2011 Festival Dates
Fri 29th & Sat April 30, Sun May1st
G’day and welcome from all of us here at Koroit.
We are back on the job with planning having already begun for our 2011Koroit Irish Festival. Our 2010 Festival was a huge success with perfect weather, great entertainment and a big crowd coming along to celebrate Koroit and our proud Irish heritage. There were many highlights beginning with our inaugural Euchre Tournament on the Thursday, Maria Forde on the Friday night and the great day of music and colour all day Saturday. The return of the Koroit Irish Festival Parade down the main street was a huge success with the school children from Koroit marching behind the flags of the 32 Irish counties. The parade also featured some legends of Koroit as a show of respect for their great service to our community.
The spud picking was again a big crowd favorite as was the Australian Danny Boy Championship which was won by Woolsthorpe’s Kevin Bowman. A Claymore concert on the Saturday night in the Theatre topped off a big day. On Sunday morning the Last laugh and Big Brekkie drew a packed house to the Bowls Club with plenty of stories from a memorable weekend to tell.
Applications are now open for performers for 2011 and we will be updating the website as plans for the 2011 festival progress so keep an eye on us.
The following artist performed at the 2010 festival:
Claymore, Craic Hooers (from Dublin, Ireland), Pat McKernan, Bhan Tre, Boab Three, Maria Forde, Shanks Mare, Flanagan’s Mob, Cill Airne, Shanachie (Paddy O’Neill award winners), Fingerboard Road, Tommy Tuddy & Mick and Rubberband.
- The 2010 program is here.
- While you are at it, you can also download a 2010 KIF Poster
Other features of 2010 included the O’Shea Ryan Irish Dancers, Street Procession, Australian Danny Boy Championship, Spud Picking competition, Sam the Amazing Clown, Jumping Castle & lots of other entertainment for the kids.
Plus special displays such as the Oral History Project, Irish Dog Breeds, Irish Goats display and more.
2010 saw the introduction of a Saturday night function, the ‘KIF House Party‘.
2011 Ticket Sales:
Ticket details are here.
2011 Stall Holders
Application forms available here.
About the Festival
This festival celebrates Irish heritage through music, poetry, dancing, singing and even spud picking! The event is held annually in the historic village of Koroit, located between Warrnambool and Port Fairy and nestled on the northern slopes of the extinct volcano Tower Hill.
Live music is featured at locations through the town (indoor and outdoor) whilst a hive of market activity and more music emanates from street stalls and six stages set up along the main street and on the village green. Be entertained by the many street performers or browse the arts and crafts. Kids are catered for with a variety of children’s activities and entertainment.
