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Thursday
KERRI WEYMOUTH: REMNANT
This exhibition is a tribute to influential fashion designers Ross Weymouth and John Claringbold by artist Kerri Weymouth. Kerri worked and lived with Ross & John in Melbourne in the 1980’s and was inspired by their use of colour, style, design, attention to detail, and humour. Kerri will be working with Griffith Regional Art Gallery’s Couture Collection which chronicles the careers of both Ross & John.
WHERE: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Ave, Griffith
CONTACT: 02 6962 8338
WEB/FB: griffithregionalartgallery.com.au
TIME: 10am-5pm. Also Sat-Sun: 11am-2pm
COST: Free
ROTARY MARKET
Enjoy a delicious spread of locally grown fruit and vegetables, jams, relishes, honey, bread, cakes, Italian biscuits, olive oil and much, much more.
WHERE: 15 Collier Street, Griffith
TIME: 7am-12pm
COST: gold coin donation
70’S AND 80’S EXTRAVAGANZA
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FROM SHIP TO SHORE - MONSTER SEAFOOD RAFFLE
The leading leisure & entertainment venue in the region, this Easter don’t miss the monster seafood raffle, enjoy a meal from our bistro or relax and be entertained by Living in Paradise on the Alpen Terrace, from 8.30pm to close.
WHERE: Griffith Leagues Club, 2 Bridge Road Griffith
CONTACT: griffithleagues.com.au
TIME: 5.30pm onwards
WHEN: ThursdayWhere
Good Friday
GOOD FRIDAY ACTION DAY AT PIONEER PARK MUSEUM
Pioneer Park’s annual Action Day will see the Museum come alive with a great variety of fabulous activities. The action packed day will include fun for all ages; including sheep shearing, horse and wagon rides, pony & train rides, entertainment, vintage machinery & vehicles, steam pumps, crafts and traditional games. Home to creative skills, there is opportunity to partake in print, photography and sand sculpting activities. The Taylor Bros and Tango Joes stores will be open for business! Refreshments will include BBQ, home-made pasta & drinks. Enjoy the lawns and relaxing outdoor park setting.
WHERE: Pioneer Park Museum, Remembrance Drive, Griffith
CONTACT: 02 6962 4196
TIME: 10am to 4pm
COST: Family (2A+3C) $30, Adults $10, Pensioners $8, Children $6
OPEN GARDEN AT CORYNNIA STATION
Visit an ‘oasis in the desert’ - the expansive outback garden at Corynnia Station - an old working property just 45 minutes from Griffith…yet a world away. The farm, which produces cotton, rice and merino sheep, has been Bruce’s passion. Creating an interesting and welcoming home and beautiful garden has been Julie’s inspiration over the past 35 years. Visitors are very welcome to bring their picnic hamper to enjoy in the garden. Garden sculptures by acclaimed local artist Kim Gibbs.
WHERE: 1538 Cameron Rd or 1823 Carrathool Rd Carrathool - Directions via website NOT GPS
CONTACT: Julie Armstrong 02 6993 5807 / 0428 696 497. Bookings essential.
WEB/FB: corynniastation.com.au TIME: 10am - 4pm
COST:$15pp - garden entry and delicious morning or afternoon tea. Children free entry 12 and under.
OPEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday
GOOD FRIDAY FRESH SEAFOOD BUFFET & ACOUSTIC MUSIC
Seafood dinner and fabulous live acoustic set with Genevieve Chadwick on guitar and vocals.
WHERE: Exies Club, Cnr Yambil & Jondaryan Ave, Griffith
CONTACT: 02 6962 1211 bookings essential & prepayment by 12 April required
WEB/FB: exies.com.au
COST: $50 per person, u15 years $18, U7 years free
BACCHUS ON THE LAKE
Griffith Feral Joggers hold an annual family running event, open to all ages and abilities, every Good Friday at Lake Wyangan. Participants have the choice of entering either the 5 km Sprint, 10 km Endurance or 8 km Walk.
