Rathdowney Heritage Festival

The16th Rathdowney Heritage Festival will be held on Sunday the 24th of April 2011.

Starting at 8.00 a.m. at the Rathdowney Memorial Ground. The festival is a celebration of the region’s pioneering days. The festival showcases the pioneering lifestyle with a number of working demonstrations and live entertainment.

The day will feature the event favourites, including country markets, wood-chopping, and blacksmithing. The Heritage Festival Parade commences at noon and will include Horse drawn vehicles, mounted horses, walking groups in pioneering costume, band, and other heritage segments, as well as vintage and veteran vehicles.

Enjoy fantastic entertainment - Celtic Band, Old Time and Country Music, Bush Poetry, Children’s entertainment (animal nursery and rides), Billy Tea and Damper, barbecue, plenty of food, drink and licensed bars.

Join in the fun of the annual Rathdowney Heritage Festival, a great day in the spectacular Scenic Rim for the whole family.

We look forward to seeing you there!