Hightlights of the Festival include:
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Sisters and Friends
A concert with Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier, Leah Flanagan and Band and the Emu Sisters
7pm Saturday 2nd June
On the banks of the Daly River. Bring a picnic basket and a rug.
Tickets $35, $20 concession, kids under 15yrs free.
Bookings: Darwin Entertainment Centre Box Office and Ticketing Outlets
www.darwinentertainment.com.au Box Office: 8980 3333 |
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The famous Merrepen Art Sale and Art Auction.
Sunday is the day to buy art. Merrepen artists are renowned for their colourful depictions of local flora and fauna in prints, paintings, fabrics and objects. This is a unique opportunity to purchase decorative Merrepen artworks at community prices.
Art Sale 10.00am Sunday 3rd June
Art Auction mid-day Sunday 3rd June |
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Fi Weaving Tours
Local women share their culture and knowledge through dilly bag weaving workshops. Fi Weaving Tours will be held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd. Pre-booking is recommended as numbers are limited and tours are always popular. See ticketing page for booking details. |
Launch of a New Range of Screen Printed Fabrics
At 10am on Saturday a new range of screen printed fabrics will be launched. Merrepen Arts has long been famous for its printed fabrics. The new range which will be on sale over the weekend includes some historic and some completely new designs. |
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Tales from the Daly - Nauiyu Nambiyu
Directed by Indigenous film maker, Steven McGregor will be screened on Saturday afternoon. 'Stories about the monsoons and the river have been told to children for generations, to teach them
to have respect for the bush and to be wary of its dangers.'
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The Festival is a major regional cultural event and a solid community enterprise based on cultural pride and Indigenous knowledge.
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| Alcohol & Drug Free Event |
