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Friday 21 October |
Official Festival Opening: The Jacaranda Ball
6.30pm seating for 7.00 pm start. Finish midnight.
"Hats
on Course", Grafton Racecourse, Powell Street,
Grafton.
A
formal evening of dancing where the Jacaranda Queen
candidates are presented to the Festival President
and Guest of Honour, Mr Des Harvey who will
officially open the 2011 Festival.
Ph:
Jacaranda Festival Office 6642 3959
Sponsored by:
Newcastle Permanent Building Society |
Photo: The Daily Examiner |
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Saturday 22 October |
Jacaranda Children's Party
9.00 am.
Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
Dress in costume:
Nursery Rhyme Character, TV Character, Pairs,
Jacaranda Blossoms, Cheapest, Male and Female
Characters, Toddlers (U3rs). Selection of Party
Princess and Prince (8-11yrs), Flower Girl and Page
Boy (4-7yrs) for the 2011 Jacaranda Festival. Small
prize and free refreshments for every child
culminating with cutting of the "Happy Jacaranda
Cake".
Ph: Danielle Bower 0438
238 772 |
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Saturday 29 October |
Parade of Youth & Banner Competition
9.00 am.
Prince Street, Grafton.
Come and join in the fun
as schools entering themed banners march from the
corner of Prince and Victoria Streets to Market
Square where their banners will be judged.
Ph: Joy Zietsch 6642
1417
Sponsored by:
Grafton Daily Examiner |
Photo: The Daily Examiner |
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Jacaranda Queen Crowning Ceremony
6.00 pm for seating and
entertainment; 6.30 pm ceremony commences; 9.30 pm
approximate finish.
Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
A spectacular public
event steeped in tradition to introduce the 2011
Jacaranda Queen candidates on their final judging
night. With the renunciation of the reigning
Jacaranda Party, who will be crowned 2011 Jacaranda
Queen, Princess, Holiday Princess and Junior Queen
and Junior Princess?
Ph: 02 6642 5711 or 02
6642 3959
Sponsored by:
Westlawn
Finance,
Gold Coast Tourism,
Bendigo Bank and
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort.
2011 Official Queen Crowning Program
download
here. |
Photo: The Daily Examiner
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Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 October
&
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 November |
Jacaranda Open Gardens
10.00 am to 4.00 pm both
weekends for general public viewing. Buses: 10 am to
4 pm both weekends. By appointment only Monday 31
Oct to Fri 4 Nov.
As the Jacarandas bloom,
Grafton's gardens put on a colourful display of
their own. Six private garden owners invite visitors
and locals alike to stroll through their garden
settings. Entry by gold coin donation.
* 101 Milton St, Grafton
* 97 Cranworth St, Grafton
* 377 North St, Grafton
* 3 McFarlane St, South Grafton
* Grafton Golf Club, Bent Street, South Grafton
* "Goodwood" 52 Exchange Dr, Waterview Heights
Ph: 6643 1645; 0438 193
930
Sponsored by McKimms
Real Estate and
Westpac Bank |
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Saturday 29 October
to
Sunday 7 November |
Jacaranda Spot-It Competition
Grafton and South
Grafton CBD.
Any shop with a "Spot
It" arrow has an item in their window display that
doesn't belong. Can you spot what it is? Great
prizes. Entry forms available from newsagents,
Jacaranda shop and at
www.jacarandafestival.org.au.
Ph: 02 6644 9223
Sponsored by: Craftsman
Homes |
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Monday 31 October |
Jacaranda Afternoon Tea "Teapots & Tablecloths"
1.30 pm for 2.00 pm
start
"Hats on Course",
Grafton Racecourse, Powell Street, Grafton.
Guest speaker, Festival
Guest of Honour, Mr Des Harvey. Lucky door and draw
prizes. Prize for the best teapot and tablecloth.
Tickets $15 to be purchased before Tuesday 25
October. No door sales. Contact Cheryl Barnes 54
Duke St, Grafton.
Ph: 6642 1448
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Wednesday 2 November |
Floral Window Display
Judging begins at 9.30
am.
Grafton, South Grafton
and Ulmarra
Local businesses are encouraged to decorate their
windows with floral displays to celebrate the
blooming of the Jacaranda trees. Prizes are awarded
for the best displays.
