Whether it is witnessing the popular running of the sheep or attending the stampede rodeo on the Saturday evening, the 2015 Irish Wool fest at Boorowa this weekend might just well be worth going for a visit.
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The acclaimed festival which celebrates the region’s strong Irish connection, is held over the October long weekend every year and has been running for the past 17 years. It is very popular among locals and tourists alike.
There is loads of entertainment for all ages throughout the extravaganza, including having Celtic band, The Prannies which is led by six-time Golden Guitar, fiddle virtuoso Mike Kerin on hand to play.
Aine Tyrell will also perform as will the Canberra Celtic Pipe Band and Dancers.
Some of the main highlights include Saturday’s quick shear competition, while on the Sunday men’s and ladies whip-cracking champions, Daniel and Brooke Wicks will give a demonstration of their abilities with whips in hands and the South West Slopes Yard Dog Trials are always well supported.
On the Saturday afternoon, the Gledhills Earthmoving-Mick Gorham Rodeo Stampede is back bigger and better than ever. It has a fearsome reputation and is expected to live up to the hype yet again.
Local Boorowa champion bull rider Troy Cross is returning for another crack at the title of staying on for eight seconds, with the stakes raised to $2000 this year, which is double the $1000 on offer in 2014.
The official opening of the woolfest will be on the Sunday at 11.40am. It will be closely followed by the ecumenical blessing of the fleece at 11.45am, while the Gold-Trails Re-Enactment will put on one of their excellent shows with Jugiong’s Wes Leseberg playing a big role in the production.
A number of road closures surrounding the centre of town are to be closely observed by the attending motorists, while the Boorowa Shire Council would like to advise patrons as per previous years, that the current Alcohol Free Zone will be lifted between 9am and 6pm on the Sunday.
When speaking in anticipation about the event, Mayor Wendy Tuckerman was glowing in her recommendation of the festival which is an obvious source of pride for the town.
“The Irish Woolfest has been a highlight in the Boorowa calendar for the past 17 years and continues to grow and receive accolades for being a wonderful, family focused event that is well organised and provides free entertainment and non stop activities for all visitors,” she said.
For more information go to www.irishwoolfest.com.au or call (02) 6385 3962.
