Green Ant Inc. - Innisfail Karnivale

Art Deco In The Tropics
Innisfail Karnivale 3 to 19 October 2008

Think flapper dress and gangsters, Indian Jones, Greta Garbo, Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin, because this years Karnivale is all about the Art Deco period of the 1920’s and 30’s and all that Jazz. Running over the first 2 weeks of October from the 3rd to the 19th the theme is “Art Deco in the Tropics” and is a celebration of our beautiful buildings, natural environment, multicultural community, our heritage and our rural industry.

The two weeks will feature events such as the Mission Beach Aquatic Festival, Innisfail Harvest Festival, Innisfail Turf Club Annual Racing Carnival, Sea Haven Longest Lunch, Innisfail Idol, Vintage Car and Motor Bike displays, 1930’s inspired movie night, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Photography Exhibition, Art Deco Town Walk, Workshops, Short Film Festival, Greek Dinner Dance, Cemetery Walks and a Metrogaine.

The largest event on the Calendar is the Innisfail Harvest Festival on the 11th October. Featuring Innisfail as the Art Deco Capital of Australia, the festival will see the Innisfail Esplanade transformed with a dance floor and mirror ball for an evening of 1920’s dance displays, Jazz music form the Swinging Alley Catz, Bess dressed competition, traditional street parade featuring vintage cars, art deco inspired floats and marching bands, billy cart races, great food, children’s activities, circus displays and carnival rides.

Starting from 2pm the afternoon entertainment will feature and array of multi cultural entertainment and workshops, local bands, relay races and activities for everyone to enjoy.

So get set to put on your feather boa’s and dancing shoes for 2 weeks of Jazz and Jive.

If you would like to be involved in the festival, applications are now available for expressions of interest for food stalls, performers, workshops, stalls, artists and volunteers.

In the lead up to the festival we will be holding a series of workshops to get everyone into the Art Deco swing of things.

The workshops are

1920’s dress making hosted by Angie’s Sewing Centre commencing on the 21st August at 5.30pm, $20 per class

Jive classes …

Art Deco Head Wear facilitated by Innisfail’s own milliner Susan Treston

Art Deco hair and make up demonstrations by Carana Hair

Full Programme of Events

Art Deco Movie Night	Innisfail Rotary Club are hosting an Indiana Jones inspired movie night. Come along and dress up in the 1920’s theme, pre movie drinks and Jazz band. When: Friday 3 October 08 Venue: Con Theatre Time: 7:00pm Admission: $10
Mission Beach Aquatic Festival	Events include tinny races, an iron man and maiden competition, beach volleyball, sandcastle competition and a host of music and entertainment for the whole family. When: Saturday 4 October 2008 Venue: Rotary Park Wongaling Beach Admission: Free
Art Deco High Tea	Enjoy an afternoon of tea and scones, Prizes for best dressed man and woman. When: Saturday 4 October 2008 Venue: Masonic Hall Time: 2:00pm Admission: $15 Tickets from Kalinda Rose
Greek Dinner Dance	Delicious traditional Greek food, lots of dancing, music by Deluge, all welcome. When: Saturday 4 October 2008 Venue: Wangan Hall Time: 6.30pm till late Admission: $30.00/$15.00 child
Sea Haven Longest Lunch	Taste the best of the region's food and wine at a glamorous event on the banks of the Johnstone River When: Sunday 5 October 2008 Venue: Innisfail Esplanade Time: 12:00pm Admission: $65.00
Innisfail Art Society “Karnivale” Exhibition	Art exhibition celebrating life in the tropics When: 18 September—8 October Venue: Central Arcade
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Combined Church Service	When: Wednesday 8 October Venue: Anglican Church Time: 7:30pm
Innisfail Street Party	Come along and join in the festivities, featuring Children's Fancy Dress Parade sponsor by Girl's Only, Ergon Energy Innisfail Idol Competition, judging of the best dressed business and staff, live music When: Thursday 9 October 2008 Venue: Cane Cutter Court Edith St, Innisfail Time: 5pm until 9pm Admission: Free
Every one's life is a hero's journey - Short Film Festival	Enjoy a night of locally made short films When: Friday 10 October 2008 Venue: Innisfail Conservatorium of Music Time: 7.30pm Admission: $10
Cassowary Coast Camera Club Exhibition Open	Northern Lights exhibition featuring works by local photographers reflecting life in the tropics. When: Friday 10 October 2008 Venue: Central Gallery Time: 6.30pm
Wine, Cheese and all that Jazz	Taste a selection of over 60 wines and local cheese at the Imperial Tavern Celebrations Wine Warehouse, Jazz bands will play until late for a night not to be missed When: Friday 10 October 2008 Venue: Imperial Tavern Admission: $15
Innisfail Harvest Festival	The main event of the Innisfail Karnivale, with a street parade, multicultural performers, street performers, belly dancers, fire works, Swinging Alley Catz and much more. When: 11 October 2008 Venue: Innisfail Esplanade Time: 2.00pm till late Admission: Gold Coin
Cemetery Walk	Innisfail District Historical Society is hosting their 3 Cemetery walk “Sunset of the Cemetery” When: 12 October 2008 Venue: Innisfail Cemetery Time: 6pm
Innisfail Turf Club Annual Racing Carnival	Six magnificent races including the Innisfail Cup fashions on the fields and after race party When: Saturday 18 October 2008 Venue: Turf Club Time: 10:00am Administration: $ 10:00
Nunsensations	Innisfail Choral Society and Innisfail Theatre Group Present Nunsensations—the Vegas revue When: 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 October 2008 Venue: The Con, Mc Gowan Dr Time: 8pm Administration: $22 adults, $15 Concessions
Rogaine—Family Adventure	Innisfail Cycle and Sport presents a Rogaine racing tour at Warrina Lakes , groups will race around Innisfail to find clues. When: 19 October 2008 Venue: Warrina Lakes Time: 8am Admission: $15 a person $30 a family