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Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival
June 21 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Annual event since 2014.
20th June, 6pm – 10pm
Medieval Banquet – A three course banquet, including beverages (both alcohol and non alcohol). Served by mediaeval serving wenches in the Briand Bennett Pavilion at Newbridge Showground. The pavilion exudes mediaeval decor and ambience with an open fire, candle light and rich drapes and banners. Live entertainment with acoustic duo Furphy’s Lore (Chloe & Jason Roweth) will provide the mediaeval music and ballads and the occasional tune for a jig whilst Court Jester,Tom Foolery will engage the attending knights and ladies with his frivolity and foolishness. (tickets through Eventbrite, only 50 guests).
Winter Solstice Festival – Saturday 21st June, 11am – 7pm ($10 entry U16 free)
The Hammers of Thegn Viking clan set up their Viking village at the Newbridge Showground. Novia Hollandia Knights fight for the damsels honour in a Jousting competition. They demonstrate their Skills at Arms on horseback. Long Bow Archery demonstrations and Viking re-enactment battles add some medieaval themed excitement for visitors to witness. Dancing entertainment throughout the day by local dance schools and dance groups include contemporary dancing, tribal belly dancing and colourful, energetic Morris dancers. The Trunkey Street Market of over 60+ stalls from 11am – 4:30pm. Live music from the popular local band, Felix Albert & Gentlemanly Two. Throught the street market roving street entertainers will engage in some fun filled entertainment and Viking Shenanigans. At 2pm The Grand Street Parade led by Canobolas Pipe Band, will include performers and costumed visitors/attendees.
they will parade through Newbridge Village towards the Gladstone Hotel where costume prizes will be presented to the creative parade participants and the best dressed stall vendors. Costume parade prizes are sponsored by local businesses.
The Newbridge Winter Solstice event is hosted by Newbridge Progress Association and supported by Blayney Shire Council, Newmont/Orange 360
