Described as a ‘gold mine of history’, Stuart Town is located between Wellington and Orange.

If you’re planning to head to the Wellington Boot on Sunday April 4, it will be the perfect opportunity to come and witness an event unique to the area, which will be held on the Saturday (April 3).

The festival will begin at 7am when market stalls will be set up, followed by a street parade of beards, bonnets and bicycles, featuring the talented Circus West performers at 10am.

At 11am, Wellington Mayor Anne Jones will be officially opening the festival at Moxan Park.

Festival co-ordinator Kate Allan said there are lots of activities for both children and adults.

“The unveiling of the image of The Man from Ironbark will be at 11.15am,” she said.

“Food stalls will be available during the day, and then the kids get to have some fun on an Easter egg hunt at 11.30am.

“At 12.30pm, a billy boiling competition will be held to test the skills of those participating.”

You won’t go hungry for the day, with morning tea available at the School of Arts Hall, and the Stuart Town P and C will be roasting a lamb on a spit with homemade tomato sauce.

The Ironbark Inn will also have a barbecue lunch and dinner available for visitors and the General Store will have homemade pies, sausage rolls, cakes and cappuccinos as well as the best hamburgers in the west.

“There will be poetry in the pub with Blue the Shearer at 2pm,” Mrs Allan said.

“He will be reciting poetry at the Stuart Town Inn and a children’s art show will also be on display.

“Bill O’Shea, a well-known local artist will have an exhibition at the Creative Arts Centre along with Lee Brewer from Canowindra.”

Making a special appearance is bush band November Shorn who will be playing for the bush dance to be held at 6.30pm the same night in a family friendly atmosphere.

“People can bring their own food and alcohol,” Mrs Allan said.

“Soft drinks and water will also be sold on the night.

“Tickets are available at the Stuart Town General Store, post office, Rural Transaction Centre and the Ironbark Inn.”

For your convenience, camping facilities are available for the night at Mookerawa Waters Park, or at the Stuart Town Recreation Ground. With lots to see and do in Stuart Town, make the trip out and spend the day surrounded by history and community spirit.

For further information call 6846 8414.