– 26 October 2014 17 10 events over 2 BIG weekends

Sunday
26 October
Bridport 10+ Fun Run
Venue:
Bridport Walking Track
Time:
Register from 8 am at Bridport Village Green
Cost:
$10 all participants
Contact: Gayle Edson 0439 330 700
Join the locals and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Bridport Walking
Track as you run or walk the Bridport 10+ Fun Run – arguably the most
scenic cross country run in Tasmania. Walkers are invited to participate in
the non-competitive walking event starting along side the runners at the
start line on the Village Green. Prizes in total of $1,500 will be offered on
the day. Registration forms are available for download from
www.bridportwalkingtrack.com, www.neriversfestival.com.au or at Access
Locksmiths in Launceston, Bridport Pavilion or on the Village Green on the
day.
Website
www.neriversfestival.com.au
Contact Us
Lynden Russell
Festival Director
M 0418 178 729
E [email protected]
For Accommodation
www.northeasttasmania.com.au
17 – 26 October 2014
Vision
Welcome to the North East Rivers Festival
Legerwood Lane Hill Climb
Venue:
Legerwood Lane via Tasman Highway course
commences 2km from Ringarooma Road.
Time:
9 am Documentation & Scrutiny of Vehicles
10.30 am Driver’s Briefing, 11 am Race Start.
Cost:
Free event and pit access
Contact: 03 6344 5665
www.facebook.com/LightCarClubOfTasmania
Come along and enjoy the excitement of watching some of Tasmania’s
fastest hill climb cars competing on a closed section of Legerwood Lane.
View all the action from spectator areas as different classes of vehicles are
pushed to the limit for fastest times.
Watch the Aussie V8’s Holden and Ford take the fight to the Japanese rice
burners, classic Escorts, even the odd Porsche. A courtesy vehicle will move
spectators to and from viewing points at 40 minute intervals commencing at
the race start. BYO chairs food van on site.
Car club members holding a Cams license (available for purchase on the
day) are welcome to enter the event, note conditions apply.
The North East Rivers Festival based in derby
in N.E. Tasmania grew on the back of the
iconic Derby River Derby. The Festival now
offers 10 different events over 2 BIG
weekends in October each year.
The Committee has packaged up fun family
orientated events in varied parts of our
Municipality. These events range from the
exciting music concert at Pipers Brook
Vineyard where you can taste local wines and
food through to a full on adventure
participating in the Derby River Derby.
Whichever event you choose, make sure you
come and have fun, raise your adrenalin
levels and welcome the warmer weather with
open arms.
Proudly printed by Michael Ferguson
10 events over 2 BIG weekends
Major Sponsors
Friday 17 October
Opening Night & School Fair
Venue:
Time:
Cost:
Winnaleah District High
3.30 pm School Fair, 6 pm Official Opening
Free entry
Tea and stall items available for purchase
Contact: Winnaleah District High School 03 6354 0222
Join us for a family event to celebrate the beginning of the North East
Rivers Festival in a School Fair environment. Be entertained by the annual
Dry Land Boat Race made from recyclable material or have a go on the
electric skateboard or zorb balls. There will be an Art Show featuring
student’s work from various schools in the North East. Bring a friend and
join in or just enjoy some of the hot food and drinks. Face painting and
other entertaining activities make this year’s Opening Night a must in 2014
Saturday 18 October
Pioneer Trout Fishing Competition
Venue:
Time:
Cost:
Pioneer Mine Lake
8.00 am – 3.30 pm
$7 Adults, $5 for 6-14 year olds
(under 6 years old free entry)
Contact: Winnaleah District High School 03 6354 0222
Register: At school on Official Opening Night or on the day
from 7.30 am. Visit www.neriversfestival.com.au for full
details.
This year there will be one tagged fish worth $250.00 (if caught on the day of the
competition).
Prizes awarded for the heaviest fish caught by a Male and Female competitor in
three age groups. Mystery Weight competition – will your catch match the
Mystery Weight revealed on the day and introducing a prize for the heaviest fish
caught from the bank by a competitor in two age groups. All prizes are available
on the day of the competition only. Power boats are allowed, but we ask all
boaters to respect anglers fishing from the lake side and keep their speed to a
maximum of 5 knots. There will be an area dedicated for junior competitors to fish
from the bank.
