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SATURDAY 30 JULY - FROM 2PM Multicultural entertainment, food and craft stalls SUNDAY 31 JULY - 9AM TO 3.30PM 5 stages of entertainment, hundreds of food, wine and craft stalls FREE ENTRY facebook.com/childersfestival #childersfestival childersfestival.com.au OPERA BY THE LAKE SATURDAY 30 JULY - 3PM $25 ISIS CENTRAL SUGAR MILL CANE FIRE TOURS 28 & 29 JULY - 3.30PM $39

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  • SATURDAY 30 JULY - FROM 2PM Multicultural entertainment, food and craft stalls

    SUNDAY 31 JULY - 9AM TO 3.30PM 5 stages of entertainment, hundreds of food,

    wine and craft stalls

    FREE ENTRY

    facebook.com/childersfestival #childersfestival

    childersfestival.com.au

    OPERA BY THE LAKE SATURDAY 30 JULY - 3pm

    $25

    ISIS CENTRAL SUGAR MILL CANE FIRE TOURS

    28 & 29 JULY - 3.30pm

    $39

  • WELCOMEWelcome to the Southern Great Barrier Reef for the 2016 Childers Festival – part of our vibrant calendar of events that makes Queensland the best address on earth.

    Experiences are at the core of any destination event and I hope you come away from the Childers Festival with some amazing Queensland memories.

    Events play an important role in showcasing a destination, driving visitation, fostering community pride and creating jobs for the local community.

    The Palaszczuk Government recognises that events drive Queensland’s tourism economy and we are proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program.

    Thank you to the event organisers, volunteers, and those who have come together to deliver the Childers Festival for Queensland, and I encourage you to make the most of the tourism offerings throughout the destination.

    The Hon Kate Jones MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events

    MAYOR’S MESSAGEI know I speak for residents right across our beautiful region when I express the immense sense of pride I feel each time I attend the Childers Festival.

    What unfolds on the streets of Childers during this magnificent festival provides a window to what comprises the very essence of the community of the Bundaberg Region.

    We enjoy the venue, the weather, the entertainment and the opportunity to share with others everything that is unique to our region.

    The Childers Festival has firmly entrenched itself as one of the premier events not only in our region, but across the whole of the state.

    Now in its 21st year, the Childers Festival continues to unlock the secret to what makes a great community occasion. An event that engages everyone.

    Where else can you walk the national highway framed by historic buildings while music floats around the festival site tantalised by the aroma of food from a score of nations around the world?

    Every year there is something fresh, something exciting, something that adds to the magic of this event. Hundreds of stallholders also boost the enjoyment of the day for those who love to browse quality street stalls.

    Events such as Opera by the Lake; the Isis Central Sugar Mill & Cane Fire Tour and Historic Coach Tours are initiatives of the Friends of the Festival, a Childers group that continues to have valuable input into the festival program.

    I must congratulate the team at Pilotlight Productions for the effort that has gone into creating a musical to be included in the festival week program.

    Please accept my personal invitation to join with the thousands who attend this benchmark festival each year. You certainly will not be disappointed.

    May I acknowledge and express my sincere thanks to the many regional businesses who come forward each year to financially support this event.

    See you at the Childers Festival!

    Jack Dempsey Mayor - Bundaberg Regional Council

    TABLE OF CONTENTSSchedule of Events 4-5

    Events 6-9

    Attractions 10

    Saturday 30 July - Stage Info 11

    Festival Map 12-13

    Sunday 31 July - Stage Info 14-15

    Performers 16-19

    FAQs 20-21

    Parking 21

    Friends and Sponsors 22-24

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  • THURSDAY 28 JULY3.30pm (Childers)

    2.45pm (Bundaberg)

    Isis Central Sugar Mill and Cane Fire Tour Departs Crescent Street, Childers Departs Riverside Parklands, Bundaberg

    FRIDAY 29 JULY9.30am Childers “Off the Wagon” Wine Tours

    Departure Points to be advised on booking

    3.30pm (Childers)

    2.45pm (Bundaberg)

    Isis Central Sugar Mill and Cane Fire Tour Departs Crescent Street, Childers Departs Riverside Parklands, Bundaberg

