JANUARY 2002

"What's your Hobby?" Avoca Festival
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 January 2002 from 10am to 5pm

Town Crier Peter Northfield
High St

Koori Dance by famous Koori Artist & Smoke Ceremony

at 10am

10am to 5pm ENTERTAINMENTS with:
Centre Goldfield Concert Band, Bush Larrikin Poet, Rick Klaus, St Arnaud Old Time Band, Peter Williamson, Golden Creek Duo, Old Time Music Hall, Centre Gold field Concert Band and much more

Computer Technology & Games for Kids
at the Mill 10am to 5pm

Children Amusements
on Petanque Piste

Historical Society Activities
at Old Court House

Maryborough District Health "RITCH" Program "Active for Life"
at War Memorial

Potato Man
Van opposite Chemist Shop

RSL Hall *Craft Exhibition
10am to 5pm (Wool, Lavender, Leather, Woodwork, Glass, Patchwork) $1 coin donation

Display of Hot Rods, Vintage & Classic Cars
Opposite RSL Hall

Ulysses Bikes & Other Motorbike Clubs
River Flat - J. McCourt Food Vans

Stationary Engines
Avoca Football Ground - 10am to 5pm

Saturday only
Wine Tasting

on Petanque Piste 11am to 4pm
Blue Pyrenees Estate and Pyrenees Ridge Wines

DOUGH THROWING COMPETITION
2pm - Middle of the road in front of Avoca Bakery
2 sections: Open & Junior (15 years and under)
Trophies for Winners

Pie Eating Competition
3pm at Pyrenees Pies
First Prize: Senior: $250 Junior: $50

See & Hear Heritage
RSL HALL: SHOWS at 1pm
Music Hall 3pm to 4pm - $1 coin donation

Rock and Roll Dance with "The Renegades"
RSL HALL - 8pm to 1am
BYO Drinks- $10 entry $5 children under 15

Sunday
Music Hall
RSL Hall - 11am to 12 - $1 Gold coin donation

Australian Kiting Association
Vinoca Road - From 10am to 5pm depending on atmospheric conditions.

KYRA THE CLOWN and Faces Painting
Busker's competition

High Street - 11am to 3pm
Prizes:$50 - $25 & $10

Avoca Festivals & Events Committee
Contacts
Nicky Laverick 54 653 411 & Steve Donaldson 54 653 859