This year’s Heritage Day features all the family’s favourite displays and demonstrations with a few lively surprises!
Keep your ears and eyes open at Caboolture Historical Village on Saturday, 30 May, for some new feathered friends, and beware of bushrangers and other unruly colonials who could appear at any time.
President of Caboolture Historical Society, Greg Raedel, said there would be something for everyone, with much to see and do.
“Enjoy the whip-cracking demo, take a ride on the miniature train, and marvel at vintage cars and motorcycles and Penny-farthing bicycles,” Greg said.
“Kids can get hands-on with lots of interactive activities, making it a fun and educational experience for the whole family.”
Live Demonstrations, Wildlife Encounters and Entertainment Highlights
Heritage Day this year will focus on local history and heritage with craftsmen and craftswomen demonstrating traditional skills such as wool spinning, lacemaking, leathercrafting, ropemaking, blacksmithing and more. Scarlett O’Hara, of Gone with the Wind fame, will be popping in, and the whole Village, including Steampunk folk, will be dressed in theme.
Making their first appearance at this event are some very special guests – Wufka the Barking Owl and Nyra the Eastern Barn Owl from Skywind Falconry.
Co-founder of Skywind Falconry, Nicholas Gerhard, said they loved giving people the chance to get up close and personal with native birds of prey in a highly memorable free-flight demo and talk.
“We hope by offering close-up encounters with owls, we can help people feel more connected to Australia’s native wildlife,” Nicholas said.
“Throughout the talk, we’ll explore the fascinating adaptations that make owls such effective hunters — including their exceptional hearing and vision — as well as the challenges they face in the wild.”
Other live entertainment includes 18th-century dancing, music from Celtic folk band Blarney Stone, and Clan Stuart Pipes and Drums, and readings from the North Pine Bush Poets.
In addition, the Pine River Machinery Rally will be present for both Heritage Day and the following day.
Entry cost is $18 for adults, $15 for concessions, $10 for children aged six to 16, and free for children under five. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online.
For further information, find ‘Caboolture Historical Village’ on Facebook.
Heritage Day
- Saturday, 30 May, 9am-3pm
- Caboolture Historical Village
- 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
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