    6.30pm for 7pm start

    Childers Festival Dinner “Hill of Promise” Winery, 8 Mango Hill Drive, Childers

    7.00pm “RaW” Musical Pilotlight Productions Isis Cultural Centre, 49 Churchill St, Childers

    SATURDAY 30 JULY9.00am Arts in the Park

    Millennium Park, Childers

    9.30am Childers “Off the Wagon” Wine Tours Departure Points to be advised on booking

    10.00am Childers Historical Bus Tour Crescent Street Car Park, Childers

    11.30am Paragon Theatre History Tour Paragon Theatre, 75 Churchill St, Childers

    1.00pm Childers Historical Bus Tour Crescent Street Car Park, Childers

    2.00pm CHILDERS FESTIVAL Crescent Street, Childers

    2.00pm “RaW” Musical Pilotlight Productions Isis Cultural Centre, 49 Churchill St, Childers

    3.00pm Opera by the Lake – OperaQ Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat. 10kms north of Childers. 122 Farnsfield Rd, Nth Isis

    3.00pm Public Art and Memorial Walk ChArts, 72 Churchill Street, Childers

    6.00pm Multicultural Mass Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cnr Churchill & Stewart Street, Childers

    7.00pm “RaW” Musical Pilotlight Productions Isis Cultural Centre, 49 Churchill St, Childers

    SUNDAY 31 JULY9.00am – 3.30pm

    CHILDERS FESTIVAL Churchill and Crescent Streets, Childers

    10.00am Childers Festival Instameet Meet at Paragon Theatre, Childers

    MONDAY 1 AUGUST9.30am Childers “Off the Wagon” Wine Tours

    Departure Points to be advised on booking

    For more event information, including how to purchase tickets, please refer to the following pages or go to childersfestival.com.au

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    FREE EVENT

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  • TICKETS: Mary 0408 875 305, Cellar door 4126 1311, Winery 4126 3470, Email [email protected]

    RAW “MUSICAL”In October 2011, Childers staged “Red Soil, White Sugar”, a play about the Childers Sugar Strike of 1911, by Erroll O`Neill. Local composer Tony Carey contributed songs and obtained permission to rewrite the play as a musical, expanding the scope and the score, and sharpening the action and the focus.

    VENUE: Isis Cultural Centre. TIMES: Friday 29 July at 7pm, Saturday 30 July at 2pm, Saturday 30 July at 7pm. COST: $15 per adult, $12 concession, $10 Children (under 17 year), Discounts apply for groups. TICKETS: bundabergtickets.com.au/event/raw-2238

    ARTS IN THE PARKArt in the Park is a fun way of showcasing Childers Art Group. If they wish to, members of the public can “paint an old fence paling” for keepsakes. There will also be an opportunity to have “a play with clay” for those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. So come along and join in!

    VENUE: Millennium Park, Childers. TIMES: Saturday 30 July, 9am to 2pm. CONTACT: Childers Art Group, Meredyth Castro 4126 7273 or [email protected]

    CHILDERS FESTIVAL HISTORICAL BUS TOURSFourth-generation local resident, Warren Martin, invites you on an informative bus tour that goes beyond the picturesque streets of Childers and discovers the history behind this fascinating town.

    TIMES: Saturday 30 July, 10am & 1pm. DEPARTURE POINT: In front of QCWA Building, Crescent Street, Childers. DURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes. COST: $8 per person. TICKETS: childersfestival.com.au

    ISIS CENTRAL SUGAR MILL AND CANE FIRE TOURExperience first-hand the journey of sugarcane from field to raw sugar on this visually informative tour, which includes visits to a cane farm using “green cane harvesting”, to various locations around the Isis Central Sugar Mill, before witnessing the exciting spectacle of a “cane fire”. The tour will conclude in Childers with a BBQ dinner.

    DEPARTS: Thursday 28 July. ex Childers, Crescent Street Car Park at 3.30pm. ex Bundaberg, Riverside Parklands at 2.45pm. Friday 29 July. ex Childers, Crescent Street Car Park at 3.30pm. ex Bundaberg, Riverside Parklands at 2.45pm. COST: $39 per person; $15 per child (under 12). TICKETS: childersfestival.com.au (PLEASE NOTE – The cane fire is dependent on weather conditions at the time of the tour. Due to workplace, health and safety regulations, the tour will visit only selected locations around the Isis Central Sugar Mill.)

