday 2 October, 10am-noon, 12 + years. Sharpen your drawing skills while chilling on the banks of the river. Learn techniques in charcoal, pencil, pen and pastel. Study the moving and flowing patterns on the water’s surface and learn how to capture reflection and light in motion. Inspired by the work of exhibiting artist Simon Finn. Ocean Animal Collographs: Wednesday 3 October, 10.30-11.30am, 6-8 years. Inspired by ocean life, design your original collograph. An introduction to simple printmaking techniques where you will discover how to use materials such as string to create a printing plate and series of relief prints. Leather Designs: Wednesday 3 October, 1.30-3pm, 9-12 years. Using special tools and recycled leather, learn how to stamp words, shapes, patterns and designs with accuracy. Create your own scene or messages one tap at a time and turn your creation into wrist bands, ankle straps or backpack tags. Sculpted Faces: Thursday 4 October, 10.30-11.30am, 6-8 years. Construct a uniquely sculpted face. Build a base, coat in silver foil and learn a simple embossing technique to reveal the featured shapes. Itching to Etch: Thursday 4 October, 1.30-3pm, 9-12 years. Carve, press and sculpt recycled styrofoam sheets to make detailed ‘etching style’ plates to print on paper. Transfer your etched design with coloured paint to make a series of paper prints.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS ANNIE, PRESENTED BY MAD ABOUT THEATRE P: 07 5329 6560 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
thej.com.au/annie/ Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 September 2018 The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Family favourite musical, Annie, presented by Mad About Theatre, features 21 professional performers on-stage, supported by an 18piece band. Hear your favourites songs from this loved family musical. Shows on 26 and 27 September at 7.30pm; 28 and 29 September at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets $39-$79, available online, at the box office or by phone.
NOOSA CINEMAS P: 07 5447 5130
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, COOROY ROOFTOP CINEMA starrynights.com.au WHEN WHERE DETAILS
P: 07 5472 7777
Open 7 days a week
DETAILS
Cooroy Library, Maple St, Cooroy The Greatest Showman, presented by Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screens at Cooroy Rooftop Cinema, in partnership with Noosa Library Service. Entry by donation.
NUTWORKS MACADAMIA FACTORY noosacinemas.com.au
WHEN WHERE
Friday 5 October, 6.30pm
WHEN Where 29 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads See the latest blockbuster and children’s holiday flicks, including 3D screenings.
WHERE DETAILS
Log rolling at Noosa Aquatic Centre.
nutworks.com.au Open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm Open Sunday, 9am-4pm (closed public holidays) 37 Pioneer Road, Yandina Learn all about Australia's macadamia nut, view the factory in action, taste yummy products and take home a unique gift from the macadamia processing and chocolate factory. There’s an interactive, child-friendly factory viewing area with kids’ activities.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS BIG KART TRACK
OZ SKI RESORT
P: 07 5494 1613 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
bigkart.com.au Open every day from 9am 2310 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough The Big Kart Track is the largest commercial go-kart track in Australia, 1.2km long and 8m wide with big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and super-charged straights.
P: 0498 120 542 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
BLAST AQUA PARK COOLUM
BELLINGHAM MAZE
P: 0451 043 394
P: 07 5445 2979
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Every day during school holidays 60 Junction Drive, Coolum Inflatable fun for everyone from 6yrs up with slides, jumping pillows, trampolines, swings, challenge tracks, balance beams, wobble pads and chill-out areas. Also shade, free BBQ areas, picnic benches, sun lounges and café.
Open 7 days 60 Junction Drive, Coolum Tuition for beginner to advanced level water skiers and wake boarders on a man-made, fresh water ski boat facility. Also tube and banana boat rides for the whole family. All equipment, boat, driver and coach provided for a fun day on the water.
It’s fun for all the family with 50 gokarts and a separate kids’ track.
aquaparkcoolum.com.au
ozskiresort.com
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Sessions start on the hour (arrive 30 mins before).
bellmaze.com Open 7 days 247 Tanawha Tourist Dve #25, Tanawha It's aMAZEing fun at Bellingham Maze with the 80m x 80m hedge maze, a timber maze, rope maze, tyre maze and brainteasing ground mazes; 18-hole mini golf course; magic waterfall entrance and a cafe. All set in a lush tropical rainforest environment. Fun for all the family. Stretch your mind and legs and enjoy some outdoor brain teasing fun. Last admission is 3.15pm.
BLI BLI WAKE PARK P: 07 5448 7555 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
MALENY BOTANIC GARDENS & BIRD WORLD blibliwatersports.com.au Open 7 days a week 367 David Low Way, Bli Bli Fun for the whole family with an Aqua Park, Wake Park and Barra Fishing Park. Bring a picnic or kiosk also open. Aqua Park: 50-minute sessions begin on the hour, arrive 20 mins prior. Inflatable slides, runways, blast bags and bouncers. Stand up paddle board hire also available. Wake Park: Fun features with sessions for beginners to experienced. Barramundi Fishing Park: The only catch-and-release barramundi fishing park in SE Qld.
P: 07 5408 4110 WHEN WHERE DETAILS
malenybotanicgardens.com.au Open 9am-4.30pm every Day 233 Maleny-Stanley River Road, cnr Mountain View Road, Maleny Visit this 16 acre wonderland of sculpted gardens with colourful plantings, waterfalls, picnic spots, amazing wildlife and magnificent views of the Glasshouse Mountains. The unique interactive bird encounter brings you up close with colourful birds, from finches to macaws. The Miniature Animal Enclosure has alpaca, sheep, goats and more. Enjoy a scrumptious Devonshire tea in a gazebo overlooking the gardens or BYO picnic. Aviary tours and garden buggies for hire. See website for entry costs.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS WE’RE ALL SMURFS VILLAGE
QUEENSLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL
P: 07 5448 7555
07 5442 8811
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
noosacivicshopping.com.au Monday 24 September to Friday 5 October 2018 Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville Enter the world of the Smurfs as the classic cartoon and comic strip comes to life in the ‘We’re all Smurfs’ Village. Kids can explore the life-sized Smurf Village and get creative at the Smurf School Craft Village for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the Beyond Blue Foundation. Plus, the opportunity to meet Papa Smurf on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 September near the Food Court, 11am-2pm, free.
WHEN WHERE DETAILS
Smurfs Village open Monday 24 September – Friday 5 October, outside Woolworths during centre trading hours. Free entry. Smurf School Craft Village open Monday 24 September – Friday 5 October, excluding Queen’s Birthday public holiday, Monday 1 October. Open 11am - 2pm daily in the Food Court. Gold Coin donation to Beyond Blue Foundation.
Ride the night at Aussie World.
imperialhoteleumundi.com.au Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 2018 Imperial Hotel, Eumundi and Eumundi Brewery Celebrate all things Celtic at the Queensland Celtic Festival, with some of Australia’s finest Celtic music acts, along with dance, pipe bands, storytelling and fun Irish music workshops. An all-ages Irish bush dance will be held in The Brewery on Saturday 6 October from 4-6pm. Free entry with a $30 Celtic Festival ticket, or $10pp if only attending the Irish Bush Dance (free entry for children under 14).