2010 Westbury St Patrick’s Festival - Program Overview
Friday Night 12th March
PADDY’S WARM-UP NIGHT The Westbury RSL on the Village Green
The Warm-up night will allow us all to get warmed up ready for the weekend. A great night’s entertainment, of music from a variety of Celtic musicians encouraging everyone to sing and dance.
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ST PATRICK'S OLD TIME BALL The Westbury Town Hall close to the Westbury Village Green
Dance the night away at the St Patrick's Old Time Ball. The music is provided by Deja Vu - a favourite of the followers of Ballroom Dancing in Tasmania. The patrons look splendid in their formal dance attire. Newcomers are very welcome, and we will be offering guidance for those that are new to this beautiful form of the dancing art.
Saturday Day 13th March
TAS ALKS FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN The Westbury Village Green
Top class Irish music and dance, Concert on the Green with a great line up of top Tasmanian and interstate talent. Plus - Street parade, stalls, children’s entertainment, Giant Pumpkin competition, Maypole dancing, great food, Guinness, church market.
CELTIC ART AWARD At the Anglican Chuuch Hall on the Westbury Village Green
Once again the Festival hosts the Celtic Art Award. These Celtic inspired artworks are in many mediums and styles. On Saturday Festival Day patrons get free admission to the art exhibition and are invited to vote on the People’s Choice Award.
Saturday Night 13th March
LAFM EVENING CONCERT and DANCE The Westbury Town Hall close to the Westbury Village Green
Top class Irish music and dance with a great line up of top Tasmanian and interstate talent. Enjoy an evening of good music - and dance the night away. A top evening of entertainment. Supper and refreshments available.
Sunday Afternoon 14th March
COMBINED CHURCH SERVICE The Catholic Church Westbury close to the Westbury Village Green Join the community of local churches in a celebration of Saint Patrick's day. The combined Church Service provides a peaceful and joyful end to the Festival weekend.
This year we will be entertained by a 40 voice Choir! 2 Choirs from Launceston and the Meander Valley have combined and will start signing some Isish favourates at 2:30pm. The Combined Service will be around 3:30 and will be followed by an afternoon tea.
Wednesday 17th March - St Patrick's Day hisself!
St PATS @ FITZPATS Fitzpatrick's Inn, in the heart of Westbury, will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on the actual day itself!
For the Irish and Irish at heart - come along and join in the festivities and fun right throughout the day.
· Traditional Irish hot breakfast
· Traditional Irish pub lunch
· Irish jokes in the bar from 4 – 7 Who will be Fitzpatrick's Jimeon?
· 5 Course Tour of Ireland Dinner with music Book a room for the night - you might just need it!!!
For more information please phone Fitzpatrick's Inn on 63 931153 or check out our website www.fitzpatricksinn.com.au
