By TANIA PHILLIPS
SAVE the date – planning is well underway for the 12th annual Jumpers And Jazz in July Festival from 16-26 July in Warwick.
More than 100 trees will get a winter make-over this year – with local artisans already hard at work.
From now on, Warwick Art Gallery staff and volunteers will begin co-ordinating the signature event – the tree jumper exhibition.
Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine said artists got more creative each year and the standard of entries were simply mind-blowing.
“We expect the optional theme FUSION to be a challenge but anticipate that it will inspire our artists to create clever and beautiful entries.”
According to Warwick Tourism and Events CEO, Tracy Vellacott, there is nothing to rival Jumpers and Jazz across the event landscape in South East Queensland.
“The warmth, ingenuity and quirkiness of this festival will leave you with an event experience like no other,” she said.
While the festival program is bursting with textiles, workshops, dinners, jazz music and other quirky events and happenings, the festival highlights or main events include:
Tree Jumper Exhibition
More than 100 trees artistically dressed with traditional textiles such as knitting, crochet, felting and weaving or inventive installations using recyclables.
When: On display throughout festival
Where: Palmerin, Grafton and Fitzroy streets
Cost: free
Woollow Tree exhibition
The Woollow tree, a celebration of our four seasons … will combine stunning pattern with cleverly beautiful creations made from yarn. Expect creatures and all things nature for the “oh, look at that!” moments.
When: 16-26 July
Where: Warwick Art Gallery Forecourt
Cost: free
Winter in Killarney Bonfire Night
Decorated fire drums, giant centrepiece bonfire, live band and fireworks to really warm winter. Rug up, bring chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy mulled wine, damper and stew, fondue or hot chocolates served by local community groups.
When: Saturday 18 July 2015, from 4pm-9pm
Where: Killarney Polocrosse Fields, corner Acacia and Willow streets, Killarney
Cost: $10 per adult or $20 per family
Grand Historic Auto Car Display
Around 100 historic cars and motorcycles line the main street as a tribute to Warwick’s long-held association to motor sports. Some are even yarn bombed for extra fun.
When: Sunday 19 July 2015, 9.30am
Where: Palmerin Street
Cost: free
Warwick Credit Union Stroll ‘n Swing Saturday
Arts and craft activities, including a Suitcase Rummage, as well as the Sheep Shack and a Regional Harvest display with plenty of jazz and street performances to send the festival swinging.
When: Saturday 25 July 2015, 9.30am-3.30pm
Where: Palmerin Street, outside City Hall
Cost: free
Ergon Energy Picnic in the Park
Craft markets, live jazz, food and wine from local regional wineries plus kids rides and entertainment make this an outdoor winter day to remember. Bring your picnic blanket and chairs and sit back and enjoy.
When: Sunday 26 July 2015, 9am-3pm
Where: Leslie Park, Warwick CBD
Cost: free
Warwick’s CBD
For further information about Warwick’s 12th annual Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival in 2015, visit
www.jumpersandjazz.com or telephone: (07) 4661 9073 (WTE) or (07) 46610434 (WAG)
