ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Pre-festival Drinks
Tea cosy lovers are welcome to knit, natter or negroni (takeaway meals available).
When: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Teapots at Gibsons
Tea pots and tea-related ceramics, including award-winning porcelain by local sustainable potter Cathy Hayward.
When: 11 am–4 pm
Where: Gibsons Café 9 Falls Rd

EVERY DAY 18 – 26 MAY

Tea Cosy Exhibition
When: 10.00am – 4.00pm daily
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Entry by Gold coin donation

Vintage Tea Cosy and Apron Exhibition
When: 10.00am – 4.00pm daily
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall

Tea Pots, Collectibles and Art Exhibition
When: 10am – 4.30pm daily
Where: Stefani Hill Top Gallery

SATURDAY 18 MAY

Festival Opening
When: 10.00am
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall

Yarn to Cosy
Watch members of the Best Yarn Society spin yarn and create a tea cosy!
When: 10am – 4pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall

Craft Stall @ The Hall – Leongatha Sew and Knit

Landscape Painting Workshop with Gonzalo Varela
In this session you will explore your creativity, sharpen your vision and unlock the ability to paint anything you desire. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, come along and be tutored by Gonzalo Varela, an Argentine artist living in Fish Creek.
When: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road
Cost: $40 (materials included)
Bookings: Gonzalo 0456961010 or untipocreativo@hotmail.com
www.magiclanternstudio.com

Waste Knot with Sarah Parkes
Join artist and designer Sarah Parkes for an afternoon of crafting rope from recycled materials. Learn the art of twisting cord by hand and experiment on Sarah’s drill powered rope maker. Explore the beauty and potential of working with waste materials to create durable and practical rope.
Sarah will provide remnant silage wrap and other materials, while participants are encouraged to supply their own soft plastics, old clothing, textiles and paper. Together you will explore different materials for unexpected outcomes.
Sarah will also teach some knots and techniques to create a small work with your rope. By the end of the session you will have a greater understanding of this ancient craft and be able to use these
When: 1pm – 4pm
Where: Supper Room, Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Cost: $30 (afternoon tea included)
Bookings: 0415110304, sarah@smalltown.net.au

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Celebration of Nature
Exhibition by Rosie Lyon
When: Little Oberon Cafe opening hours
Where: Little Oberon Café, 15 Falls Road

Celebrating the Art of Water and Colour
Art Exhibition by Gillian Carpenter
When: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

Devonshire Teas
Enjoy scones, jam and cream and support a local community group fundraise
When: 10.0am – 4.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall stage

Landscaping Drawing with Gonzalo
When: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road
Cost: $40
Bookings: Gonzalo 0456961010 or untipocreativo@hotmail.com

Long John’s
Tea cosy lovers are welcome to knit, natter or negroni (Takeaway meals available)
When: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

All That Jazz
Enjoy a meal at the Fish Creek Hotel accompanied by the wonderful music of the jazz band so aptly named “The Purlers”.
When: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Where. Fish Creek Hotel

SUNDAY 19 MAY

Craft Stall @ The Hall – Wonthaggi Fabric & Yarns

Devonshire Teas
Enjoy scones, jam and cream and support a local community group fundraise
When: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall stage area

Celebration of Nature
Exhibition by Rosie Lyon
When: Little Oberon Cafe opening hours
Where: Little Oberon Café, 15 Falls Road

Celebrating the Art of Water and Colour
Art Exhibition by Gillian Carpenter
When: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
This ‘High Tea on the High Seas’ event will showcase a variety of works by colourful artist Claudia Rubinstein, and include sweets, finger sandwiches, tea, coffee and optional bubbles
When: 11am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe
Bookings: 56832592

The Kitchen Table
Community Embroidery Project hosted by The Handmakers Store
Visitors are invited to participate in the creation of an embroidered tablecloth.
Make yourself a cup of tea. Take a seat at our table, take a needle and thread and embroider a flower.
All tools will be supplied, patterns will be available to follow or you can design your own.
When: 12 noon-4pm and then each day 10-4 until 24 May
Where: Supper room, Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Materials supplied, booking unnecessary.

