14-16 November 2008
On the Banks of the Snowy River, Dalgety, NSW, Australia
'Where the best and boldest riders take their place'.... A B Paterson
BANJO MADE IT FAMOUS, NOW WE MAKE IT FUN
Banjo Paterson was inspired by not one particular man, but all Australian horsemen in their rawest forms. The 'Man from Snowy River' was penned to celebrate this unique battler and harness the heritage that all Australians can identify with.
The Snowy River Festival is a vision of Banjo's poem, a weekend full of true Australian Horsemanship, action packed bush festival events, heritage displays and stories, all showcased on the iconic Snowy River, Dalgety, NSW, Australia.
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...
- Stockmans Challenge
- Stockmans Relay
- Quick Shear Competition
- Bush Poetry Stage and Competition
- High Country Art and Photography Comp
- Yard Dog Trials
- Ute Muster
- Team Penning
- Whip Crack Competition
- Dog High Jump
- Cooee Cup
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Trade and Food Stalls
- Heath Harris - Equestrian Movie Trainer
- Shea Fisher - Country Music Star - Sat Night
- Frank Daniels - Aust Yarn Spinning Champ
- Fiona Wilk - 9 Times Aust Whipcrack Champ
- Heritage Stories and Item Displays
- Blacksmithing, Bladeshearing, Whip and Saddle making etc.
- Snowy River Recovery Display
- Gilmore Family Circus
- Working Horses
- Plus heaps of entertainment for the kids and all day Bar & BBQ.
Weekend Pass - 3 days of bush festival entertainment!
Adults - $15.00
Children & Pensioners - $5.00
Family Pass - $35.00 (2 adults/3 kids max)
For all Mail contact, please send to:
Snowy River Festival Inc.
PO Box 972
JINDABYNE NSW 2627
Country Music Starlett, Shea Fisher will be performing on Saturday night (included in 3 day pass).