Enjoyed every March, the Wauchope Lasiandra Festival has a host of delights this year.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Now in its 34th year, the festival celebrating will run from Monday March 5 to Sunday March 25.
Secretary Chrissy Jones says it’s a packed program across the entire month of March.
“There will be a wide array of community events, with something for everyone to enjoy. We’d like to thank all our great sponsors,” she said.
The festival begins on Monday March 5 at 8.30am with the Veteran Ladies Golf Day and women’s bowls – Lasiandra triples at Wauchope Country Club.
On Wednesday March 7 at 8.30am, the Ladies Golf Day, and at 5pm, the Jack Dwyer Memorial Triple Men’s Bowls at Wauchope Country Club.
Thursday March 8 from 8.30am will see the colourful Purple People Shopping and Market Day, with art and craft markets in the CBD, and judging of staff costumes, window fronts and premises displays.
Timbertown Childcare will also have a purple and pink day, Lifeline will hold a garden party from 10am to 12noon at their shop at 41 Cameron Street and TG’s three childcare centres will hold Lasiandra Festival fiestas.
On Saturday March 10 from 10am there will be the Hastings Valley Miniature Railway Family Fun Day at Yippin Creek Reserve. Rides $2.00pp. Please wear covered footwear. Lions Club BBQ
Sunday March 11 from 10am, Bago Vineyards, Wauchope presents the “Jordan Jive Duo” live on the Pergola. Free entry with entertainment from 11am. Note: Maze entry charges apply.
Facilities include Cellar Door tastings and sales, Bago cheese or meat plates, the Chocolate Shop, the famous Bago Maze, and a sausage sizzle by the Lasiandra Committee.
Bring along a picnic basket, fold up chair or picnic rug and have a great day out.
On Friday March 16 from 5pm to 9pm, Hastings Co-op presents Twilight Tastings, celebrating local beer, wine and food at Wauchope Showground. $5 entry, kids under 18 free. Local producers, live music, children’s entertainment, farmers market stalls and tastings from Hastings Co-op Timbertown IGA Deli.
Saturday March 17 from 1pm, Hastings River Greyhound Club afternoon meeting featuring the Lasiandra Cup
Sunday March 18 from 10am, the Lasiandra Mystery Winery Tour departs Lasiandra Park. Limited seats at $50 including lunch, wine tastings at local wineries and local drop-off. Bookings essential 0412 137 621 or 65 86 0050
Saturday March 24 from 7am, a Purple Wauchope Parkrun at Rocks Ferry Reserve, Rocks Ferry Road. Contact Wauchope Park Run via email if wanting to participate - wauchopeoffice@parkrun.com.au for further details.
And finally, on Sunday March 25, at 12 noon 34th Annual Lasiandra Festival Celebration BBQ and presentations in Lasiandra Park, Cameron Street, Wauchope.
If any businesses or individuals want a market stall, please contact Chrissy Jones on 0412137621.
For more go to www.lasiandrafestival.com.au