Ph: 6642 6040 |
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Thursday 3 November |
Jacaranda Day
6.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
A traditionally fun day
where the colour purple abounds. Many Grafton CBD
businesses dress in outrageous costumes and stage
over-the-top performances outside their premises.
The day begins with a
FREE Breakfast in Market Square hosted and sponsored
by 2GF. Bring along a rug and enjoy the live, local
Jacaranda Talent Quest from 10am to 12 noon. The
Festive shops, offices and staff will be judged at
12.00 noon. Who will receive the Gold Cup for the
Best Decorated premises?
Stay for the atmosphere,
carnival fun and entertainment in Market Square.
Ph: Festival Office 6642
3959
Sponsored by: Refund
Home Loans, Grafton |
Photo: The Daily Examiner
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Friday 4 November |
Venetian Carnival
6.00 pm to approx. 8.30
pm for Fireworks.
River End of Prince
Street, Grafton.
Set on the banks of the
beautiful Clarence River, the Venetian Carnival is a
fun filled evening of free entertainment suitable
for all ages with dancers and singers. This year
features the amazing "Chooka" Parker from
Australia's Got Talent followed by spectacular
fireworks display.
Ph: 0429 423 312
Sponsored by:
Blanchards
Bricks & Pavers
Fireworks sponsored by:
Newcastle Permanent Building Society |
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Saturday 5 November |
Wooden Boat Display
8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Corcoran Park, Kirchner
Street, Grafton.
Public display of wooden
boats including blacksmith and woodwork displays,
model boats, fly casting tuition, vintage outboard
motors, nautical knot display and vendors. Food
available. Entry by gold coin donation.
Ph: 0408 420 623 |
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Jacaranda Cycle Criterium
1.15 pm to 4.30 pm.
Prince Street, Grafton.
Cycle racing in Prince
Street, Grafton - a Saturday afternoon spectacle
before Float Procession. Four grades - non-stop
cycling action.
Ph: 6644 7387 |
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Celtic Entertainment
1.30 pm.
Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
Enjoy the stirring
Scottish and Irish music of local and visiting Pipe
Bands.
Sponsored by:
Summerland
Credit Union |
Photo: The Daily Examiner |
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Jacaranda Float Procession
5.00 pm.
Prince Street, Grafton.
See colourful floats as
they parade down Prince Street. Pipe bands marching,
schools, community groups and businesses performing
on their floats. Vintage cars, motorcycle groups and
much more.
Overall winning float
receives the Bunnings Grand Champion Float Trophy.
Entry forms available at Summerland Credit Union,
Grafton or at
www.jacarandafestival.org.au.
Ph: Festival Office 6642
3959
Sponsored by:
Summerland
Credit Union |
Photo: The Daily Examiner
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Sunday 6 November |
Jacaranda Festival Fun Run
8.00 am for 2km race,
8.30am for 5km and 10km race.
Caramana Park, Rogan
Bridge Road. Waterview Heights.
Renowned for its
friendly atmosphere and scenic course this is a
growing event not to be missed. Runners and walkers
are equally welcome.
Ph: 6644 0180
pnburgess@bigpond.com
Map of 10km run:
here.
Map of 5km run
here.
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All 2011 Jacaranda Fun Run
Competitors
You can now download the Fun
Run Certificate and fill it out with your name, distance run
and result.
Download the Certificate
here. |
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Download the 2011 Race Results
here. |
View the highlights from this year's races:
Gallery One
here.
Gallery Two
here.
Sponsored by:
Ray White
Grafton, Athletes Foot, Cromack Transport, Big River
Group |
Photo: The Daily Examiner
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Jacaranda Beautiful Baby Competition
8.00 am to 9.15 am for
entries. Judging from 9.30 am to 11.00am approx.
Market Square, Cnr
Prince and Pound Streets, Grafton.
A fun filled morning for
children aged 0-36 months. Many sections and
excellent prizes. Meet Jacaranda Queen's party, both
Seniors and Juniors. Every entrant receives a
certificate and McDonalds voucher. Nomination forms
available at Grafton Fast Photos, Prince Street.
Ph: 6642 3728 or 0400
478 135
Sponsored by:
Bendigo
Bank, Grafton Fast Photos, McDonalds |
Photo: The Daily Examiner
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