Sunday April 10 2016
The town of Derby in the West Kimberley boasts of having the highest tide every year in Australia and the second highest tide in the southern hemisphere.
At 3.42pm Sunday the 10th of April you will see the tide reach a massive 12.23 metres.
Come and enjoy the celebration being brought to you by Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation (6DBY Radio), The Boab Festival Committee, Archer Builders, SAAOC Committee and the Shire of Derby West Kimberley.
There will be live music, market and food stalls and a playground for children.
Event starts at 1pm and will go thru to 5pm.
Location: Derby Wharf Rotunda area.
e-mail: manager@6dby.com.au
Contact: Brad Spring
Free FamilyEvent
Saturday May 21 2016
This West Kimberley institution has been going since 1996 and is world famous. All the action is at the Bill Duff Big Stage at the Derby Turf Club. Showcasing four Kimberley bands plus tribute artist Ricky Desilva doing the young ELVIS and his famous rendition of MICHAEL JACKSON in concert. Finishing the show will be internationally acclaimed indigenous power house band ``FAMILY SHOVELLER BAND`` Healthy food and refreshments available. Condition of entry no smoking.
Location: Bill Duff Big Stage, Derby Racecourse, Ashley Street
Saturday May 21st 2016
Time: gates open 6.30pm, rocking till midnight.
e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com
Contact: Bill Hart 0428911869, Brad Spring
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Free Entry.
No Smoking.
Saturday May 28 2016
Opera’s in the air in Derby!
Join Mary-Attracta Connolly, soprano, Monique Simone, mezzo-soprano, Mark Alderson, baritone, and Tommaso Pollio, pianist, for a wonderfully entertaining evening of opera under Derby’s boabs.
Whether you are a first time opera goer or opera lover this ravishing evening of opera will take you on a sublime musical sojourn as these consummate artists present gems from the opera repertoire plus lighter songs that will make you
smile, swing and swoon!
Tickets plus pre-show canapes $70.
Pre order your gala hampers $50 for two or bring your own hamper.
Tables of 6, full bar, no high heels.
Location: Derby Turf Club
Time: Gates open 6pm
Show starts 7.30pm
Tickets: DERBY VISITOR CENTRE.
Loch Street Derby
PH 08 91911 426
Ticketed event
Saturday June 18 2016
Presented by The Shire of Derby West Kimberley, the Kimberley Photographic Award is open to both amateur and professional photographers.
Exhibition prints are available for purchase throughout the week long exhibition with the winning entries announced at the Exhibition Opening and Awards Night on Saturday 18th June.
Location: Derby Civic Centre
Entries received: Wednesday 8th June, 2016
Exhibition: 18th June - 23rd June, 2016
Awards Night: 6.30 pm Saturday 20 June, 2016
Contact: Shire of Derby/West Kimberley on 08 9191 0999
or email cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au
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Free Event
Friday June 24 2016
PIGRAM BROTHERS in concert. The legendary Pigram Brothers will showcase their talents in a 2.5 hour concert featuring 7 members of this musical and mullti talented Broome family. Hear all the hits from their last 4 albums, music from their films and travel back in time as they play classics from their Scrap Metal Band days.
Absolutely not to be missed.
Meals and accommodation available at the famous Spinifex Hotel.
Location: Spinifex Hotel, Clarendon Street, Derby.
e-mail: info@spinifexhotel.com.au
Contact: Reception phone 08 91910 000
Website: www.spinifexhotel.com.au
Tickets $30 pre sale from venue or at the door.
Fully licensed and ticketed show.
Saturday June 25 2016
The 2016 Derby Cup will be a bigger than ever, top quality racehorses from across WA battle it out for rich prize money and handsome trophies.
Variety of food available, on course TAB and full bar, live entertainment and two up after last race.
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Sunday June 26 2016
As the bacon crackles on the barby and the Billi Tea brews, the morning silence is broken by our Bush Poets as they channel the literary greats.
It’s the Derby Bush Poets Breakfast!
Location: CWA Cottage Clarendon St DERBY
Time: 7 am till 12 noon
e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com
Entry fee $20 includes breakfast
Breakfast included in entry fee
Family Event
Friday July 1st 2016
Watch the cavalcade of colour as the float parade makes its way
through the heart of town and kicks off this year’s Boab Festival.
