General News
27 June, 2025
Festival this weekend
CAMPERDOWN will this weekend host the family-friend Robert Burns Festival.
According to festival coordinator Catherine O’Flynn, a full program has been planned, offering a wide selection of events across the weekend.
Families are encouraged to take their children to Camperdown’s Avenue on Saturday (Manifold Street) to see Scottish Highland cattle and check out the wonderful art works on display in the local shops.
A range of children’s event are planned for the library with Anne Daffy, John, Roni, Cait and Nell – including stories, music and instrument making from recycled materials.
A fun Family Celildh (bush dance) especially for mums, dads, kids and even grandparents will be held from 6.30pm-7.50pm in the Theatre Royal on Saturday night.
The Corby Family Band along with members from Tuniversal will provide music and John Corby, as guest caller, guarantees lots of fun and laughter.
“The bush dance will be loads of fun and at just $10 per family it’s great value,” Ms O’Flynn said.
“Our festival also offers free entry into the concert performances for students under the age of 18 years.”
Visitors to Camperdown on Saturday are encouraged to visit the clock tower, the Robert Burns Statue at the Civic Centre, craft market, the Heritage Centre and The Masonic Hall (with live music on offer in the morning and Pat Walsh telling Irish stories and poetry in the afternoon).
There is also a full music program at the Killara Centre on Sunday.
“The Camperdown Lions Club will be selling egg and bacon rolls in the Avenue so please take advantage and support our local service clubs who are wonderful supporters of this festival,” Ms O’Flynn said.
