See the whole 2019 program - Port Fairy Winter Weekends

[Pages:48]WINTER WEEKENDS PORT FAIRY

THIS TOWN IS ALIVE IN WINTER

A fresh festival in Port Fairy in June + July 2019

That first cold day is the one we love most. The one that says the change is coming. The one that reminds us to savour the lighter, warmer weather and ready ourselves

for the darkly invigorating days ahead. This town is alive in winter. This year, we're eating and drinking our way through delicious weekends of bread and markets, wine and gin, feasts and tastings. We're moving our bodies in the water, in physical or meditative practice, walking the trails and shaking the dance floor. We're watching and making art, inspired by the watching and empowered by the making. We're meeting the makers and asking them about their craft, their processes and their dreams. We're bringing the kids along in creative new ways, sending them down the rabbit hole for stories, shows and tea parties and off exploring for fairies and beach adventures. This year, we're enticing you outdoors. When you might most want to stay inside, we want to remind you about the land on which you live, the coastline you reside by and dip into. Go to nearby reserves, plant trees, understand marine life, see an old street in a new way, embrace the chances to connect with environment and understand how to better protect it. Bring cups and containers with you to our events, carry a spare bag for the artworks, records, produce or surprises you'll buy. Our festival tries hard to look after

this planet and we hope you will too. To those visiting Port Fairy ? welcome. We are glad you're here! And if you're local, thanks for getting amongst it for another cool season. We love this place for many

reasons, but the people are our most favouritist thing of all. Don't forget to visit us online for updates, tickets and special announcements.

Stay warm and have a ball! Port Fairy Winter Weekends Committee 2019 Winter Weekends acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands on which our events take place. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.

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Weekend 1 ? June 7, 8, 9 Weekend 2 ? June 21, 22, 23

Weekend 3 ? July 5, 6, 7 Weekend 4 ? July 20, 21, 22

See the festival website for tickets and updates

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Light Up Port Fairy

Enter the crisp winter night to see an old street in a new light. Illuminated in a play of colour, shadow and light, the whole of Wishart St will be transformed. Walk down one of Port Fairy's most iconic avenues with more than 15 colonial cottages and 19th century villas, and their gardens, lit up to bring the heritage area alive every

festival weekend. This special installation is proudly sponsored by the

Port Fairy Folk Festival.

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Lollipop Ladies

Sunday 8 June

Various locations around town

We sometimes need crowd control on the wild streets of Port Fairy and these two are hilariously good at it. Obey bizarre street signs and be led across randomly appearing zebra crossings. Where were

you going anyway?

The Clouds

Sat 7 June

Various locations around town

Beautifully costumed and coiffed ethereal creatures might drift by you this winter, silently radiating immense charm and

goodwill to lift the heaviest of hearts. Their floating arrival into your world signifies things are very much looking up.

The Magic Lantern Puppets

Fri 21 and Sat 22 July

Along Sackville and Bank Streets

If you thought last year's nightmare horse float was creepy, wait till you see this! Magic Lantern is a puppet

performance of epically surreal proportions. Kooky, other-wordly creatures will surprise and intrigue.

Don't miss these strange, strange puppets in Port Fairy this winter!

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WEEKEND 1

7, 8, 9 JUNE

FRIDAY 7 JUNE

Coffee Class: Espresso and Milk

Texturing

$120

Fri 4-5:30pm Driftwood Espresso and Eatery, 10 Bank St

Perfect the art of espresso making in this intense, hands-on class. Learn how to make the perfect latte and understand precisely which beans to select. With detailed instruction on dialing in your grinder, dosing beans and heat and action required for milk texturing, this exclusive class takes coffee-making to a whole new level. Includes all beans, instruction and equipment. Also includes delicate, tasty treats to take home.

Small classes, places are limited. Bookings essential. Book via Instagram message or phone 0435 750 105.

