Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival Program 2023

Please note that this program is subject to change prior to the festival.

Friday 28 April 2023
Time	Event	Location
5pm to 10.30pm	SHEARERS STRIKE STREET PARTY Acknowledgement of country and welcome to weekend Live street music by Anna Farquhar Food Vendors Shearing demonstration TOK Cup Calcutta underneath the Tree of Knowledge Hobby Horse race Clown Raffle stall and merchandise stand for Tree of Knowledge Committee Local operational hotels open.	Oak Street Note: Oak Street closure from Union Hotel to Globe / Information Centre and Beech Street to the Clock.
5.00pm - 8.00pm	Canvas to Catwalk Cultural Exhibition Presented by Central West Aboriginal Corporation	Globe Gallery, Oak Street, Barcaldine
Saturday 29 April 2023
Time	Event	Location
9.00am – 12.00pm	Markets The Amazing Lemon Drops (children’s entertainment 9am - 10.30am)	Oak Street Oak Street – Further Details TBA
9am	Social Golf	Barcaldine Golf Course
9.00am - 1.00pm	Canvas to Catwalk Cultural Exhibition Presented by Central West Aboriginal Corporation	Globe Gallery, Oak Street, Barcaldine
10am	Bingo	Shire Hall ~ See Flyer
11.30 am – 6.00pm	Tree of Knowledge Cup Race Meet Food Bar Fashions on the Field Full racing program	Barcaldine Racecourse, Wilga Street Saturday Bus Times
5.00pm – 12.00am	TOWN PARTY - Free Entry Bar Operating from 5pm Childrens Entertainment / Inflatables) Goat Races (6.00pm to 7.00pm) Rev Fest – Show & Shine (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Live Band – Riff Raff (8.00pm until late) 8:30pm – Drawing of the TOK Committee Raffle Multiple Food Vendors Operational & On-Site	Barcaldine Showgrounds Bus Route and Timetable
Sunday 30 April 2023
7.00am	REVFEST Food Bar (alcoholic)	Barcaldine Airport
7.00am	BBQ Breakfast available	Oak Street
9.00am	Tree of Knowledge FESTIVAL BARRELS	Barcaldine Showgrounds Campdraft Arena
9.00am - 12.00pm	Junior Netball Cluster	See Flyer
9.00am - 1.00pm	Canvas to Catwalk Cultural Exhibition Presented by Central West Aboriginal Corporation	Globe Gallery, Oak Street, Barcaldine
9.30am – 1.00pm	Barcaldine Museum MINIATURE TRAINS BBQ and smoko available Train rides (Covered shoes MUST be worn on the train)	Barcaldine Museum, Gidyea Street
10.00am - 11.00am	ECUMENICAL SERVICE	TBA
From 10.00am	JUNIOR AND SENIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Junior League – Approximate 10am Start. U15 and U17 Central West vs Emerald Brothers Full canteen with food and refreshments available (no bar) A GRADE MATCH BARCALDINE SANDGOANNAS vs LONGREACH / ILFRACOMBE TIGERS Canteen operational Cash Bar Entertainment by Zac Cross Band until midnight Corporate Box Tickets available Fireworks approx. 8/8:30pm	Barcaldine Rugby League Club Barcaldine Showgrounds, Wilga Street Bus Route and Timetable
Monday 1 May 2023
Time	Event	Location
9.00am - 11.00am	Canvas to Catwalk Cultural Exhibition Presented by Central West Aboriginal Corporation	Globe Gallery, Oak Street, Barcaldine
10.00am (Participants meet at showgrounds 9am)	MAY DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATIONS May Day Street Parade Family entertainment (11.30am - 2.30pm) Food - sausage sizzle Drinks (non acoholic)	Barcaldine Showground past the Tree of Knowledge to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre via Willow Street entrance