PRESS RELEASE FINAL JUNE 23
“The Robert Burns Festival is happening this weekend, and the committee is ready to Welcome locals and visitors to our town.” Dr John Menzies OAM said.
A full festival program has been planned that offers a wide selection of events over the weekend.
There are Family and Children’s activities, bring the Children down to the Avenue on Saturday to see Scottish Highland cows in the Avenue, check out the wonderful art works on display in the local shops and don’t miss the Children’s event happening in the Library with Anne Daffy, John, Roni, Cait and Nell, Stories, Fun, Music and Instrument making from recycled materials.
A Fun Family Celildh (Bush Dance) especially for mum’s, dads, kids and even grandparents from 6.30 pm – 7.50 pm is happening at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night with the School Children’s Art Prizes being awarded. “The Corby Family Band along with members from Tuniversal will provide the music and John Corby is our guest caller – guaranteed to be lots of fun and laughter, this event is a must do. Just $10.00 per family which is really great value,” said Catherine O’Flynn, Festival Coordinator.
Festival Coordinator said, “The festival was an all ages, all abilities and family friendly. Our festival has a full program that has a very wide appeal for Patrons, including free events and ticketed Events. Our Festival also offers free entry into the concert performances for Students under the age of 18 years and that the committee offers such a range events within the festival and still remain affordable, many festivals charge higher prices.”
On Saturday visit the Clock Tower, the Robert Burns Statue at the Civic Centre, Craft Market, the Heritage Centre and The Masonic Hall with live music on offer in the morning and Pat Walsh telling Irish Stories and poetry in the Afternoon. Sunday has a big program with music at Killara – just $10.00 entry. The Camperdown Lions Club will be selling egg and bacon rolls in the Avenue so please take advantage and support our local Service Clubs who are wonderful supporters of the Robert Burns Celtic Festival. Other events are in our Festival Program, or visit camperdownburnsfestival.com
For further information please contact Catherine O’Flynn on 0407 056 126