    CHILDERS “OFF THE WAGON” WINE TOURSEnjoy a fully-escorted tour visiting three Childers wineries and the historic Paragon Theatre, which also includes morning tea, lunch and wine tasting.

    DEPARTS: Friday 29 July at 9.30am, Saturday 30 July at 9.30am, Monday 1 August at 9.30am. (Approx return 4.30pm) DEPARTURE POINTS: Pre-arranged. COST: $99 per person; $60 per child (17 and under). TICKETS: 0427 621 899 or childersecolodge.com.au

    CHILDERS FESTIVAL DINNEREnjoy delicious seasonal local produce matched with award-winning preservative-free local wines and fortifieds in the ambience of a working winery.

    VENUE: “Hill of Promise” Winery, 8 Mango Hill Drive, Childers TIMES: Friday 29 July at 6.30pm for 7pm start COST: $65 per person, Pre-booked & paid tickets only. Limited numbers. Bookings close Wed 27 July 2016.

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  • RSPCA EDUCATIONAL MOBILE UNIT The recently updated EMU includes computer games and interactive activities, resources, displays, RSPCA campaign information, toys and games. New features include a human sized battery cage – feel the squeeze inside the cage of terror, a “threats to wildlife diorama” and information about being a vet/nurse, groomer, ranger or RSPCA worker. Qualified staff will be on hand to answer questions. GREAT FOR KIDS! LOCATION: Crescent Street Precinct. TIMES: Sunday 31 July, 9am-3.30pm.

    CHILDERS ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS @ ChARTS Watch local artists Kym Connell, Ginger Deller-Smith and members of the Childers Visual Art Group demonstrate and create art on the Childers Arts Space Verandah. The artists will also have beautiful and unique, locally created works for sale on the day. LOCATION: upstairs 72 Churchill Street. TIMES: Sunday 31 July – 9am to 3pm. Childers Arts Space and Backpacker Memorial will extend opening hours for the festival as follows: Friday 29 July 9am-4pm, Saturday 30 July 9am-5pm, Sunday 31 July 9-4.30pm.

    PARAGON THEATRE HISTORY TOURJoin Merissa (who between her and her grandparents have owned the building for over 50 years) in a full “behind the scenes” tour of this state heritage listed, entertainment venue. The tour includes a postcard and a drink of choice (excluding premium beer and spirits).

    TIME: Saturday 30 July at 11.30am. DEPARTURE POINT: Paragon Theatre, 75 Churchill Street, Childers. COST: $15 per person. TICKETS: paragontheatre.com.au

    PUBLIC ART TOUR AND MEMORIAL TALKA walking tour of the public art that forms the background of Childers main street, will be led by Gallery staff and joined by artists who participated in the project. At the conclusion of the walk, artist Sam Di Mauro will speak about his journey in creating the Childers Backpacker Memorial.

    TIME: Saturday 30 July, 3pm-5pm. COST: $10 (includes wine and light refreshments). BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Phone 4130 4876 or [email protected]

    OPERA BY THE LAKEJoin Opera Queensland’s emerging artists and members of the Bundaberg regional community on a round-the-world adventure of favourite opera and popular songs, set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Redbrook (only 10 kilometres north of Childers). The concert will also include a short presentation by “original artist” Colin Offord during interval, and food and refreshments will be available.

    TIME: Saturday 30 July at 3pm. DURATION: 1 hour 40 minutes includes interval. COST: $25 per adult, $10 (under 12). TICKETS: childersfestival.com.au (A coach will offer complimentary transfers from Childers departing at 2.30pm from the QCWA Building on the corner of Lord and Crescent Streets.)

    MULTICULTURAL MASSPrayers will be said in different languages and Parishioners will wear National Dress as part of this multicultural mass, which celebrates 75 years of worship in the church.

    TIME: Saturday 30 July, 6.00pm. VENUE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 38-44 Churchill St, Childers

    CHILDERS FESTIVAL INSTAMEETThis year the Childers Festival will be holding an Instameet in conjunction with the wonderful celebrations of the day. The Instameet will be a little bit different and will involve a scavenger hunt of pics to take and there will be prizes on offer for the most creative set of images.

