Craft lovers paradise

Geltwood Festival ready to explode next month

The annual Geltwood Festival returns to Millicent from October 20-23 and with plenty of activities planned over the weekend, the festival is set to have something for everyone.

The Geltwood Festival Committee, in partnership with Wattle Range Council and the Millicent Show Society, has designed a jampacked three-day program of workshops, markets, exhibitions, live music, a disco, a twoday skate competition, kids’ activities, and an open day at the Millicent Museum.

The program will launch in the Millicent Gallery on Friday, October 20, at 6 pm with feature artist, Jennie Matthews, and concludes with the Quilting Convention on Monday, October 23 at the Millicent Civic & Arts Centre. Patrons can get their craft on by signing up for a paint-and-sip with Jacky Morris, create your own quilted wall hanging, or make a bag workshops.

Discover the local shops and combined markets at the Millicent Show Grounds on Saturday from 9am to 1pm and wander down to the Millicent Gallery to enjoy the textile and mixed media art and quilts on display.

Get ready for some adrenalinepumping action! YMCA will be organising a Skate Park Leagues competition Saturday, October 21, from 11am – 4pm and All Aboard Skateboarding Sessions on Sunday, October 22, from 9.30am – 2pm at the Skate Park, Ridge Terrace, Millicent.

On Saturday evening, head to the Millicent Rotunda parklands for a family fun event from 4pm – 9pm. Enjoy live music by talented locals Jason and Christy Wallace, food and drinks stalls, kids’ entertainment, reptile display, and face painting. The Wattle Range Youth Advisory Council (YAC) will also host their inaugural youth disco at the RSL Hall, from 6pm to 9pm on this night.

On Sunday from 2pm to 4pm, browse the exhibition at the Millicent Gallery and pop out to see the wearable art display at Ants Redgum Gallery, whilst enjoying an afternoon tea hosted by IMAG.

Make sure to visit the Millicent National Trust Museum for their open day from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Don’t miss the mural and sculpture walk with IMAG, starting from the Millicent Visitor Centre at 1 am. Wattle Range Council’s Community Development Manager Caroline Hill said they were proud to support this fantastic event and were looking forward to seeing the town buzzing with activity.

“It’s a great opportunity to showcase the creativity and diverse offerings of Millicent for locals and visitors,” Caroline said. “We invite you all to come and join in the fun.” For more information on workshops or activity online bookings please visit the Geltwood Festival website at www.geltwoodfestival.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ geltwoodfestival/ For online booking assistance visit the Millicent Visitor Information