Jumpers & Jazz in July Update - Brand New Blog

The Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival is now less than three weeks away.
The days are getting shorter, the trees are losing their leaves and the sound of knitting needles clicking is growing louder.  Yes, Jumpers and Jazz in July 2010 is almost upon us and the program is bursting at the seams.  Keep up to date with the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival's brand new blog, visit the website and take a look at the Gig Guide, then study the official program so you can get the Jumpers and Jazz experience to suit you.

Jumpers and Jazz in July Update

It is now two months and one week until the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival kicks off for 2010.
The program is now coming together and is bursting at the seams with fun and lively entertainment, so stay tuned for its official release date. The best way to stay up to date on the program is still the website - so make sure you add it to your favourites and keep up to date as all the latest news is released. The tree jumper exhibition is now nearly full, so if you're a textile artist, creative individual or even part of a knitting group that would like to create thier own unique tree jumper, make sure you register your tree jumper as soon as possible.

Only One Week Left to Nominate!

The Heritage Business Excellence Awards are gearing up in Warwick. There is now only one week left for the public to nominate a business they feel is outstanding. After the nominations have been gathered, businesses will be notified of thier nomination and get the chance to fill in thier submissions. The quality of the submission will be the major factor in which businesses receive awards. A Panel of judges from outside the region and a local advisor will have the job of sifting through the entries and deciding which businesses will receive awards.
Winners will then be announced at the Gala Awards Ceremony held on Saturday 5th June.

Goodluck to all businesses who are nominated!

Don't forget to nominate you only have a week left!

Easter Fair saw blue skies

This year's Warwick Easter Fair was a brilliant success. Blue skies and and light breeze was perfect weather for the Easter Fair. The market stalls clustered near the shade trees and Band Rotunda and then the crowd descended. It was estimated that 3000 people visited the Park on Easter Saturday to browse the market, view the Pontiacs and join in the Easter Egg Hunt hosted by 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny. The lovely belladiva sopranos performed an impromptu teaser for their upcoming concert in Warwick on the 15th April. Kids activities, tasty treats and awesome hand made gifts proved the Easter Fair is set to be an annual favourite.

Colour in the Warwick Easter Fair

There is now only two days left unti the Warwick Easter Fair.

With so much on offer, there is simply something for the entire family.

You can't go past the pontiac show and shine, the great fresh foods, yummy snacks and awesome kids activities.

This year the 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny colouring competition is in full swing and is still open for kids to enter. With 38 entries already submitted there is an abundance of colour and creation.

Kids can join in and colour at the Warwick Easter Fair and go into the draw to win an Easter Basket. For more information visit the Warwick Tourism & Events stall at the Warwick Easter Fair.

Easter Fair Update: more than just a market

Warwick Easter Fair is returning to beautiful Leslie Park on Saturday 3rd April with something for the whole family. 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny will host the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00am, the QLD Pontiac Car Club will hold their Show 'n' Shine in the park and Rainbow FM is set to broadcast live from the event.

Warwick Easter Fair offers a fantastic range of market stalls from jewellery, craft, crystals, organic soaps & products, to fresh fruit & vegetables from Allora and the Granite Belt along with yummy home made fudge, goodies, pickles and jams.

There will be plenty on offer for the kids, with local talent Clayton Creations Face painting, visiting Crazy Candles Interactive Candle Making, the ABC Learning Centre activities tent & ABC Bear and the 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny Colouring Competition and Easter Egg Hunt.

You can enjoya tasty snack with a choice of Churros (spanish donuts), Dutch Poffertjes, home made sweets, Morish Nuts, Xpresso Coffee and something more substantial from the Salvation Army Food Van.

Admire the Pontiacs, pick up some fresh produce, look for that last minute Easter gift, join in the Easter Egg Hunt or browse the variety of stalls at the Warwick Easter Fair. All the fun will start from 9:00am and run until 3:00pm.

The Heritage Business Excellence Awards Launched

Last night the Heritage Business Excellence Awards of Warwick, were officially launched for 2010. Nomination forms are now available for the public to vote for a business they believe excels. Nomination entries close Friday the 23rd April 2010 and the Gala Awards Night will be held on Saturday the 5th June. Between April 23 and June 5, businesses who were nominated prepare their submissions and the judges select the most worthy. This year's theme was also announced as 'Celebrate Success'.