    TIME: Sunday 31 July at 10am-11am. DEPARTURE POINT: Paragon Theatre, 75 Churchill Street, Childers.

    FREE

    FREE

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  • SATURDAY 30 JULYFestivities kick off in Crescent Street with a string of quality acts performing from 2pm to 10pm on the Main Stage. Market stalls, food vendors and a “Youth Space” – an area of amusement rides dedicated to all ages – will ensure that there will be plenty for everyone.

    STAGE 1 Crescent Street

    2.00pm Walisuma

    2.45pm Phoebe Jay

    3.15pm Matt Munro

    3.40pm Graham Moes

    4.10pm Fat Picnic

    4.55pm Joe Tee and Afrodisa Band

    5.40pm Soul City

    7.10pm The Twine

    8.00pm-10.00pm Soul City

    SOUL CITY A true 9 piece Soul, Funk, Pop and Rock band boasting professional musicians and a sizzling horn section, Soul City is a high energy party band that is guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

    FREE ENTRYTHE OLD PHARMACY A visitor attraction overflowing with appealing pharmaceutical displays and early medicines from the last century, local artwork and handmade souvenirs. The Old Pharmacy is free to enter, with tours of the dispensary costed at $5 Adults, $4.50 concession card holders & $3 children. LOCATION: 90 Churchill Street TIMES: Saturday 30 July 9am-2pm, Sunday 31 July 9am-3pm

    CHILDERS MILITARY AND MEMORABILIA MUSEUM Venture down Ashby Lane to discover this amazing collection of over 43,000 items from 149 countries. The museum features items from the Zulu and Boer Wars, through the World Wars to more recent conflicts, and has received numerous additional and interesting items over the past twelve months. LOCATION: Ashby Lane TIMES: Saturday 30 July 8.30am-2pm, Sunday 31 July 8.30am-4pm COST: $5 per adult; $2.50 per child (3 to 12 years)

    CHILDERS HISTORICAL VILLAGE Situated in Taylor Street, just to the east of the event area, the complex includes the original Isis Central Mill School, a workers cottage, the Waluma Post Office and two steam locomotive displays. Tours of the buildings are just $3. Within the grounds there is room to sit and relax and enjoy a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee or cold drink. LOCATION: Taylor Street TIMES: Sunday 31 July, 9am-3pm

    CHILDERS FIRE HOUSE POTTERS Situated just beyond Mammino’s Gourmet Ice Cream, the Childers Fire House Potters will display their varied skills, including “on the wheel” demonstrations, in creating both functional and artistic work. LOCATION: 89A Churchill Street TIMES: Sunday 31 July, 8am-3.30pm

    QCWA ROOMS Situated conveniently in Crescent Street, the QCWA Rooms offers the ideal spot to rest and sample delicious homemade sandwiches and cakes. LOCATION: Crescent Street TIMES: Sunday 31 July, 9am-3.30pm.

    CHIILDERS FESTIVAL AND SUGAR CANE HISTORICAL DISPAYS This year the Isis Cultural Centre will host two intriguing displays – a Childers Festival historical display which will be expanded from last year to include more merchandise, programs and other memorabilia, and a “Sugar Cane” display organised by Canegrowers Isis. LOCATION: Isis Cultural Centre TIMES: Displays will be open to the public from Friday night through to Sunday afternoon.

    FREE

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  • CONTACT PHONE NUMBERSEmergency – call Triple (000)

    Ambulance Transport 131 233

    Policelink 131444

    Bundaberg Police 4153 9111

    Childers Visitor Information Centre 1300 722 099

    Bundaberg Regional Council 1300 883 699

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  • SUNDAY 31 JULYSTAGE 1 Crescent Street9.00am Graham Moes

