Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Games, craft and entertainment for the young ones
Local teachers and artists will be offering some hands on activities for children of all ages.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Local clubs and societies showcase their activities.
Lots of ideas and demonstrations of hobbies and groups to get involved with, do something creative and meet other people. Spinning & weaving, service clubs, pottery, gardening - something for everyone.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
stall forms and fees available on application
A range of good quality craft stalls will be on show at Peace in the Park all day on Sunday 1st May
10:00am - 4:00am Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park & Rose City Shopping World
Display of primary childrens' art
Primary classes will have the opportunity to create their own flags of peace and display these at festival time.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Great food with international flavours available all day at Leslie Park on Sunday 1st May
10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Free
Childrens Wildlife display and talks
Geckoes Wildlife will run a fascinating program introducing a range of local wildlife and creatures from further afield. Interesting talks and real life introductions to animals will be part of the show. Animals on display between show times - watch out for the crocodile!
5:30pm - 7:00pm Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Join a magical community parade at Leslie Park with lanterns and music at the end of our Peace in the Park day. Start and finish from the main stage at the centre of Leslie Park.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Festival t-shirts and wristbands available at our merch tent or on-line. More info soon.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Free
A world of music and dance available for free as you enjoy the Peace in the Park activities.
Entertainment all day and into the early evening with Belly Dancers, Michael Simms, Warwick Central Skippers and Choir, Bollywood Belles, Ebony Wickham, Highland Dancers, Killarney School of Dance, Hayden & Joel Briggs, Sharman Parsons, Barbara Austin, The Junk Orchestra, Middle Eastern Dancers, Paul Donovan, Celtic Duo: Rhiannon & Monique. Ending the day will be Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal leading into our evening lantern parade.
8:00am - 10:00am Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
$20 cooked breakie, $15 light, $12 for under 12s
Festival favourite the Poets Breakfast is a great way to start our Peace in the Park day.
Let the poet in you stand up and be heard! Or just come along to hear and support local poets having a go. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving and always an enjoyable way to get together over a scrumptious breakfast.
11:00am - 12:00pm Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park - Tibetan tent
Have a go at making a small and colourful sand mandala with guidance from Tibetan performer Tenzin Choegyal.
Tenzin will also be sharing his singing skills at a singing workshop at 2pm.
Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park
Free
Information, demonstrations and talks on looking after our Earth.
Displays in our Sustainability Marquee from
A talks program includes:
10.30am Sustainable Farming Practice with Barry Bowden
11.15 Local, common & rare native animals with Martin Finland
12 noon Future Sustainable Housing Now with Ian Darnell
1.15pm Some Dangerous Australians with Martin Finland
2pm Conservation: Saving on Power Bills with David Parsons
2.45pm Solar Energy and Investment with John Harrison
2:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday 1st May
Leslie Park - Tibetan tent
Free
Learn simple Tibetan songs and explore the Tibetan style of vocal projection in this innovative workshop led by Tenzin Choegyal.
