Laura Folk Fair

A unique two day event, The Laura Folk Fair is held annually on the first full weekend in April (unless it should clash with Easter when it becomes the second weekend). Hughes Street in the town of Laura is closed to all vehicular traffic and is lined with craft, hobby, food and refreshment stalls, becoming a Mall in which visitors may wander.

APRIL 4th and 5th 2009

[Next Year] April 10th & 11th 2010

STREET STALLS ( Sat from 10.30 a.m. Sun from 10.00 a.m..) LAURA ART PRIZE LITERARY AWARDS WHIP CRACKING COMPETITION

FREE ENTERTAINMENT You and your family will enjoy the Musicians, Dancers, Street Entertainers, a great day of entertainment for the whole family. FUN FOLK DANCE 5.30 - 8.30 p.m. FIREWORKS DISPLAY

DON"T MISS OUR SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT
(WEATHER PERMITTING)

The Laura Folk Fair was first held in 1980 and has since grown to become a popular event. The Rocky River Historic and Art Society first organised the fair, and since 1981 a separate committee has undertaken the task.

There are no entrance fees and the entertainment in the street is provided by the committee at no cost to patrons.

The fair has continued to prove successful winning a number of awards from 1985 onwards. In the year 2000 the fair won:-

• National Community Link Award - A High Commendation
• SA Great Award for Tourism (Mid North Region)
• SA Great Tourism/Regional Festival
• 2001 - NRDB/Flinders & Outback South Australian Tourism -
  Festivals and Special Events
• 2002 - Australia Day Award (Northern Areas Council)

The Laura Folk Fair has attracted a great deal of interest and support over the years and there is an increasing demand for stall space. This ensures that there is a wide range of quality crafts on display. This, along with the many artists, performers, awards and competitions makes for a great family weekend.

 

COME ALONG AND JOIN US THIS APRIL 4th and 5th!!