    9.30am The Twine

    10.10am Joe Tee and Afrodisa Band

    10.50am Colombian Dance Group

    11.00am Fat Picnic

    11.40am Colombian Dance Group

    11.50am The Twine

    12.30pm Colombian Dance Group

    12.40pm Joe Tee and Afrodisa Band

    1.20pm Colombian Dance Group

    1.30pm The Twine

    2.10pm Fat Picnic

    2.50-3.30pm Joe Tee and Afrodisa Band

    PAVEROCK QUARRY STAGE Outside Isis Cultural Centre

    9.00am Isis Multicultural Group

    9.15am Walisuma

    10.00am Isis Multicultural Group

    10.15am Al Davies

    10.30am SeaNic Sounds

    11.00am OFFICIAL OPENING

    11.15am Phoebe Jay

    11.45am Colin Offord

    12.25pm Al Davies

    12.35pm Walisuma

    1.10pm Seanic Sounds

    1.40pm Phoebe Jay

    2.10pm Colin Offord

    2.50pm Al Davies

    3-3.30pm Walisuma

    STAGE 3 Outside Isis Tyrepower9.00am Swing Alive

    9.30am Kiara Jack and the Jills

    10.10am Slainte

    10.50am Swing Alive

    11.30am Brass Monkeys

    12.20pm Kiara Jack and the Jills

    1.00pm Slainte

    1.40pm Swing Alive

    2.20pm Kiara Jack and the Jills

    3-3.30pm Slainte

    STAGE 4 Inside Childers Courthouse Grounds9.00am Just Rock’n’Roll Dance & Car Club Bberg

    9.55am Arabian Nights Bollywood Dreams

    10.20am Matt Munro

    11.05am Just Rock’n’Roll Dance & Car Club Bberg

    11.45am ZClub Dance Fitness

    12.00 noon Arabian Nights Bollywood Dreams

    12.20pm Bundaberg Hula Girls

    12.35pm Just Rock’n’Roll Dance & Car Club Bberg

    1.30pm ZClub Dance Fitness

    1.50pm Matt Munro

    2.35-3.30pm Just Rock’n’Roll Dance & Car Club Bberg

    STAGE 5 Inside Isis Cultural Centre11.00am Dance’n’Move Productions

    11.30am Bundaberg Youth Orchestra

    12noon Dance’n’Move Productions

    12.30pm OperaQ – Emerging artists and Open Stage workshop participants

    1.15pm Bundaberg Youth Orchestra

    1.45pm Dance’n’Move Productions

    2.15-2.45pm Bundaberg Youth Orchestra

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    FREE ENTRY

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    FESTIVAL DAY! SUNDAY 31 JULYOver 400 market stalls, wineries and food vendors will line the street of Childers providing an unforgettable festival experience. A highlight of the festival is the opportunity to sample cuisine from all parts of the globe. Remember one dish is never enough!

    For a full list of market stalls, food vendors and wineries at the event, please refer to www.childersfestival.com.au

    Five stages of non-stop entertainment include upbeat contemporary music, traditional tunes from places such as Ireland and South America, and truly multicultural music and dancing groups representing the Caribbean, Colombia, Africa and the South Pacific. With over a dozen new acts to the festival, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

    PERFORMERSFAT PICNIC Brisbane Roots and Funk Band that creates high energy and fun music served up with fat bass, a hot horn section and rocking steel guitar. NEW

    JOE TEE & AFRODISA BAND A unique band incorporating African “roots” rhythms, extended by articulate arrangements and soulful vocals, to create an infectious dance feel.

    THE TWINE A joyous roller-coaster of wild rhythm and groove that will get all ages stomping along, this show is an absolute must see.

    GRAHAM MOES A soul singer set in a world of electronic influences. On stage, he delivers a distinctive style of vocal looping that transcends a variety of music genres. NEW

    PHOEBE JAY Current 2015 Junior Gympie Music Muster Talent Search winner and receiving phenomenal support through her latest single, Phoebe loves all aspects of performing Country Music. NEW

    MATT MUNRO A 16 year old singer/songwriter/guitarist from Childers, Matthew is described as having a unique sound and an ability to tell a story through song.

    WALISUMA A group of South American born musicians who rekindle the ancient spirits of the Andes with timeless songs and traditional instruments.

    COLOMBIAN DANCE GROUP Witness the passion of Colombian dance with this traditional dance group, as they perform a number of time-honoured dances from South America. NEW

    KIARA JACK & THE JILLS An indie roots trio hailing from the Gold Coast who’s live performances are infused with driving rhythms and dark piano riffs. NEW

    SLAINTE A highly acclaimed traditional Irish Music 6 piece band who deliver the ageless Celtic sound through a wonderful blend of vocals and instruments.

