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Moondyne Festival Toodyay

Events First Sunday in May annually Stirling Terrace

Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, WA 6566
0410272066

Description

The town of Toodyay will step to 1860 yet again to celebrate the life and times of the iconic Moondyne Joe the Bush ranger at Moondyne Festival Toodyay. Stage Plays,Stalls,Entertainment all day.

The town of Toodyay will step back in time yet again to celebrate the life and times of the iconic Moondyne Joe at the Moondyne Festival Toodyay. Bringing the infamous Avon Valley bushranger Moondyne Joe and his escapades to life. The highlight of the day being the re-enactment of Moondyne Joe’s various escapades and his mock trials.

The festival is the premier colonial festival in WA. The festival transforms the picturesque historical town of Toodyay into a lively all-day festival with market stalls, entertainers, dance, laughter and fun for the whole family.

9AM until 4PM, Locals and guests dress in 19th-century costumes for a colourful procession down the main street, headed by the Kalamunda Pipe Band and will be followed by a fun, colourful, energetic and noisy parade with street actors, stilt walkers, town crier blacksmith, wood chopping and much more.

Cheer on ‘Joe’s Gang’ and the floozies, coppers, swaggie and town crier as Joe is tried by a kangaroo court convicted by a corrupt judge and escaped with the assistance of local inhabitancy who love Joe, the WA equivalent of Ned Kelly

Details

Event date: First Sunday in May annually

Performers: Singers,dancers,log choppers,black smith,stage re-enactments of courtroom ,and much more

Ticket Price Information: Free

Time(s): 9 am - 4 pm

Event Venue: Stirling Terrace

Suited for: Families

Music: Other Music

Performing Arts: Circus

Other: Festivals

Event Company: Toodyay Events

Location

Stirling Terrace
Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, WA 6566

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