Floats are put together by various Community groups and come
together as a showcase of Derby. Don't miss this amazing spectacle of colour...Winners of the Derby Float Parade will be announced at the Mardi Gras night.
Please view the nomination form for more details about Boab Float
Parade 2016.
Location: Derby town streets
e-mail: denis.jokovich@det.wa.edu.au
Contact: Denis Jokovich
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Free Family Event
Friday July 1st 2016
Derby comes alive with amusements, colour, music, art and food. Family friendly entertainment on the big stage from 5.30 pm.
Featuring children`s entertainer, local and touring bands, presentation of the Horizon Power Float Parade prizes and Crowning of 2016 Boab Quest winners at 7.15pm.
Our talent chooses to stay at The Spinifex Hotel.
Condition of entry...No smoking or alcohol.
Location:Derby Town Oval, Ashley St.
Time 5.30 till 9.30 pm.
Contact ...Bill Hart ph 0428911869, boabfestival@gmail.com.
Stall Holders Nomination Form
Stall Holders Shire of Derby West Kimberley Permit Application Form
Food Stall Diagram
Food Preparation Guidelines
Free Family Event
Saturday July 2 2016
Fabulous array of local produce, handicrafts, food and art, all for sale in a relaxed and friendly market place.
Non stop entertainment, meet a local, get a bargain.
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Sat 2 July & Sun 3 July 2016
Boab Festival Basketball Carnival. Presented by Derby Basketball Association. Teams from across the Kimberley and Pilbara competing. Mens and womens matches.
Refreshments on sale.
Location: Derby Recreation Centre Courts, Ashley Street Derby
Time: All Day
No alcohol family event.
Contact: Sonny Ozies, Garnduwa Derby ph 91932 188
Saturday July 2 2016
Derby Country Music Jamboree presented for your enjoyment by the Derby Country Music Club..
Local musicians present a night of true Kimberley country music.
Contact Derby Country Music Club, BJ ph 0457 662 716.
Location: Spinifex Hotel, Clarendon Street DERBY. ph
Entry fee $15. Tickets at door, no presale. Meals beforehand and fully licensed bar.
Time 7.30 - midnight
e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com
Saturday July 2 2016
Celebrate the rich talent pool of Kimberley artists at the Kimberley Art Prize. Cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award and possibly pick up a masterpiece at a bargain price. Proudly presented by The Shire of Derby West Kimberley.
Location: Derby Civic Centre, Loch St DERBY. 6728 WA
Winners announced Sat July 2nd 7.30pm,
e-mail: cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au
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Mon,Tues and Wed July 4, 5, 6 2016
The Ta-Ta Film Festival Committee would like to warmly welcome everyone young and old to our wonderful relaxing Family FREE events.
BRING A BLANKET, SWAG, BEAN BAG OR MILK CRATE TO SIT UNDER THE STARS AND ENJOY A RELAXING EVENING YOURSELF OR WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS.
Hot Foods and Sweets available from 5:30pm
This event will be monitored by Parent volunteers
Picture Gardens close 9:30 – 10PM
Monday night - TBA
Tuesday night - TBA
Wednesday night - TBA
Venue: Derby Picture Gardens, 17 Loch Street Derby
Time: Movies start at 6.00pm sharp. Double feature nightly
Contact: Rosella Hatton | 0472 911 888
email boabfestival@gmail.com
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Free entry family event
Thursday July 7 2016
Fabulous array of local produce, handicrafts, food and art, all for sale in a relaxed and friendly market place.
Non stop entertainment, meet a local, get a bargain and enjoy the night.
Location: CWA House Clarendon Street, Derby WA
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Free FamilyEvent
Thursday July 7 2016
Fast gaining recognition as one of the most spectacular Indigenous festivals in the country, Mowanjum Festival attracts thousands of people to Derby annually, with visitors from all over Australia. Tickets are available at the gate. Come with the whole family for an evening of culture and the arts. Bring a camping chair or a blanket. Hot food, bushtucker & drinks available.