    SWING ALIVE Internationally acclaimed vocalist Vibeke Voller backed by seasoned musicians to perform a high quality blend of Swing, Jazz, Latin and Contemporary music. NEW

  • COLIN OFFORD The combination of wild music and highly original instruments such as the “stringed” Australasian Mouthbow, performed by a genuine original artist. NEW

    FIESTA TROPICALE This vibrant roving band will feature tropical party and dance music from the Caribbean on its “Band on Wheels”.

    EL CIRCO ENTERTAINMENT Their free Circus workshops and exercises using juggling, hula hooping & other circus toys are designed to make you feel great and have heaps of fun! GREAT FOR KIDS – CRESCENT STREET. NEW

    SACRED CIRCUS STILTWALKERS Visually spectacular, these incredibly gifted stilt walkers will create a vibrant street atmosphere with their dazzling costumes.

    BUNDABERG CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND Dressed in the traditional Sutherland tartan, this pipe band will perform a number of Celtic and Aussie tunes in Millennium Park.

    BRASS MONKEYS From a rockin’ party band to a major tribute show production, this band does it all, guaranteeing the audience a carnival of music.

    OPERAQ PERFORMANCE Opera Queensland’s emerging artists will combine with Open Stage workshop participants from the Bundaberg region to present a concert of Opera favourites.

    AL DAVIES Performing superb instrumental Spanish/Classical/ Flamenco Guitar, this highly experienced musician has enjoyed success both overseas and locally.

    SEANIC SOUNDS Hervey Bay based sibling duo who are singer/songwriters, who play an extensive array of music genres that showcases beat boxing, violin, guitar and vocals. NEW

    ISIS MULTICULTURAL GROUP An old favourite of the festival, this local dancing group will perform a variety of colourful dances from all parts of Asia.

    BUNDABERG HULA GIRLS The effortless motion of Hula dancing, accompanied by the mesmerizing beat of Polynesian music, will be presented by this talented group of young dancers.

    JUST ROCK’N’ROLL DANCE AND CAR CLUB BUNDABERG The classic Rock’n’Roll and Golden Oldies of the Fifties and Sixties will be brought to life with this dynamic dancing group.

    ARABIAN NIGHTS BOLLYWOOD DREAMS Newly formed dance group representing a myriad of countries throughout the world, with a strong focus on Bellydance and Bollywood styles! NEW

    ZCLUB FITNESS Packed full of fun and inspiration, Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that is more like a celebration!

    BUNDABERG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Conducted by Robert Rotar, this group is one of Australia’s longest running regional youth orchestras and continues to develop orchestral skills in young musicians. NEW

    DANCE’N’MOVE PRODUCTIONS This local dance company will perform a variety of dance routines, including jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics!

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  • FAQ’STHE CHILDERS FESTIVAL is held on the last weekend in July annually.

    ATMs There are a number of ATMs in the main street and mobile ATM’s will be positioned at the western end of the main street and near Stage One in Crescent Street.

    PETS No pets are allowed on the Event site, with the exception of Guide Dogs for the blind. Please be aware that the sun, dehydration, noise and many people can increase the stress and health problems for our pets.

    DOG MINDING On Sunday 31 July, Red Collar Rescue Inc. will be onsite at the Childers Showground offering a dog minding service so your furry friend can be cared for whilst you attend the Festival. The service will be available between 9am and 3.30pm at a cost of $10 per dog and offers your dog a shaded area, water, exercise and of course companionship!

    Red Collar Rescue Inc. is an independent, non-profit, charitable organisation located in Biggenden and 100% of earnings from this dog minding service will go directly to caring for the animals in its care. For more information, please contact 0438 869 085

    SMOKING is not permitted in the Festival Entertainment Area at all. Designated smoking areas located outside the festival precinct will be clearly signed and are marked on the Festival Map.

    ALCOHOL can be purchased from the winery and liquor stalls at the event, but can only be sampled and drank in the consumption areas, generally adjacent to these stalls. There will be a bar with a licensed area open on Saturday night near Stage One in Crescent Street. Patrons are asked to drink responsibly and reminded that only adults 18 years or over are allowed to consume alcohol.

    QUEENSLAND POLICE A marquee located at the corner of Bruce Highway and North Street, as indicated on the Festival Map, will be manned by Queensland Police on Sunday 31 July. Police will also be on patrol in the festival area.

