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\n\nInformation Sessions (at the The Black Stump)
\n\nChris Ferreira, well known in the gardening and sustainability world, will provide information about all things sustainable small property management in his "Heavenly Hectares" sessions, and will be joined by Chef Tim Kershaw to learn about growing our own food and then whip up some tasters for the audience using local produce in his "Food Theatre" sessions.
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\nDemonstrations (in the Demo Tent)
* Learn how to make rich and wonderful compost and compost teas for magical and mighty plant growth, with Greenbushes local Dr Christine King.
\n\n* Local Balingup Marron farmer John Guest will share his ideas and experience about growing marron.
\n\n* Tracy Lansdell from Green Tree Naturopathy will be talking to us about one of her favourite gardening topics - native bees. She will share with us her knowledge and personal experience on creating pollinator gardens and artificial nesting habitats, called bee hotels.
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Demonstrations (at the Exhibitors stand or as shown on the map)
\n\nWorking sheep dog demonstrations will delight the crowds again, under the direction of Phil Barker and his dog Ringo, and Dave Lucy with his dog Lady.
\n\nSee the hard work in action behind the essential farm work of sheep shearing, with Bridgetown local John Bignell.
\n\nMaster your rose grafting skills with demonstrations and tips from Ruedi and Viv Etter.
\n\nFlorio De Re of Donnybrook will spark your interest in the centuries-old craft of blacksmithing.
\n\nLearn about the art and craft of woodturning, with live demonstrations from David "Willy" Nelson.
\n\nAnthony Smith will share all things about waterwise technology, such as grey water recycling and technology available for your home.
\n\nBushfire Safety information will be shared by the local Balingup Brigade.
\n\nSt John Ambulance will give demonstrations on how to perform potentially life-saving CPR.
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\n\nEntertainment
\n\nThis year's program has a great variety of music on stage.
\n\nBalingup Ukulele Troupe - local group.
\n\nCyclone Tess - Singer and songwriter from Perth. Described as a smoky and sultry singer and atmospheric and evocative songwriter
\n\nThe Howling Monkeys - two professional musicians, vocals and guitar.
\n\nMary Myfanwy - a Bridgetown local, playing guitar and singing a mix of folk, blues, country and Irish music and her own compositions.
\n\nLatehorse. An emerging Australian artist hailing from the South West of Western Australia, Latehorse (Shane) is a solo folk/rock singer songwriter. With a distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, he has a wide popularity in the live local music scene.
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\n\nFashion Parades
\n\nThree fashion parades (10:00am, 12:00am and 2:00pm) showcasing a range of smart casual clothing from the Bunbury Felting Group. This local group makes their own garments using the natural products of merino and silk, alpaca and silk and silk fabrics. Each parade will fiinish with a showing of exquisite alpaca knit-wear and 100% cotton product from Jalbrook Alpaca Knitwear, Balingup.
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\nKids activities
Kids' Kitchen - five sessons are available for your children to attend a workshop focusing on getting into the kitchen, using healthy and seasonally available produce! We have secured the services of Tracei Taylor, Chef from The Shamrock Hotel in Greenbushes. who will show the kids how to make a Bento Boat. See our "Latest News" for more details! Places are limited, so sign up first thing to avoid disappointment. Ideal for children aged 6-12, each child receives an apron as part of their take home package. Sessions at 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm.
\n\nClimbing wall. The Scouts will again be in attendance with the climbing wall and safe but challenging activity for kids from 5 up. Fully supervised and free, challenge your kids and their friends to scramble up and ring the bell!
\n\nFelting Workshop. A fascinating look at transforming raw fleece into felt; get your hands dirty with the Bunbury Felting group, and take home a little piece of felt to craft and create.
\n\nAnimal Rides and Old Macdonald's Children's Farm. Love a fluffy duckling, pony or bunny? Or perhaps a rolling ride on a camel. All of these activities are available for your child to pet, cuddle and enjoy.
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Awards
\n\nA number of awards with monetary prizes are made each year as an incentive for exhibitors to maintain a quality showing of their wares and innovative ideas. The following awards will be presented at 4:00pm:
\n\n• Best Market Stall
\n• Best Trade display
\n• Best Livestock exhibit
\n• Best Original WA-made Craft
\n• Best Horticulture and Garden Supplies stall Best Gourmet Food using local ingredients
• Most Effective Information Display
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\n\n\n\nStall Holder Awards 2019
\n\nThere are 5 Stall Holder Award categories. If you would like to nominate for one of the categories, please download the Awards Application 2019
\n\nGood luck!
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\n\nKids' Kitchen
\n\nBIG tip: to help organise your time at the field day head straight to the tent and book an available session.
\n\nread more
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\n\nWhere to eat in Balingup?
\n\nThere are a variety of meal options available on
\n\nFriday and Saturday night
\n\nfor exhibitors and visitors to Balingup. read more
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\n\n• Event Flyer
\n\n• Event Poster
\n\n• Event Program
\n\n• Exhibitor List
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\n\nBalingup Sports Oval.
\n\nAdults $15. Children under 16 FREE when
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