100 not out! The legacy lives on…
Now in its 63rd year, the 2022 festival will mark the centenary of Henry Lawson’s death. Lawson was born on the Grenfell Goldfields in 1867 and the festival was established to commemorate his extensive contribution to the arts during his time.
The festival is renowned for introducing Lawson’s work to generations of fans and aims to promote aspiring artistic endeavours whilst showcasing the Grenfell region’s heritage and tourist attractions with entertainment for everyone including vibrant street parties, market stalls and performers.
Guinea pig races, a woodchop, car show, fashion parades, busking, coach rides, and poetry reading are among the many other items on the festival agenda.
Take a selfie with Henry Lawson in the Main Street or the famous Grenfell Silo Art which will provide a dramatic backdrop to the festival. Tour the amazing Iandra Castle or the Rustic Maze. Visit the local specialty shops, pubs, clubs and cafes. Enjoy the abundance of country hospitality on offer!
The Henry Lawson Festival committee would like to thank Weddin Shire Council and their staff for their ongoing support and our major sponsor Westlime.
| ALL FESTIVAL |
|---|
| Chrysler Car Museum – Lower Main Street Art Exhibitions – Community Hub Photography Exhibition – The Collective |
| Wednesday 8th June |
|---|
| Poetry by the Fireside – Rose Street Little Theatre: 7pm |
| Thursday 9th June |
|---|
| Official Opening of Art Exhibition – Community Hub: 7pm |
| Friday 10th June |
|---|
| The Cri Hotel – Will “Wildstraw” Music: 8pm – late Art Exhibition – Community Hub: 10am – 4pm Photography Exhibition – The Collective: 10am – 4pm |
| Saturday 11th June |
|---|
| Market Stalls: 9am – 4pm Official Festival Opening: WestLime Performance Space – Main Street 9:45am Static Parade and Street Performance: 10am – 4pm Art Exhibition – Community Hub: 10am – 4pm Photography Exhibition – The Collective: 10am – 4pm Wallangreen Sculpture Garden – Fitches Lane, Grenfell: 10am – 3pm Cobb & Co Rides: 10am – 4pm Lousia’s Locker Fashion Parade – in Store: 12:30pm – 1pm Patina Gallery – 166 Gooloogong Road: 2pm – 4pm ($5 Entry entry Devonshire Tea) AGRIBIN/Lachlan Fertiliser Wood Chop – Lower Main Street: 2pm – 4pm The Criterion Hotel – Jack Morrow – 5pm – 8pm Grenfell Bowling Club – Julie Gilmore and Tony Haley: 7:30pm The Criterion Hotel – DJ Apparition – 8pm – Late |
| Sunday 12th June |
|---|
| Mawhood’s IGA Guinea Pig Races – Main Street: 9am – 11am Market Stalls: 9am – 3pm Poetry by the Obelisk: 9:30am – 11am Art Exhibition – Community Hub: 10am – 4pm Photography Exhibition – The Collective: 10am – 4pm Iandra Castle Open Day – Iandra Road, Greenethrope: 10am – 2pm BOOKED OUT Grenfell Car Show Short Street: 10am – 4pm Patina Gallery – 166 Gooloogong Road: 2pm – 4pm ($5 Entry entry Devonshire Tea) Historic Bus Tour: 11:30m – 12:30pm Wallangreen Sculpture Garden – Fitches Lane, Grenfell: 12pm – 4pm LEGENDS CONCERT: The Wolfe Brothers and James Morrison Grenfell Showground: 12pm – 5pm Royal Hotel Pool Competition: 2pm Poetry in Motion: 2pm – 4pm The Criterion Hotel – Gracey Denham-Jones: 5pm – 9pm |
| Monday 13th June |
|---|
| James Morrison Music Workshop Grenfell Showground Pavilion: 9am – 11am Art Exhibition – Community Hub: 10am – 1pm Photography Exhibition – The Collective: 10am – 2pm Wallangreen Sculpture Garden – Fitches Lane, Grenfell: 10am – 4pm Grenfell Community Arts Open Day hosted by the Dramatic Society, Grenfell Artist and Studio on Rose: 11am – 3pm |