MONDAY 20 MAY

TUESDAY 21 MAY

Zentangles Workshop
Learn how to zentangle with Bianca Stefani
When: 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Where: Stefani Hill Top Gallery
Cost: $25
Bookings: Bianca 0457832253

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

Celebrating the Art of Water and Colour
Demonstration by Gillian Carpenter
When: 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

THURSDAY 23 MAY

Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Council Fundraiser
A community morning tea.A morning to share food, conversation and raise money for a good cause
When: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Hotel

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 8.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

FRIDAY 24 MAY

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 8.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Celebration of Nature
Exhibition by Rosie Lyon
When: Little Oberon Cafe opening hours
Where: Little Oberon Café, 15 Falls Road

Celebrating the Art of Water and Colour
Art Exhibition by Gillian Carpenter
When: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

Sip and Stitch
Bring your project and share happy hour
When: 5.00 – 7.30pm
Where: GIbson’s Cafe & Larder
Bookings: Helen 0405090926

SATURDAY 25 MAY

Bendigo Bank Market Day
When: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Where: Village Green & Rail Trail
Music by Invy Horn Jam
11.00am: Magician performance – Ron the Clown

Craft Stall @ The Hall – Sams Patch
Craft supplies for sale
When: 10am-4pm.

Devonshire Teas
Enjoy scones, jam and cream and support a local community group fundraise
When: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall stage area

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Celebration of Nature
Exhibition by Rosie Lyon
When: Little Oberon Cafe opening hours
Where: Little Oberon Café, 15 Falls Road

Celebrating the Art of Water and Colour
Art Exhibition by Gillian Carpenter
When: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

Food is Medicine
Join Lisa Hilbert, the founder of Tea Tonic, for a one hour workshop as she shares the origins of her brand and the profound philosophy of “food is medicine” that infuses every blend. As a qualified naturopath and herbalist of 26 years, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the discussion, offering deep insights into the benefits of the carefully chosen ingredients in the teas. The session will explore the ethos behind Tea Tonic, highlighting how each sip is focused on taste, health and well being. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to sample the Tea Tonic range while engaging directly with Lisa, asking questions and delving further into the world of health and wellness through tea. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast, health aficionado, or simply curious, this workshop promises to enrich your understanding of natural health practices and inspire a deeper connection with the teas you love.
When: 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Free (tea tasting & sales)
Where: Supper Room, Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Bookings: 0484586296 or teacosyfestival@gmail.com

Come in Spinners
See Fish Creek Wool Room’s Sarah create yarn
When: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: The Hub, 27 Falls Road

CropFest Film Festival
Collection of locally made short films
When: 6.30-8:30
BYO drinks & nibbles
Where: Supper room, Fish Creek Memorial Hall
Entry by gold coin donation

SUNDAY 26 MAY

Craft Stall @ The Hall – Yarram Drapery

Devonshire Teas
Enjoy scones, jam and cream and support a local community group fundraise
When: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall stage area

Pirates’ Treasure
See traditional and whimsical creations to delight your senses
When: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Long John Pickles Cafe

Celebration of Nature
Exhibition by Rosie Lyon
When: Little Oberon Cafe opening hours
Where: Little Oberon Café, 15 Falls Road

High Tea

A fundraising event for the South Gippsland & District Hospital Auxiliary
Exquisite food accompanied by champagne, punch, tea, coffee and beautiful music by the very talented pianist Roxanne Viggiano
Gather a group of friends and book a table or come and be seated with some “soon to be friends”
When: 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Where: Fish Creek Bowls Club, Ryan St
Cost: $60
Bookings: Di Paragreen 0407 883 600 or raphoto@dcsi.net.au

What’s On by Festival Venue

Fish Creek Memorial Hall
The Hub
Fishy Pub
Long John Pickles
Outdoors
Bowling Club
Gibson’s Café
Café Oberon
Stefani Hill Top Gallery