LATEST NEWS 2024
WALK UP PROGRAM
PERFORMING ON OUR BIG STAGE! From all over Australia they come-step up & perform! Bushies, Townies! Travellers, Tourists, from WA- SA-VIC-NT- Tassie even NZ ! We love to see them all. We have had a couple of special Local Legends, who perform every year! Eunice & Dubbo- both veterans in their eighties. Sadly Eunice no longer with us- , we held a special memorial for her at the Festival-on Sunday. With Bill-Eunice's widow & family! we have wonderful crowds here- and they just enjoy it all! ALL ON OUR BIG STAGE!
UKULELE SCHOOL
Mick is our Ukulele Master- he has built up a mighty following! The Ukulele Shack- a special place to be- for new friends/old mates and to learn to play. By the end of the week you are all up onstage-playing like a troopers-so do come and join us !
something for everyone!
The Shack- takes on a whole new menu this coming year! Home made cooking- love country meals- Cottage Pie-Spaghetti- Lasagna- Hot Stews- Casseroles - plus some yummy sweets! also a big variety of Entertainment! as usual ! with some exciting new faces.
HIGHLIGHTS SINCE 2011
In our first year-we had the Legendary (Sheik of Scrubby Creek) -plus many others- I am very grateful to all my mates in the music business supporting the Festival! Terry Gordon was our first MC- Gary Fogarty has stepped up & been our MC most years! Cape Byron Dance group-were amazing! Warwick Pipe Thistle Band! Warwick Choral Society- Wheatvale School- local CWA groups-our local Council & the Community in general- we are very lucky to have their support! Looking back - THE SLIM DUSTY MEMORIAL STONE! unveiled by Anne & family members. And our HQ- our flags fly every year!
BONY MOUNTAIN CAMPING
Very proud of our Festival site! it is a delightful bush setting- all well grassed- lots of shade! or not? your choice . Norma is an avid garden lover- a tree nut & so the gardens are an ongoing project at the Festival grounds-our new undercover facility offers opportunities for pots-plants-and so things are evolving! A few of our patrons have donated plants! (purple Iris) (Bromiliads) and much more! Geraniums -We welcome plant donations! ! We are on 50 acres so plenty of room-for big rigs-fifth wheelers-coaches -Tents , Trucks , etc We welcome large groups, but please book ahead, so we can prepare! If you want a favourite Camp, then you need to book! If you are a large group also please book so we can place you all together! ! you can book online here! go to BOOKINGS -PayPal connected.
Highlights from past years
Our 14th Festival this year, what a milestone! we have come through drought-Bush fires-Floods & Covid! Only missed one year- For 2024 a great lineup of talent once again! Ours is only a small Festival- no long ques-no waiting for service! great home cooked food- a relaxed -lay back friendly Festival- our Ukulele School- our Doggie Parade on our Super Sunday -featuring this year -our Bony Mountain Bazaar- (an exciting shop) new & pre loved clothing! for you all to enjoy! a new addition! also & big Market day on Sunday-with lots of local Crafts-stalls-food etc so much fun - Our Visitors often comment! (it is unique -not to be missed ! ) we think so too. We have succeeded only because of all of you wonderful troupers/travelers without your support! we could not have come this far . Looking back on our Festivals since 2011- Norma & the team are very proud to once again present Bony Mountain Festival. September -20-21-22 - our gates open on Sept 16th. Our 2023 Mayor- Vic -King of the kids! We welcome a new Lady Mayoress for 2024.
Updates & news for you
BARLEYSHAKES! The Coads- and Those Folk- Bush balladeers- Bush Poetry- Songwriters- Brian Stitt- Alan Caswell- Alice Benfer & much more! - wow! what a great lineup! with some new faces-and fresh talent -- . A mix of real Aussie Country and real down to earth music ! Barleyshakes- the real mcoy! Irish/Celtic group- can't wait to have them here! All artists will have product for sale! at HQ
The battle for the Brumbies
Our magnificent Snowy Mountain Brumbies- are disappearing fast! Over the years many crack TBs were turned out to improve the breed. But also Timor Ponies, heavy Horses-overall they have evolved into a unique breed- hardy, strong, intelligent- I own two Kosioscko mares. rescued from (the bullets) Dolly & Brandy-you can meet them both in September! Quite a few Brumby Rescue groups - maybe donate if you can! it all helps!