Light Up Port Fairy

Free

7-10pm Wishart St

This year we're illuminating an entire street! Wander down Wishart St and take in one of Port Fairy's most iconic avenues, transformed in a vivid play of colour, shadow and light. More than 15 of the colonial cottages and 19th century villas, and their gardens, will be lit up to bring the heritage area alive every festival weekend. Bring your jacket, friends and your camera and experience our crisp winter nights in a brilliant new light.

This special installation is proudly sponsored by the Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Festival Opening Party

Free

Fri 6-7:30pm Fiddler's Green

THE season has arrived. Let's celebrate with street food, live music, mulled wine and hot chocolate to launch this year's packed program of events in local style ? rugged up, on the Green, with mates, kids and welcoming vibes. Gather and glow in the dark winter night, before heading off to enjoy the lights of Wishart St, some wind-down yoga, inspiring conversation, a fantastic feast or live fireside music.

This event is proudly sponsored by Rebecca's Cafe.

Music: 15min of Fame

$15 Fri 6.30 dinner, 7.30pm show St. Brigid's Hall, Crossley The ever-popular 15 Minutes Of Fame, where community takes centre stage, presents an amazing mix of live entertainment and hearty homemade tucker, including that always-amazing array of desserts. Bring your mates, BYO drinks, grab a table and settle in for a full night of local and emerging acts. Fundraiser for the St Brigid's Hall Fund.

Donella's Yoga: Rest and Restore

$15 Fri 7-8:30pm Port Fairy Yacht Club, Battery Point Designed by Donella for people at all levels, come along for a special session of asanas, yoga nidra (relaxation), pranayama (breathing) and meditation. A peaceful and authentic way for all levels to explore and connect with yourself in a beautiful riverside setting. Entry at the door or pre-book by phone on 0428 654 570.

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The Ideas Place hosts an evening with the Party People

$10, entry buys you a drink ticket

Fri 7:30-9pm Reardon Theatre, Bank St

The Ideas Place is for thinkers, doers and bright sparks across the southwest. It's hosting a special festival chat, with speakers who are in the business of bringing people together. Take a seat by the stage in the old-school Reardon Theatre for inspiring conversation from the people producing film festivals, music festivals and other big events. Your ticket includes a drink ticket and special live performance by Leah Senior.

Tickets online via the festival website or at the door.

Degustation: A Touch of Fur

$100

7pm Limestone Gallery, 506 Princes Highway, Port Fairy

Yani's Kitchen presents a five-course degustation and cabaret show at the beautiful Limestone Gallery. Be swept away by amazing harmonies, jazz and swing sets while feasting on a menu designed by Yani's team of pop-up dinner maestros. This event is a chance to dress up and sparkle in winter by wearing a touch of fur, a touch of glamour. Dancing shoes a must.

Limited tickets. Bookings essential. Email yanifoodbookings@ to book now.

SATURDAY 8 JUNE

Port Fairy Parkrun

Free

Every festival Saturday, 8am

Russell Clarke Reserve, James St

Start the weekend right with a jog around on of the prettiest parts of Port Fairy. A timed 5km event for people of all ages and abilities to walk or run around the lake and parklands in the morning winter light. Register online, print out your barcode and meet at the amenities block 7.50am for the briefing. Dogs (on a lead) are also welcome!

Register to run at .au/portfairy

The Port Fairy Fairy Hunt

Free

Every day from 9am

Start at the Visitor Information Centre, Bank St

Can you find the magic in town? Pick up your clues at the Information Centre (from 9am-5pm) and then head down the rabbit hole into Alice's wonderland. Keep your eyes open and see if you can find the White Rabbit's missing gloves, or the Queen's guards busy painting the roses red. Just please look out for the nasty Queen of Hearts!! A treasure hunt through Port Fairy based on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

This event is proudly sponsored by Langley's Accommodation.