    FIRST AID is located at the Queensland Ambulance Station located in North Street to the north of the Neighbourhood Centre, as indicated on the Festival Map.

    LOST PROPERTY is located at the Childers Information Centre in the Palace Building in the Main Street, as indicated on the Festival Map.

    BABY FEED AND CHANGE The Australian Breastfeeding Association – Childers Group “Feed and Change Tent” will be located in Millennium Park in Crescent Street (behind the NAB and adjacent to the Children’s playground). There are also baby changing stations in the toilet facilities located in Millennium Park and at the Isis Cultural Centre.

    TOILETS with facilities for the disabled, are located inside the Isis Cultural Centre and at Millennium Park. Toilet trucks will also be located in North Street outside the Neighbourhood Centre and in Crescent Street at the rear of the carpark near Stage One.

    PARKING AND PARK’N’RIDE There are a number of parking options including St Joseph Primary School $10, Isis District High School $5, Childers Showgrounds free of charge and a designated area at corner of Lord and Crescent Streets for disabled parking only. Please note that coaches can only drop off and collect from this area. Motorists are asked to consider residents and not to park in driveways. Police will be monitoring the situation throughout the day. Park’n’Ride services will be offered throughout the day from designated parking areas and along the Bruce Highway. Childers Taxi is available on 0428 786 786. Please refer to the map for parking options and park’n’ride locations.

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    DIRECTIONS TO DISABLED PARKING

    From South (Maryborough) From North (Bundaberg)

    NO ENTRY to Lord Street from Bruce Highway. Exit Only.

  • FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVALThe ‘Friends of the Festival’ is a combination of people from a wide range of Childers Businesses such as local wineries, local attractions and accommodation places, representatives from local service clubs, musical and multicultural groups, Councillors and Staff from Bundaberg Regional Council.

    The Friends have been meeting since 2014, being instrumental in the creation of a number of activities, including the Isis Central Sugar Mill and Cane Fire Tour, Historical Coach Tours and Opera by the Lake.

    LOOK FOR THE LOCAL It is a well known fact that visitors are often interested in anything from the local district, whether it be produce, arts and crafts and performers.

    In response, the Friends have created a ‘Look for the Local’ logo, which includes the Childers Festival logo. The logo will be displayed by stallholders, food vendors and wineries who come from Childers and its immediate district.

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    PAVEROCK QUARRYPaverock Quarry is a basalt rock quarry located in Redridge, Childers. Servicing the Wide Bay District since 1990, they provide various rock products including

    roadbase and crusher dust. The rock is quarried and processed onsite providing a central source of high quality material. Through the use of cartage companies, they provide material for many road and construction jobs within the region.

    Paverock Quarry is a proud supporter of the Childers Festival and sponsorship is one way to say Thank You to the local businesses and Council for using the quarry to supply rock for their projects. They also like to support local community groups. This year, Paverock Quarry is supporting Goodwood State School by providing a site for fundraising by the school P&C who use the funds to contribute to the costs of resources and other projects that assist with the education of all students who attend the school.

    The P & C aim to raise an average of $130 per child. The money raised is put towards many projects within the school. Please support the school when you see their stall at the Festival.

    CHILDERSChilders is a quintessential Queensland country town located on the Bruce Highway 40 minutes south-west of Bundaberg and 3.5 hours north of Brisbane.

    Coach companies operate regular services to and from Childers, and there are daily flights into Brisbane from Bundaberg.

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    2016 PARTNERSThank you to the following businesses and groups

    who are partnering with Bundaberg Regional Council to bring this great event to the community.

    A Bundaberg Regional Council Event

    Principal Sponsor

    Gold Sponsors

    Silver Sponsors

    Bronze Sponsors

    Media Partners

    Major Sponsor

    Funding Partners

    Festival SupportersCorporate AV

    Kingston & Stanton SolicitorsLake Redbrook Holiday Retreat

    Rotary Club of ChildersWoodgate Beach Houses

    Festival FriendsCanegrowers Isis

    Childers Heritage Gift Shop & Post Office

    DecayslayerIron Ridge Park

    Lions Club of ChildersMango Paradise Bed and Barra

    Motel ChildersRoss Gray Motor City