Gunning Train Station is turning 150 & YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARTY
Sunday 2 November 10am – 3pm
It’s Connect@Gunning Station’s 2nd birthday and more importantly the 150th Sesquicentenary of Gunning Railway Station.
It’s not every day you turn 150 & STA are going all out to give the station the best 150th party ever. A FREE event with something for the whole family.
Supported by Transport for NSW. Part of the Upper Lachlan Arts, Culture & Heritage Trail.
Live Entertainment – ALL DAY
A stellar line up of live music with a side serving of poetry & a surprise performance from Gunning Public School Students.
Joel Bulger
Wiradjuri/ Ngunnawa local will get the party started with a Welcome to Country & Didgeridoo set.
Henry Lawson (aka Max Cullen)
A rare appearance around 11ish to wish the Station Happy Birthday. image: Max Cullen as Henry Lawson by Margarita Georgiadis (detail)
Jerikye Williams
Wiradjuri man living on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land. He will light up the stage around 11.30am with classics hits & original songs. Dancing is certain!
Michael Simic
National sensation / local legend hits the stage around 12.30pm with all his signature tunes. We are pinching ourselves that Michael’s performing.
Eduardo Ruiz
Takes us to the finish line from 1.30pm with his Classic Spanish Guitar. His intricate mastery is a joy to experience.
pARTY Headdresses in the Signal Box
Drop in & visit Erin to get into party gear & create your best party hat to wear. Free for the whole family.
Sesquicentenary: Celebrating 150 years of Gunning Railway Station exhibition by Gunning & District Historical Society. Tours across the day – just look for the curators in period dress
Connect Market
Buy direct from local Artists. 100% handmade & fabulous stalls with paintings, prints, fashion, jewellery & more.
Cake
Yep like any fab birthday party there will be cake 🙂 we might even ask Henry Lawson to cut it for us.
Classic Car Display by Coolalie Cruisers Motor Club
Love cars as much as trains? Check out the amazing display.
Party Food
Coffee & treats
Punters Pizza & Pantry
Scout Sausage Sizzle
Yummy Asian Street Food
more to be announced…
Gunning Station N Scale
A scale model of Gunning Station built as a labour of love by Robert Popovski. Rob is bringing it back we loved it so much.
Community Groups
We’ve invited local community groups to share the spotlight. Get info, be impressed by the cool things happening.
FREE Town Shuttle
Complete your day with a trip to Gunnings main street. Cafes, galleries & more. HOP-ON-HOP-OFF running across the day.
Check out our main musical performers…
Connect’s Party Day is part of the
ULACHT Upper Lachan
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov
Dozens of open studios and cultural events. Dont miss the first year of ULACHT.
It’s an exciting weekend to spend in the Upper Lachlan. Check out the accomadation options.
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