To market, to market to buy a ..... choc egg?

Easter is a lovely time in Warwick for visitors and locals alike. The weather cools and you relish the autumn sun and colder nights. It's not long now until the Easter Fair so any stall holders who would like to attend - don't forget to register. There is a great mix of stalls registered for this year's Easter Fair and the Pontiac Car Club's Show 'n' Shine, Easter Egg Hunt hosted by 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny and some great fresh food and sweat treats on offer. With 3 weeks to go - it won't be long before the Easter Eggs start piling up!

How are YOU travelling to the Apple & Grape Festival?

With two weeks to the big weekend of the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival your probably already planning how your going to experience the festival. If your accomodation is in Warwick or if you live in Warwick you can de-stress about driving then finding a car park or getting too tired to drive back, because 'Warwick Country Tours' is offering a bus transfers over the big weekend.

Options include:

• 'Return to Cloudlands' Gala Ball on Friday Return Transfers


• One way transfers each way on Saturday


• Return Food & Wine Fiesta Transfer Sunday

Well don't wait...start planning now!

Jumpers and Jazz in July News

It may be five whole months away, but in the event world Jumpers and Jazz in July is just around the corner. What is there to look forwad to? The usual awesome textile displays also known as 'tree jumpers' and a selection of some jazzy music talent. Already confirmed is the Ipswich City Big Band and there is more soon to be announced. As always there will be exhibitions, gigs, markets and more all set in a cool winter landscape. So forget the heat - start knitting a scarf because its only 5 months away!

A step back in Show Days

Remember when you were a kid and you went to you rural show? Maybe you do, maybe you don't. Either way you don't have to miss out! The small town of Allora on the Darling Downs hosts its own Show Day today and one of the cutest shows ever this weekend. Partly because the Show Grounds in Allora are well looked after and partly because of its small size but mostly because of the traditional country show programme - it's one show you should definitly do at least once. It has all the horse events, live stock competitions and a dog show absolutely bursting at the seams with preened and pretty purebred dogs strutting their stuff. Large shady trees shelter spectators and there is something happening all the time. If your passing this way this weekend you should definitly drop in and take a look and probably a photo too!

Australia Honors Hard Work and Commitment

Warwick Tourism & Events was excited yesterday when the Australia Day awards in Warwick appreciated outstanding community members. Congratulations go to Citizen of the year Peter Stewart, Junior Citizen of the year Daniel Rayner, Junior Cultural went to Kirstin Payne. Congratulations to Claire Schofield who recieved the Culture Award and who has contributed so much to tourism in the region over the years. Sports Administrator went to Anne Glass, Brodie Sharmam and Cameron Shephard received the 2010 Junior Sports Award and Sports Award. The Community Event went to Shadows of the Past premiere in Killarney. The Community project went to the Warwick Peace Garden Project.

Congratulations to all of these deserving community minded people!

Very Vintage Vehicles

Allora Heritage Weekend on 23rd & 24th January 2010, hosted by the Warwick Veteran & Vintage Car Club, sees the little town of Allora on the Darling Downs turn into a virtual hub of vintage veterans.

You can get your fill of vintage vehicles with:

• Vintage & Veteran Cars & Motorcycles
• Horse Drawn Machinery
• Stationary Engines
• Trucks tractors and machinery
• Working displays
• Hay making Equipment through the ages
• Craft & quilters
  

This weekend is worth a look whether your a vintage fanatic or simply a passer by.

Warwick Easter Fair 2010

The first Warwick Easter Fair was held in 2009 and proved popular with visitors and locals. Ideally located the Fair saw a steady stream of shoppers dropping in while they completed a last minute shop for easter.

Especially popular was the Easter Egg hunt with a whole heap of kids rocking up first thing in the morning to greet 'Bugs' the Easter Bunny and ready to hunt for eggs.

This year it is sure to be even better, the Fair is made more than just a market by the little extra activities that make it so fun!

'Bugs' will be back again, more kids activities are planned and some new features are soon to be confirmed.

New Stallholders are always welcome!