It’s that time of year again – the annual Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival rolls into town from Friday, March 23 to Sunday, March 25.
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Celebrating all things from the 1950s and 1960s, there’s something for everyone with a weekend of rock n roll, music, cars, free entertainment, market stalls and much more.
The festival kicks off Friday with a free family fun night from 5pm in Rotary Park with Jumpin’ Jukebox and Eagle Rocks.
The Shannon’s Show and Shine on Saturday and Sunday is one of the major drawcards, with an amazing display of immaculate classic cars and hot rods.
The Retro Market Place brings together some of the biggest and best nostalgia-themed retro and vintage market stalls from across the country. You’ll find themed merchandise, retro goods, vintage clothing, rock ’n roll memorabilia and collectables.
There’s nostalgia-themed food stalls, sideshow alley, dance floors and plenty for the car enthusiasts. And lots of free entertainment on Saturday and Sunday between 8.30am and 4pm.
Getting dressed up is part of the fun of the weekend. The Best Dressed competitions are so popular that there are four different categories on both Saturday and Sunday – Traditional, Miss Modern Day, Couples and Juniors.
The Rock ‘N Roll Express is back at Richmond Vale Railway Museum, with a steam train ride, live entertainment and dancing on Friday and Saturday night.
You can also enjoy a night out at Weston Workers Club and Kurri Kurri Bowling Club over the weekend.
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is thrilled to partner with the Burlesque Idol Australia competition for the first time in 2018. Finalists will be drawn from shows held in capital/major cities across Australia, culminating in the grand finale on Friday, March 23 at Weston Workers Club.
The show features a dazzling array of rising burlesque talents, a comedian host and a panel of judges comprised of burlesque promoters, producers, and world-renowned burlesque artists.
PROGRAM
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
- Retro High Tea at Kurri Kurri High School, 1pm-3pm. Tickets $30.
- Family Fun Night in Rotary Park, 5pm-8pm. Entertainment by Jumpin’ Jukebox. Free entry.
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Express at Richmond Vale Railway Museum, 6.45pm-10pm. Entertainment by Gary Davidson. Tickets $28.
- Burlesque Idol grand final at Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tickets $20.
- The Rattlesnakes at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club, 7.30pm-11pm. Free entry.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Rotary Park
- 8.30am: DJ Gav with lots of 50s and 60s music
- 9am: Eureka Tae Kwon Do demonstration
- 9.45am: Official Opening
- 10am: Dance demonstration – Newcastle 50s Rock N Roll
- 10.45am: Best dressed parade – couples and junior categories
- 11.30am: Sass & the Boss
- 12.30pm: Tony Hunt (Roy Orbison tribute)
- 1pm: Sass & the Boss
- 2pm: Shannon’s Show and Shine trophy presentation
- 2.15pm: Tony Hunt (Roy Orbison tribute)
- 2.45pm: Best dressed parade – Miss Modern Day and traditional categories
- 3.30pm: Sydney Swing Katz
- 4pm: DJ Gav
Evening events
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Express at Richmond Vale Railway Museum, 6.45pm-10pm. Entertainment by John Jay. Tickets $28.
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Party featuring the Jivebombers and the Sydney Swing Katz at Weston Workers Club, 7pm-11pm. Tickets $20.
- High School Prom dinner dance at Hunter Valley Hotel Academy (Kurri TAFE), 7pm-11pm. Entertainment by Mr James Band and DJ Vinnie. Enjoy a delicious 1960s themed dinner in a High School Prom atmosphere. Tickets $70.
- The Lamplighters supported by Emile at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club, 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets $15.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Rotary Park main stage
- 8.30am: DJ Gav with lots of 50s and 60s music
- 8.45am: Rock Service
- 9.30am: Tony Hunt (Roy Orbison tribute)
- 10am: Dance demonstration – All Shook Up Dance Studio
- 10.45am: Best dressed parade – couples and junior categories
- 11.30am Mr James Band
- 12.30pm: Tony Hunt (Roy Orbison tribute)
- 1pm: Mr James Band
- 2pm: Shannon’s Show and Shine trophy presentation
- 2.30pm: Raffle prize draw
- 2.45pm: Best dressed parade – Miss Modern Day and traditional categories
- 3.30pm: DJ Gav with lots of 50s and 60s music
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club Street Stage
- Live entertainment by On the Prowl and DJ Vinnie, 10am-2pm. Located at the top end of Lang Street.
All Shook Up Dance Studio Sidewalk Stage
- Live entertainment by Nightmoves, 9.30am-1.30pm. Located at the library end of Lang Street.
Evening events
- Last Chance Dance at Weston Workers Club, 5pm-9pm, featuring the All Stars Trilogy Tribute Show. Tickets $20.
Tickets can be bought from the Kurri Kurri Visitor Information Centre on 4936 1909.
For more information, visit kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au.
VIDEO
Check out the aerial view of the 2017 festival in the post below.