MADE Market

Free

Sat 9am-2pm St John's Church Hall, Barclay St

One of the region's most loved markets, MADE showcases a curated collection of fine handmade art, craft and design from established and emerging makers. Featuring unique and unexpected combinations of materials, subjects and skills from passionate artists. Learn more about their innovative work and devotion to exploring and mastering their craft.

This event is proudly sponsored by Love Her Madly Boutique.

Community Market with Toy Making Workshop

Gold coin donation for toy making

Market: Sat 9am-1pm Toy making: Sat 10am-12:00pm Railway Place, Bank St

The Men's Shed masters lead a toy making workshop for kids of all ages to construct wooden toys. After a session on the tools, wander through our excellent community market of local produce, plants, delicious food, homemade preserves and treats, local art, outstanding coffee, handmade craft and much more. Wind, rain, hail or shine, our committed stallholders are always there to bring us the goods.

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Design Pop Up Shop

Free

Sat 9am-5pm Sun 9am-5pm RSL Hall, Bank St

When a cool local artist gets his mates together for a pop up market, you know it's gonna be good. Local designer and artist James Chapman of Boy&Dog brings a selection of his latest tees, accessories and original art pieces. Plus, there'll be a crew of other young designers combining for this exhibitionshop-event of fresh works, prints and clothing. They'll pop up. You pop in. Too easy. Check it out on Instagram @ boyanddogart

Do You Defib?

Free

Sat 9am-1pm At the Community Market, Railway Place, Bank St

Did you know there are multiple defibrillators located around Port Fairy? Would you know how to use one if needed? We want people to understand more about this amazing resource! The Lions Club, along with qualified local health and emergency services staff are hosting a pop-in session to explain where the machines are around town and how to use them if the need arises. All ages are invited to learn about defibrillators, as well as CPR, so we can be confident to assist others in an emergency. Look for the Lions defib tent at the markets.

Many thanks to the Lions Club and health and emergency services personnel volunteering for this event. We love your work!

Koroit Art Show

Adults $5, Children U12 free

Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-4pm Mon 10am-3pm Koroit Theatre, 149 Commercial Rd, Koroit

Koroit Lions Club presents their annual Art Show over the whole long weekend. With a huge number of submissions by new and returning artists, this local exhibition is well worth a look. Plus, delicious homemade morning tea will be available on Saturday and Sunday...cake and artworks? Yummo.

Pre-loved Art Sale

Donation entry

Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-4pm Port Fairy Scout Hall, Bank St

Everything old is new again, right? Peruse pre-loved paintings, pottery, glass and ceramics to find the statement piece you never knew you wanted or needed till now. Belfast Lions brings together this one-off opportunity of donated and commissioned pieces, uncovered from Port Fairy's lounge rooms, garages and studios and ready to be sold to adoring new owners.

All entry donations go to Port Fairy SES, CFA and Coastguard.

Wishart Gallery Antiques Roadshow

$5 per valuation or $10 for three items

Sat 1pm-4pm Wishart Gallery, 19 Sackville St

Got something hidden in the cupboard that might make you a motza? The Wishart valuers are back to investigate your curios, heirlooms and op-shop buys to find out what they're really worth. The experts accept items like jewellery, furniture, metal ware, ceramics, artwork and household items, to price and provide accurate histories. Viewers are welcome too! Come along to watch (with a pizza or beer, perhaps?) as others discover treasure amidst the trash.

Give A Focc: Focaccia Making With Jane Dough

Adults $50, Children U15 $30

Sat 2pm Le Crepe Man, 43 Sackville St

Join local bread and pastry legend Will Jane of Jane Dough for this focacciafocused class. You'll learn how to create the dough and bake it in Port Fairy's oldest operating oven, the 60-year-old mama in the classroom kitchen at Le Crepe Man. This session also teaches you how to adapt the mixture and create other products at home. Bring an apron and a container to take the remaining dough with you.

Bookings essential. Pre book BY TEXT ONLY to Will on 0439 923 733.

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