Festival Events

Comprising artists and performers, the Tullamore Irish Festival is well known for its
cultural displays and entertainment during the festival.

Street Parades, Art Exhibitions and Cultural activites are provided throughout the festival as well.

Activities at the festival
	TRIKE ADVENTURES Come along and enjoy an exhilarating and adventurous tour around Tullamore with Peter. Riding on the back of the awesome trike, you'll take in the sights of Tullamore during the Irish Festival Rides will start and finish at the Festival Entrance, the rides are free for Festival attendees.” http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trike-Adventures/207389385953942

	TRUNDLE LIGHT HORSE The Light Horse Association aims to preserve the History and Traditions of the Australian Light Horse and its predecessors. Troops throughout Australia are most prominently visible on ANZAC day each year , however they perform a large number of other tasks during the year which include escorts, displays, re- enactment rides ,and sporting activities. Uniforms worn are either those of the 1914 -18 or the 1930 - 40 era. Some Troops concentrate on ceremonial parades by presenting both rider and horse as historically correct for the period they represent, whereas other groups concentrate on Light Horse skills which include, tent pegging, skill at arms, and other riding events.

	ZANY YARE CIRCUS Zany Yare is a youth circus located in the lower Blue Mountains that operates through Aerialize Sydney Aerial Theatre which is based in Marrickville Sydney. Zany Yare was also Blaxland High School’s Resident Theatre Company from 2006-2008 and was recently awarded a CDSE grant through the Blue Mountains City Council and Glenbrook Panthers Club. Zany Yare was founded in 2000 and has been performing in the Blue Mountains & Sydney regions ever since. They have put on 6 major productions, including There’s No Place Like Home; a circus interpretation of the Wizard of Oz and their most resent production Drop of a Hat; a cabaret spectacular of all things circus. They have participated in a variety of festivals such as Glenbrook Spring Fair, Cirquinox, Winter Magic, Australia day celebrations and performed at the 2007 Catapult Youth Circus Festival in Bathurst.

	IRISH DANCE WORKSHOPS Participate in lessons for Irish Dance provided for everyone and anyone. Displaying cultural techniques for dance in traditional irish performances. Irish Jig Workshop Slow Irish Dancing Intermediate Irish Dancing Workshops are friendly and open to all participants on the day. Visit http://www.rcsn.com.au for more information.

	WEARING OF THE GREEN COMPETITION Entries for Adults and children. Make the most of the Irish theme. Be as green as possible. Lots of prizes are available during the festival.

	STREET PARADE Particpate in the spirit of the festival. Saturday 7th April, 2012 Check the festival program for further information. Held as an annual event and highlights the culture of the community. Street Parade, Decorations etc.