FREE WORKSHOPS 2-5PM ON THE DAY
A smoke and alcohol free event.
Location: Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre
Ticket price Adults $20, kids $10
e-mail: sales@mowanjumarts.com
Enquiries: Peter Croll
Phone: +61 8 9191 1008
Website: www.mowanjumarts.com
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Ticketed Family Event
Friday July 8 2016
NAIDOC Family Fun Day and Expo.
Celebrate NAIDOC with family activities, sports, displays, information from service providers, great food and live entertainment.
Date: Friday July 22, 2016
Location: Derby Turf Club
Time: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Contact: Johanna Kitching ph 91931 834
Val O`Meara ph 91910 675
Free Event
Friday July 8 2016
A rare opportunity to purchase authentic Kimberley artwork at bargain prices in the fun-filled atmosphere of the Derby Sportsmans Club. Famous Derby and Mowanjum artists such as Woolagoodja, Norval, Mungulu, Barunga, Higgins, Umbagai, Croll, Atkinson, Burgu, Kraljevich and Oobagooma will have a variety of work including paintings, etchings, pearl shell and artifacts to go under the hammer.
Meals will be on sale with a well stocked bar.
Location: Derby Sportsmens Club, Ashley St, Derby WA 6728
Ph 08 91911 126
Contact: Mary Norval, Norval Gallery Derby
Time: Viewing from 5 pm.
Free Event
Friday July 8 2016
Steady Eddie is alive and invites you to an autopsy of his 25 year career. There is no better way to pass away your time, than killing yourself laughing.
Accompanied by his mates, get ready for a show of comedy, country and blues like no other.
This show is jam packed withgreat entertainment.
Location: Boab Inn
Time: Show starts 7.30pm
Bookings: 9191 1044
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Saturday July 9 2016
Fabulous array of local produce, handicrafts, food and art, all for sale in a relaxed and friendly market place.
Non stop entertainment, meet a local, get a bargain and enjoy the night.
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Saturday July 9 2016
Enjoy an evening of style and sophistication, a spectacular setting and a sumptuous three course meal (full bar facilities). Live music featuring Tracey Barnett, Colin Pigram and the Mango Mob plus Third Wheel featuring Monique LeLeivre.
Relax with great company and enjoy the bonfire beneath the star-lit sky. Bring a jumper as it can get a little chilly after sunset.
NO BYO DRINKS AT THIS EVENT, NO HIGH HEELS
SMOKING IN ALLOCATED AREAS ONLY
Location: Derby Marsh near Dinner Tree.
Time: 4.30 - 9.30 pm
Contact: boabfestival@gmail.com.au
Tickets $70 each available at Derby Visitors Center, ph 91911 426.
Ticketed Event
Saturday July 9 2016
Don’t miss a minute of the action as The Boab Festival Committee present the Boab Cup -Aussie Rules Game.
VENUE CHANGE Kick-off is at 12.00 midday at the Father Mc Mahon Oval in Broome. It’s AFL at its best, fast and furious Kimberley Style. Derby Tigers play Looma Eagles.
Location: Father Mc Mahon Oval Broome.
e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com
Time: 12 noon.
2015 BOAB CUP winners LOOMA EAGLES
Saturday July 16 2016
Fabulous array of local produce, handicrafts, food and art, all for sale in a relaxed and friendly market place.
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Saturday July 16 2016
Final race meeting of the year, glamour with fashion on the field, action on the racetrack and plenty of friendly people.
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Sunday July 17 2016
A new event for 2016, local ethnic groups present dance and music from across the world.
Llicensed bar and food.
Location: Derby Sportsmens Club. Ashley Street.
Time Sun July 17th.....3.30pm gates open - 8.00pm
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Saturday July 23 2016
Larrkardi NAIDOC Ball This is the big one celebrate in style, NAIDOC community awards presentation, fabulous supper, full bar, spot prizes and live dance music.
DO NOT MISS OUT ON YOUR TICKET.
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Date: Saturday July 23 2016
Location: Derby Civic Centre, Loch Street. Derby
Tickets $30 each.
Time: doors open 7.30pm - Midnight
Contact: Cyril Archer or Val O`Meara
Email val.omeara@kti.wa.edu.au