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27 June, 2025
Robert Burns this weekend
CAMPERDOWN’S annual Robert Burns Celtic Festival is happening this weekend, with the committee boasting a full program with a wide variety of Celtic-themed events.
Festival committee chair Dr John Menzies OAM said the committee was ready to welcome visitors and locals over the weekend.
“There are family and children’s activities – bring the children down to the avenue on Saturday to see Scottish highland cows in the avenue, check out the wonderful art works on display in the local shops and don’t miss the children’s event happening in the library with Anne Daffy, John, Roni, Cait and Nell – stories, fun, music and instrument making from recycled materials,” he said.
“A fun family celildh (Bush Dance) especially for mums, dads, kids and even grandparents from 6.30–7.50pm is happening at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, with the school children’s art prizes being awarded.
“The Corby Family Band, along with members from Tuniversal, will provide the music and John Corby is our guest caller guaranteed to bring lots of fun and laughter –this event is a must do.”
Festival coordinator Catherin O’Flynn said the celidh was only $10 per family, which was “great value” for attendees.
“The festival is all ages, all abilities and family friendly,” she said.
“Our festival has a full program that has a very wide appeal for patrons, including free events and ticketed events – our festival also offers free entry into the concert performances for students under the age of 18 years.
“The committee offers such a range events within the festival and still remain affordable – many festivals charge higher prices.
“On Saturday visit the clocktower, the Robert Burns statue at the Civic Centre, craft market, the heritage centre and the masonic hall, with live music on offer in the morning and Pat Walsh telling Irish stories and poetry in the afternoon.”
Mrs O’Flynn said Sunday’s program was also full, with music being performed at the Killara Centre with a $10 entry fee.
“The Camperdown Lions Club with be selling egg and bacon rolls in the avenue so please take advantage and support our local service clubs who are wonderful supporters of the Robert Burns Celtic Festival,” she said.
“Other events are in our Festival program, online at camperdownburnsfestival.com.”Festival committee chair Dr John Menzies OAM said the committee was ready to welcome visitors and locals over the weekend.
“There are family and children’s activities – bring the children down to the avenue on Saturday to see Scottish highland cows in the avenue, check out the wonderful art works on display in the local shops and don’t miss the children’s event happening in the library with Anne Daffy, John, Roni, Cait and Nell – stories, fun, music and instrument making from recycled materials,” he said.
“A fun family celildh (Bush Dance) especially for mums, dads, kids and even grandparents from 6.30–7.50pm is happening at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, with the school children’s art prizes being awarded.
“The Corby Family Band, along with members from Tuniversal, will provide the music and John Corby is our guest caller guaranteed to bring lots of fun and laughter –this event is a must do.”
Festival coordinator Catherin O’Flynn said the celidh was only $10 per family, which was “great value” for attendees.
“The festival is all ages, all abilities and family friendly,” she said.
“Our festival has a full program that has a very wide appeal for patrons, including free events and ticketed events – our festival also offers free entry into the concert performances for students under the age of 18 years.
“The committee offers such a range events within the festival and still remain affordable – many festivals charge higher prices.
“On Saturday visit the clocktower, the Robert Burns statue at the Civic Centre, craft market, the heritage centre and the masonic hall, with live music on offer in the morning and Pat Walsh telling Irish stories and poetry in the afternoon.”
Mrs O’Flynn said Sunday’s program was also full, with music being performed at the Killara Centre with a $10 entry fee.
“The Camperdown Lions Club with be selling egg and bacon rolls in the avenue so please take advantage and support our local service clubs who are wonderful supporters of the Robert Burns Celtic Festival,” she said.
“Other events are in our Festival program, online at camperdownburnsfestival.com.”
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