WHERE: Lake Wyangan Picnic Area, Lakes Rd
CONTACT: griffithbacchus.org.au (online registration closes Thursday, 13 April at 4pm)
TIME: 7:15 onwards for walkers & 9:00 am for runners
COST: Adults $15 (or $25 on race day) Juniors 16 & Under $10 (or $15 on race day) Walkers $10 Family $40 (or $60 on race day). A family consists of either 1 or 2 adults and up to 5 children. Each member of a family can enter any of the 3 events.
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Saturday
CHILDREN’S EASTER BRUNCH ON BANNA
Come along with your family and friends for a fabulous morning of food, fun and games. The morning will include brunch, craft, singing & dancing, face painting and a stage show. Plus fabulous games, including a monster Easter egg hunt at 11.15am, giant tug-of-war and parachute games.
WHERE: CWA Park, Banna Ave, Griffith
CONTACT: Viki Dalla 0409 817 337
TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm
COST: Children free, Adults - gold coin donation for brunch
NATIONAL RENAULT EASTER RALLY
The Renaults are coming to Griffith for their 15th Rally. View and admire the beautiful little cars and chat to the owners of these Renault 4cv’s.
WHERE: Saturday: 10am - 10.45am @ Centenary Sculptures, I00F Park, Kookora Street; 12pm - 1.30pm @ Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, Remembrance Drive. Sunday: 12pm-1pm @ McWilliam’s Wines, Jack McWilliam Road, Hanwood
EASTER CRAFTERNOON
An afternoon of Yenda Craft Beers, Southern style smoked BBQ, live music with bands Living in Paradise and 3 Way Lane in the Beer Garden at the Area Hotel.
WHERE: Area Hotel 208 Banna Avenue Griffith
TIME: from noon
SATURDAY SIDEWALK SALE
Griffith Business Chamber is once again supporting the Easter sidewalk extravaganza sale.
WHERE: Banna Ave shopping precinct
TIME: 9am-2pm
BUSKERS, BANDS & BANTER IN BANNA AVENUE – ENJOY AND SUPPORT OUR TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS
“CHILL OUT AT THE EXIES” MUSIC, WINE TASTING & TAPAS
Relax at the Exies with tunes by Genevieve Chadwick, delicious tapas dishes and wine tasting with Berton’s Premium Wines.
WHERE: Exies Club, Cnr Yambil & Jondaryan Ave, Griffith
CONTACT: 02 6962 1211
TIME: 5-8pm
GRIFFITH TOURS - SPECIALISED LOCAL TOURS
A tailored tour showcases the areas agriculture, including visits to winery cellar doors for tasting and sales and visits to gourmet smallgoods producers. Lunch provided featuring locally grown and processed goodies. Individual or group bookings are welcome and pickup can be arranged from your accommodation. Maximum group of 12 people.
WHERE: Tour around Griffith region, pickup location to be arranged
CONTACT: Simon & Louise 0409 328 249. Bookings are essential
WEB/FB: griffithtours.com.au
TIME: 9-9.30am pick-up returning at around 4pm
COST: $95pp including lunch with complimentary wine.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday
EASTER @ MCWILLIAM’S WINES
Enjoy tasting award winning wines at the beautiful McWilliams barrel cellar door. Antipasto platters also available for $15. McWilliams Wines are looking forward to a busy weekend with great weather. Fantastic to be working with local foodies, SugarMill and Bella Vita. Very excited to be holding the Rare Fortified Barrell Tasting class with Russell Cody. Guaranteed to be a grea weekend.
WHERE: McWilliam’s Wines Hanwood Estate, Jack McWilliam Road, Hanwood
CONTACT: Cellar Door 02 69633404 WEB/FB: mcwilliams.com.au
TIME: 10am – 4pm Cost: Entry and tasting free
CALABRIA FAMILY WINES
Visit the cellar door and enjoy Italian alternate wine varieties with local antipasti.
