Katherine Town Council

This year the annual Katherine Festival will be held Thursday 8 August—Sunday 18 August 2013.

Click on this entry to view a listing of Katherine Festival activities!

Outlined below is a list of exhibitions, workshops and performances that are part of the Katherine Festival.

Details for these events is in the process of being finalized and will be updated as they are confirmed!

Thursday 8 August

Katherine Prize Exhibition  Godinymayin Arts & Culture Centre, 6.00pm

• More information to follow shortly! 

Friday 9 August

Youth Performances  Godinymayin Arts & Culture Centre, 5.30pm

• More information to follow shortly! 

Salsa & Sangria Night  Katherine Museum, 7.00pm

• Come and enjoy some sexy salsa beats in the magical museum grounds. Beginners and more experienced dancers welcome; friendly instruction provided!Come alone or with a partner, just come and have some fun! For more information call Kate Ganley on 0427378397 or email kate.ganley@gmail.com Proudly supported by Katherine Regional Arts.

Saturday 10 August

Art In The Park  Ryan Park, 8.00am

• Artists showcasing their various forms of artwork.Territory Craft display and sell artworks on behalf of artists from remote regions. Children’s activities - card making. Demonstrations - spinning wool.

Cheeky Dog Picture Book Launch  

• More information to follow shortly!

Katherine Country Music Muster  Lindsay Street Complex, 3.00pm

• For one night only we bring you rising stars along with already established country music performers who will be proudly supported by our own local NT talent. Adults (18 years and over) $25; Family (of 4) $50; Aged Pensioners and Students (13-17yrs) $15; Children 12yrs and under free (must be accompanied by an adult).

Sunday 11 August

Teddy Bears Picnic  Katherine Museum, 12.00 noon

• The event collaborates a group of like minded people for a kids morning of fun and entertainment.  Face painting, sausage sizzle, quilt airing, games, craft activities and other entertainment. Run in conjunction with the Fishing Competition.

Fishing Competition  Katherine Museum, 12.00 noon

• The fishing competition is run over the weekend and concludes with the weigh in at the Katherine Museum.  Prizes will be given out in three age age groups for the best fish in the categories of: Barramundi, Black Bream and Fork-Tail Catfish.  Weigh in is proudly supported by the Katherine Game Fishing Club.  For registration and further details contact the Somerville Community Services office on (08) 8972 5100 or email davidf@somerville.org.au.

Flying Fox Judo Competition 

• More information to follow shortly!

Monday 12 August

Tuesday 13 August

Roman Rudyntsky Piano Masterclass 

• More information to follow shortly!

Ladies Night Dance Workshop 

• More information to follow shortly! 

Wednesday 14 August

Roman Rudnytsky Piano Recital 

• More information to follow shortly! 

Fire Twirling & Drumming Workshop 

• More information to follow shortly! 

Thursday 15 August

Friday 16 August

Saturday 17 August

Katherine Festival Main Event  Lindsay Street Complex, 5.00pm

Rockabilly @ Emerald Springs Emerald Springs Roadhouse, 7.00pm

• Duo playing at Emerald Springs who specalize in Rockabilly style music. Spit roast for tea and drink specials. Accomodation is available - for bookings contact (08) 8976 1169 or email emerald.springs@bigpond.com.

Sunday 18 August

Ladies Wine Tasting  Club 23, 2.00pm

• Open to all Katherine ladies for a wine tasting event with a Sommelier to provide expert advice. Light refreshments will be served with entertainment from a guest speaker. Ladies will have the opportunity for social networking and meeting new people. Purchase of pre-sale tickets is required. Contact Trudi on trudi.hartley@nt.gov.au.  

Card Making Workshop  CWA Hall, 1.00pm

• Ever wanted to try your hand at card making? Then why not join us for an afternoon of fun with talanted card maker Dani Wrigglesworth. We'll be making cards for fathers day so please bring the kids along to join in. The cost to participate is $5 for members and children, $10 for non-members - all welcome. Bookinngs are essential as numbers will be limited: cwa.katherine@hotmail.com.

Me 'n Me Mates  Katherine Country Club

• Australiana re-imagined - songs, poems, yarns and stories Celebrating Australian language and humour in spoken word and song. A uniquely Australian view of the world in an intimate, relaxed pub atmosphere. Features writings by Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson and others as well as yarns and songs. 

Sunday 24 August

Car and Bike Show-N-Shine  Civic Centre Katherine, 2.00pm

• Static display of vintage cars, classic cars and motorbikes with various trophy classes.  

5 Piece All Girl Band  Godinymayin Arts & Culture Centre

• More information to follow shortly! 

Tuesday 27 August

Keyim Ba African Music  Godinymayin Arts & Culture Centre