A celebration of our unique culture, flora, fauna and people
October 18 – 20, 2024
Compiled by Alistair Gray
An Australasian Royal Duckbill surrounded by Plumed Whistling Ducks is a common sight at the Bibimulya Wetlands, Bribie Island.
Preparations are well underway for this year's Bribie Island Nature Festival, with something for everyone from Friday October 18 to Sunday October 20. The Island will be awash with visitors looking to attend a wide range of creative workshops, talks, studio art trails, guided walks, cultural tours, a jazz concert, fashion show, children's activities and even a tour of the CSIRO research facility.
The festival celebrates all that Bribie offers, allowing residents and visitors to learn more about the wildlife, the cultural heritage and our creative people. In its second year of operation, following a fabulous launch last year, the program is second to none. It will inspire and create a renewed interest in nature, the arts and all that Bribie offers over the three days of this signature event.
Get in early to avoid missing out.
"The Bribie Island Nature Festival is dispersed throughout the Island with many events and activities having limited capacities – last year some people were disappointed to find sold-out events and activities,” festival producer Libby Anstis said.
Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA), Pumicestone Indigenous Education and Employment Council, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bribie Island Library, CSIRO and many of Bribie's favourite visual artists are hosting events and activities over the weekend. This year, the festival team has added Wild Wonders, a morning program of children's activities and an opening night fashion event – Canvas to Catwalk, featuring original fabric designs inspired by Bribie Island.
Festival Program
The program is extensive with more than 30 events. Here are some of the highlights to whet your appetite.
CSIRO Discovery Tour – A guided tour through CSIRO's research facility.
Yarun Cultural Experience – A guided tour around Yarun (Bribie Island). The tour is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich aboriginal heritage with visits to significant cultural sites.
Canvas to Catwalk – The festival's opening night event featuring original fashions and live music. It will showcase garments modelled by young designers who have created their own creative artworks under the guidance of fashion label Red Ridge.
Drawing with the Bush – Geoff Ginn leads a creative workshop inspired by Bribie's most famous artist, Ian Fairweather. The workshop focuses on drawing the outdoors using resources and materials from the bush and taking inspiration from the art and home of iconic artist Ian Fairweather.
Elements of Red Beach – A guided artist's walk on Bribie Island's stunning Red Beach.
Artists of Bribie – Visit a unique collective of Bribie Island artists' studios.
Pumicestone Piano – Sign up for your own performance of the festival's beautiful Pumicestone Piano at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre.
Wonders of the Wallam Walk – A short walk-through Bribie Island National Park with local ecologist Ben Timmings.
Creating Natural Fictional Characters – A writing workshop with local author Gary Crew.
Birds in your Neighbourhood Talk – An introduction to some of Bribie's common bird species.
Bribie Jazz – JMI returns to headline the festival finale, featuring a new jazz ensemble and emerging jazz sensation Lily Daoud.
You will find full details and bookings at the Bribie Island Nature Festival website: www.bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au (Include a QR Code)
For enquiries, please email: info@bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
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