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Thread #69663 Message #1183354
Posted By: freda underhill
11-May-04 - 08:49 PM
Thread Name: session festival near Maitland June
Subject: session festival near Maitland June
SESSIONFEST A folk music event JUNE 11-14TH (LONG WEEKEND) at WALKA WATER WORKS - MAITLAND (Australia)
NO FESTIVAL FEE - NO PAID PERFORMERS
An invitation is extended to all 'folkies' (muso's, singers, bush poets & yarn spinners etc) to join us in this unique opportunity. Come together, session, learn from one another & enjoy music in a relaxed atmosphere, at a great heritage site with most amenities provided.
WEEKEND CAMPING $20/ADULT - CHILDREN 16 & UNDER FREE
DAY VISITORS - $3/CAR
Activities: sessions / blackboard sessions / bushwalks / damper making workshop / more sessions / Also, museum and other activities presented by Walka Waterworks Trust.
Amenities: water / toilets / showers / BBQ's / firewood / camping / parking / campfires / 'crash' tent available / wet weather venues with good acoustics / gardens / native flora & fauna / powered camping sites -'very limited' number - for people with medical conditions
Food: kiosk (breakfast, lunch & dinner – light meals) / food van - open late / byo grog
Kids activities: mini train / some music, art, & craft activities arranged eg kite making w/s
Note: please avoid bringing glass where possible / no pets please due to native wildlife / this is a heritage site - please be considerate of others and environmentally responsible / nearest railway station is Maitland / disabled toilets / easy access to much of the site / this site runs on a septic system so please keep showers short / Performers are invited to bring their merchandise to sell (eg CD's etc).