This competition is a Fishing License free event
Country Music Concert
Venue: Scottsdale Recreation Ground (Hockey fields)
Time: Open Mike from 1 pm to 2.15 pm,
Main Show starts at 2.30 pm
Cost: $15 single or $25 double, U16 gold coin donation, U5’s free
Contact: Pat Young 0457 162 887
Don’t miss the Country Music concert for the North East Rivers Festival featuring
country Music Artists from around Tassie. Guest artist Amber Joy Poulton.
There will be a canteen with hot food and soft drinks available.
This is a family friendly event, strictly NO alcohol
Country Music @ its best Tassie Style
On sale –Bobby Young’s – Country All the Way new CD release
Sunday 19 October
River of Life Celebration
Venue: Bridport Primary School Hall
Time: 10.30 am
Cost: FREE
Contact: Greg Munro on 0417 486 895
You are invited to join the churches of the North East for a combined
celebration. This year’s speaker is Peter Lethbridge chaplain at Scottsdale
Primary School and North East Soldiers Memorial hospital. The Bridport
School Choir will perform, and there will be a children’s story and activities.
There will be an offering for the Chaplains’ programs in Dorset and after the
service everyone is welcome to enjoy a BBQ lunch.
Pipers Brook – Unearthed in the Vines
Venue: Pipers Brook Vineyard (under cover if wet)
Time: 12 noon
Cost: $10 public Only
Bands, Solo’s and Duo’s are all welcome to audition for Unearthed in the Vines.
With $1,000 in prize money and a gig at a local venue and the opportunity to
play live on Chilli FM to be won!
Up to 10 Acts will be chosen to battle it out in the vineyard during an open day
for supporters and the public, with local food and of course great wine available.
All audition details and concert information can be found at our website;
www.pipersbrook.com or call 1800 444 077
Friday 24 October
Golf Challenge
Venue: Moorina Golf Course
Cost: $25 – includes lunch
Contact: Kevin 0448 542 252
[email protected]
The North East Rivers Festival Crowe Horwath Golf Challenge will be an 18
hole ladies & men’s stableford open to all players with a registered handicap.
Trophies will be presented after the day’s events. $3000 in prizes to support
success across the different grades. Every entry goes into the lucky draw for a
Crowe Horwath financial assessment valued at $500
Junior Fishing Competition
Venue: South Springfield Rd on end of straight – will be
signposted
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: No Cost. Registration on the day
Contact: Neil Grose 0419 608 665
This is for Children 14 years old and under. Children must be supervised by an
adult. This year there will be 2 tagged fish worth $250 each (if caught on the day
of the competition). Prizes awarded for the heaviest trout by boy or girl
competitors. Introducing the Trout Mystery Weight Competition –will your catch
match the Mystery Weight revealed on the day? All prizes are available on the
day of the competition only. Hot and cold food and drinks will be available for sale
on the day. This competition is a Fishing License free event
Saturday 25 October
Derby River Derby
Spectators are FREE
River Bank – Derby
(Registration Opens @ 8.30 am)
Time:
9 am – 5 pm
Cost:
Adult $8 for Rafters/Child $4
(5-16 yrs. old for Rafters)
Contact: Lynden Russell on 0418 178 729
Venue:
Spectators are FREE
It is time to grab your life-jackets and helmets, blow up
the inflatable raft and get your water and flour bombs
ready for the madness and mayhem that is the Derby
River Derby with $10,000 in cash and prizes up for
grabs. The Derby River Derby is an event famed
throughout Tasmania and beyond for its unique appeal
and unspoiled approach.
Hit the website for the race times and sponsors. You can
also download the rules, regulations and registration
forms to get a head start on the day.
The first 200 people to register for a raft race
at the Derby River Derby will receive a FREE
Tamar River Cruise valued at $29 so get in
early this year.
Every entry will go into a draw to win a Go
Dive Scuba Diving Course valued at $600 and
a wetsuit valued at $350
We also have Zorb Balls, Electric Skateboards,
Mountain Bikes, Body Zorbs, Milo Cricket, Wood
Chopping demos, Bridport Surf Life Savers display &
games, Dance Groups, random competitions all day and
a great M.C.
Other activities: Continuous action throughout the day;
festival activities for kids of all ages. Live Music, Juggling
Clowns, Annual Duck Race, Food & Craft Stalls.
Duck Race @ 3.30 pm with a total prize pool
of $1000 Tickets at $2 each. The money
raised will go to the DCDA (for future
community events and service). Tickets can
be purchased from local businesses in the
North East and on the day of the event.
Contact Gayle Scott 0429 179 059
All raft competitors must wear a suitable Helmet,
Personal Floatation Device (Life Jacket) and Closed
in Footwear.