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
HOP-ON-HOP-OFF FREE BUS Loop to Gunning’s main street. Cafes, galleries & more
MC Mandy McDonald Announcements & intros delivered with cool class
Joel Bulger
Wiradjuri/ Ngunnawa local will get the party started with a Welcome to Country & Didgeridoo set.
Clarification
our regions newest clarinet ensemble, classic tunes with a twist
Henry Lawson (aka Max Cullen)
Drops in 11ish to wish the Station Happy Birthday.
Gunning Public School Students
Have been hard at work with Elise Hockam to produce a special performance.
THERE WILL BE CAKE
Jerikye Williams
Wiradjuri singer will light up the stage around 11.30am with classics hits & original songs. Dancing is certain!
Michael Simic
Hits the stage around 12.30pm with all his signature tunes.
Eduardo Ruiz
Takes us to the finish line from 1.30pm with his Classic Spanish Guitar.
Mood Boost Drumming
Rhythm & beats to take us home. Join in!! The audience are the performers.
SO MUCH TO DO
150 years of Gunning Railway Station exhibition by Gunning & District Historical Society. Tours across the day – just look for the curators in period dress
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.
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.
PAINT THE TOWN Art Cans
Paint your own art can with Eddie. It’s your to keep.
Patina Alchemy
Magical colours and patterns on metal with Lisa. It’s old school.
Canberra Zine Emporium
We love Zines & you will to after hanging out with this capitol ZINE crew.
Art Book Sale
Rare & amazing art books to love for ever – A bargain at JUST $10 each
Connect Market
Buy direct from local Artists. 100% handmade & fabulous stalls with paintings, prints, fashion, jewellery & more.
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…
Community Groups
We’ve invited local community groups to share the spotlight. Get info, be impressed by the cool things happening.
Goulburn Croquet Club
Fun in the sun – A game they would have been playing 150 years ago. Have a go.
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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0427 938 110
Or by appointment at one of our
Mobile Office locations
PO Box 1323 Goulburn 2580
ABN 67 208 214 681
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