Fun in the streets on Jacaranda Thursday

 

Friday 28th August

JACARANDA FESTIVAL HIGH FASHION RUNWAY SHOW - South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wharf Street, South Grafton. 7pm.

 

 

Saturday 24th October

JACARANDA CHILDREN'S PARTY - For selection of Party Princess, Flower Girl and Page Boy for 2009 Jacaranda Festival. Starting at 9 am at Grafton Primary School Hall.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF JACARANDA FESTIVAL: JACARANDA BALL - South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wharf Street, South Grafton.

2007 Children's Party - Junior Party Princess, Page Boy & Page Girl

 

Friday 30th October

OFFICIAL OPENING OF JACARANDA FESTIVAL: JACARANDA BALL - South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wharf Street, South Grafton.

 

 

Saturday 31st October

THE DAILY EXAMINER PARADE OF YOUTH & BANNER COMPETITION - Starting at the Civic Centre at 9 am, parade along Prince Street to Market Square.

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FAMILY FUN MORNING MADNESS. Market Square.

JACARANDA EXHIBITION GARDENS ON DISPLAY (Map available)

JACARANDA QUEEN CROWNING CEREMONY - In the evening the Junior Jacaranda Queen & Princess crowned then the judging of the 2009 Jacaranda Queen, Princess and Highest Fund-Raiser - Market Square. Starts 6.30pm.

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2007 Queen Crowning Ceremony

 

 

Sunday 1st November

JACARANDA CHORAL SERVICE at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 111 Oliver St.

JACARANDA ORGAN RECITAL at Christ Church Cathedral, Duke Street, Grafton.

 

 

Monday 2nd November

JACARANDA FESTIVAL REUNION AFTERNOON TEA - 2pm at Hat's On Course, Grafton Racecourse. Tickets $15 each. Tickets available from the Festival Co-ordinator.

 

 

Wednesday 4th November

JUDGING OF DECORATED WINDOW DISPLAYS IN GRAFTON

 

 

Thursday 5th November

A really fun, family day where seeing is believing.

2GF/VIDEO EZY FREE BREAKFAST in Market Square. Dancing, games & competitions for children.

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JUDGING OF FESTIVE SHOPS, OFFICES & STAFF - Final judging on stage at Market Square commencing at 12 noon.

JACARANDA FESTIVAL MARKETS at Grafton Showground, Prince Street. For more information contact Paul & Valma Ryan on 0422 010 989.

JACARANDA TALENT QUEST in Market Square.

Bring a rug along and listen to live, local talent from 1pm to 6pm. Performers include line dancers, bush poets, ABBA tribute, local youth band and much, much more. If you would like to be a part of this exciting event please contact the Festival Co-ordinator.

 

Friday 6th November

VENETIAN CARNIVAL on the banks of the Clarence River featuring the Jacaranda Festival Wooden Boat Regatta. This exciting night features the Clarence Valley Council's Fireworks Displays.

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Saturday 7th November

PIPE BANDS, SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS, IRISH DANCERS & HIGHLAND DANCERS - Market Square from 1pm.

GRAND FLOAT PROCESSION - Prince Street starting at 5 pm.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN MARKET SQUARE - the fun lasts all evening.

 

Sunday 8th November

JACARANDA FESTIVAL BENDIGO BANK / LITTLE ONES ON FITZROY BABY COMPETITION - Market Square. Many sections and excellent prizes.

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JACARANDA FUN RUN - 8am at Barnier Park, Junction Hill.

The day starts with a 2km run aimed at families and young children, run completely within the confines of Barnier Park and surrounding parklands.

The 5km and 10km races start together after the 2km run (at approximately 8.20am) and follow a 5km circuit taking in the parklands and a scenic visit to the Clarence River. The 10km race involves two laps of this circuit.

Entry fee: 2km race - $2; 5km race - $5; 10km race - $10. Fees are payable on the day of registration from 7.00am onwards.

Refreshments will be on sale. Medallions to outright winners and age category winners. Spot prizes to lucky participants.

Click here for an entry form.

Click here for a course map.

2008 RACE RESULTS

Click here to download the race results.

Click here for the race report.

 

 

 

 

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