WHERE: Calabria Family Wines, Brayne Road Griffith
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm, Monday 10am-2pm
CONTACT: 02 6969 0800 WEB/FB: calabriawines.com.au
TONY JOE’S SIDESHOW FUN
Fun for all the family with Tony Joe’s sideshow rides and entertainment including Giant Slide, UFO and Jumping Castle all day!
WHERE: Kooyoo Street (near the Post Office)
TIME: 9am-5pm
COST: Rides at various prices
OPEN GARDEN AT MICK & MARJ CARERI’S ‘ROSEWOOD PARK ON STOKES’
A beautiful garden with many rooms, surrounded by a lush vineyard, the garden has many striking features including Lorraine Lee climbing roses, a water feature with a gazebo and jetty, arbours, arches, flowering beds and more. Morning and afternoon tea available, also welcome to BYO a picnic.
WHERE:2355a Stokes Road, Hanwood
CONTACT: Marj Careri 0439 004 708
TIME: 9am-5pm
WHEN: Saturday & Monday
COST: $10 garden entry which includes morning or afternoon tea. Children, 12 years and under are free.
EASTER SATURDAY AT THE LEAGUES
On Saturday the entertainment will continue all day – Hidden Temple, a dynamic duo will begin the day from 1.30-5.30pm followed by Ten Speed kicking off at 8.30pm to carry on the festivities through until close.
WHERE: Griffith Leagues Club, 2 Bridge Road Griffith
CONTACT: griffithleagues.com.au
TIME: live music 1.30pm-5.30pm & 8.30pm-close
JET SPRINT BOAT RACING
The jet boats return with thrilling action this Easter Saturday at the Lake Wyangan mud track, a family friendly event. No alcohol permitted through the gate, full catering and bar available at the track. Hosted by the Griffith Boat Club.
WHERE: Griffith Boat Club, Lakes Road. Lake Wyangan
CONTACT: 02 6962 3171
TIME: Gates open at 2pm racing to start at 3pm through to approx. 10pm
COST: Family (2A & 2C) $60, Adults $25, Pensioner $20, School student $15 & kids under 6 free
Sunday
EASTER SUNDAY @ MCWILLIAM’S WINES
Relax at McWilliam’s with wine tasting, antipasto platters and live music.
WHERE: McWilliam’s Wines Hanwood Estate, Jack McWilliam Road, Hanwood
CONTACT: Cellar Door 02 69633404
WEB/FB: mcwilliams.com.au TIME: 10am–4pm
COST: Entry and tasting free. Platters $15
SUNDAY AT BERTON’S
Enjoy tasting the range of wines, or enjoy a glass of your favourite with a delicious platter. Admire the display of artwork by local Artists. The cellar door is offering 30% discount across the range ondozen lots.
WHERE: Berton Vineyards, 55 Mirrool Ave Yenda
CONTACT: 02 6968 1600
WEB/FB: bertonvineyards.com.au
TIME: 10am - 4pm
COST: $10 platters for 2
YARRAN - EASTER SUNDAY 2017 VINTAGE DAY
Come out to the Yarran cellar door on Easter Sunday and enjoy spectacular views of the Cocoparra ranges while relaxing with a glass of Yarran wine, a plate of 3 Brothers food & live music from the talented Jones family - Peter, Max & Ted. Bring a blanket or chair. It doesn’t get much better than that!
WHERE: Yarran Wines, 178 Myall Park Road, Yenda
CONTACT: 02 6968 1125
WEB/FB: yarranwines.com.au TIME: 12- 5pm
COST: Admission free
BELLA VITA TOURS GRIFFITH
Will be running tours on Easter Sunday between the Winery festivals. Guests will receive discounts up to 25% off at visiting wineries. Pick up and drop off from the information centre. Places are limited. Pre-book picnic platters $20.
CONTACT: Cass on 0437927651 – bookings essential
WEB/FB: bellavita.tours COST: from $90pp
For more information visit www.griffitheasterparty.com.au
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