Events 2018 Calendar Events for Calendar: Events 2018 Zend_Feed_Writer 2 (http://framework.zend.com) http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar Make Smoking History 6DBY King Tide Day supported by Lotterywest 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.

On Saturday May 18th 2019 celebrate a low tide of 1.75 m at 8.14 am and a high tide of 11.28 m at 2.18 pm. A massive rise and fall of over 9.0 m in less than 6 hours, the water moving at upwards of 12 knots !!!

Come and enjoy the festivities being brought to you by Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation (6DBY Radio), Lotterywest, Healthway Make Smoking History and The Boab Festival Committee, Archer Builders, toxfree and the Shire of Derby West Kimberley.

Local bands RAMP AGE, Benning Family Band, The Cruizers and The Mango Mob plus childrens entertainer and the Derby Dance Group  performing live on stage.

Wide variety of healthy food and art n` craft stalls, community awards presentation, art auction and introduction of Boab Quest entrants. Heaps of fun and activities for the children.

Event starts at 12.00 pm and will go thru to 5.00 pm. 

SMOKE FREE EVENT

Art auction 3.30 pm.

Location: Derby Wharf Rotunda area.
e-mail: manager@6dby.com.au
Contact: 6 DBY 91931 966

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Seperate licensed bar, free entry and family friendly.  Featuring bands from across the Fitzroy Valley, art on display and sale, food stalls.

]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/muddy-water-music-art-festival-supported-lotterywest?occurrenceID=142 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/muddy-water-music-art-festival-supported-lotterywest?occurrenceID=142 0 Kimberley Photographic Awards 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 22nd  June.

Location: Derby Civic Centre
Entries received: contact Sarah Hennessy 08 91910 999
Awards Night: 6.30 pm Saturday 22 June, 2019

Open to public: Sunday 23rd  June to Thursday 27th June, free entry. 
Contact: Shire of Derby/West Kimberley on 08 9191 0999
or email cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au

]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/kimberley-photographic-awards?occurrenceID=141 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/kimberley-photographic-awards?occurrenceID=141 0 Derby Cup Calcutta Concert Details to come

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/derby-cup-calcutta-concert?occurrenceID=138 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/derby-cup-calcutta-concert?occurrenceID=138 0 Derby Cup Race Day The 2019 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.

Location: Derby Turf Club. Ashley Street DERBY
Contact:  Rod Giblett
Phone  0429 900 095 
e-mail: rod@strongland.com.au

]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/derby-cup-race-day?occurrenceID=102 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/derby-cup-race-day?occurrenceID=102 0 Horizon Power Float Parade Watch the cavalcade of colour as the Horizon Power Float Parade makes its way
through the heart of town and kicks off this year’s Boab Festival.
Floats are constructed by various Community groups and come
together as a showcase of Derby. Don't miss this amazing spectacle of colour...Winners of the Horizon Power Float Parade will be announced at The Make Smoking History Mardi Gras supported by Lotterywest at 7.30 pm.

Please view the nomination form for more details about Horizon Power Float
Parade 2019.

Location: Derby town streets
e-mail: denisjokovich@hotmail.com
Contact: Denis Jokovich

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/horizon-power-float-parade?occurrenceID=129 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/horizon-power-float-parade?occurrenceID=129 0 Make Smoking History MARDI GRAS supported by Lotterywest Derby comes alive with amusements, colour, music, art and food. Family friendly entertainment on the big stage from 5.30 pm.

Featuring  live music from local and touring bands, childrens entertainer and special guests WASAMBA, presentation of the Horizon Power Float Parade prizes and crowning of 2019 Boab Quest winners finishing up with huge FIREWORKS display.

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.

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/make-smoking-history-mardi-gras-supported-lotterywest?occurrenceID=130 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/make-smoking-history-mardi-gras-supported-lotterywest?occurrenceID=130 0 Boab Festival BASKETBALL CARNIVAL 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

]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/boab-festival-basketball-carnival?occurrenceID=114 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/boab-festival-basketball-carnival?occurrenceID=114 0 Mary Island Fishing Club Mud Crab Races Unique event at the Mary Island Fishing Club Elder St Derby.

Doors open 3.00 pm, food and licensed bar free entry family event.

Contact  Derby Visitors Center 91911 426

]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/mary-island-fishing-club-mud-crab-races?occurrenceID=100 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/mary-island-fishing-club-mud-crab-races?occurrenceID=100 0 Boab Spectacular Derby Speedway More details to come

]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/boab-spectacular-derby-speedway?occurrenceID=139 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/boab-spectacular-derby-speedway?occurrenceID=139 0 Kimberley Art Prize 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 6th 7.30pm,

Open to the public Sun July 7 to Thursday July 11th 

Contact Sarah Hennessy. Shire Derby West Kimberley.  

ph 91 910 999

e-mail: cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au

]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/kimberley-art-prize?occurrenceID=131 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/kimberley-art-prize?occurrenceID=131 0 Mowanjum Festival 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

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/mowanjum-festival?occurrenceID=106 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/mowanjum-festival?occurrenceID=106 0 Long Table Dinner The ever popular Long Table Dinner, this year under the Kimberely stars at the Mary Island Fishing Club on Elder Street Derby. The event will be a classy affair, from 5 pm enjoy the sunset view from the newly completed spacious deck, then sit down for a three course meal with fabulous live music and a huge dance floor will be available.

Tickets go on sale soon at the Derby Visitors Center.  Full bar and disabled access. 

 

Times  5.00 pm - 11.00 pm. Licensed event.

NO BYO DRINKS AT THIS EVENT.



 

 

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:30:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/long-table-dinner?occurrenceID=132 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/long-table-dinner?occurrenceID=132 0 WKFL Boab Cup Australian Rules Football Don’t miss a minute of the action as The Boab Festival Committee present the Boab Cup -Aussie Rules Game.

 

 It’s AFL at its best, fast and furious Kimberley Style. Kiosk open.

Local teams Derby Tigers play Looma Eagles for the coveted BOAB CUP presented by the Boab Festival Committee.

 

Location: Derby Town Oval.
e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com
Time: 12 noon mens teams play for Boab Cup

           2 pm womens teams play for their Boab Cup

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/wkfl-boab-cup-australian-rules-football?occurrenceID=133 http://derbyboabfestival.org.au/event-calendar/wkfl-boab-cup-australian-rules-football?occurrenceID=133 0 Derby Country Music Club Jamboree 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, Brad 91931 966.

Location: Spinifex Hotel, Clarendon Street DERBY.  ph  91 910 000

Entry fee    $15. Tickets at door, no presale. Meals beforehand and fully licensed bar.

Time  7.30 - midnight


e-mail: boabfestival@gmail.com

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Free Entry

Venue...Derby Youth Center Ground

Time 10 am - 5 pm

Activities, food stalls, games and entertainment for the whole family.

contact Cyril Archer,  boabfestival@gmail.com

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