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Friday 13th  March --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 IRISH MUSIC AWARDS                              7.30pm in Lyall Street, Westbury

The Irish Music Awards have become a feature of the festival, and have now become the opening event for the Westbury St Patrick’s Festival.  A great night’s entertainment, featuring many of Tasmania’s up and coming talent. 

Prizes for Top Instrumentalist, Top Singer and People’s Choice

Admission $10 Adult, $5 Child 9-16

 

Saturday 14th March ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 FESTIVAL DAY                                              10 am – 5pm Village Green

Top class Irish music and dance, Concert on the Green with a great line up of top Tasmanian and interstate talent. Street parade, stalls, children’s entertainment, Giant Pumpkin competition, Maypole dancing, great food, instrument makers display, Guinness, church market. 

Admission $10 Adult, $5 Child 9-16 

 

 CELTIC ART AWARD                           10 am – 5pm at the WHITE HOUSE on the Village Green  

Once again the historic White House at the southern end of the Village Green will be the venue for the Celtic Art Award. These Celtic inspired artworks are in many mediums and styles. Festival Day patrons get free admission to the art exhibition and to the fascinating White House museum, and are invited to vote on the People’s Choice Award.  On Sunday entry is by a Gold Coin donation.

CELTIC ART AWARD 4 Students        10 am – 5pm at the Westbury Townhall

This year we introduce the CAA4S starting this year with Primary School Students from throughout the Meander Valley. Place your Peoples' Choice 4Student vote for your favourate painting.
Free admission to CCA4S for all.

 EVENING CEILIDH                               7.30pm Westbury Town Hall

Enjoy an evening of top music - and dance the evening away. A top evening of entertainment.  Refreshments available. 

Admission $10 Adult, $5 Child 9-16

  

With thanks to our Sponsors:

  • Tasmanian Alkaloids
  • Meander Valley Council
  • The Examiner Newspaper
  • Southern Cross Television
  • National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

 





|Welcome| |Festival Program Overview| |Irish Music Awards| |Celtic Art Award| |WSPF Key Contact Details| |Festival Day Artists| |Festival Program Details| |Sponsors & Acknowledgments| |General Contact Form| |Why at Westbury?| |How to get there| |2008 Results| |Festival Charter| |Where to Stay and Eat| |Be a 2008 Participant| |Festival Photo Gallery|