August 17, 2022
After a two-year absence caused by the pandemic, the South Burnett’s salute to all things Scottish will get under way at Boondooma Homestead on Thursday (August 18) and continue non-stop until late Sunday afternoon.
Over the past 12 years, Scots In The Bush has grown to be the largest event of its kind in Queensland, and one of the largest Celtic festivals in Australia.
About 200 professional performers will be taking to the Homestead’s stage over the course of the four days.
They include the Rum City Highland Dancers, Celtic Psychosis, the Noosa and District Pipe Band, The Clan, Celtic Thunder Oz, Ishka, Limerick and balladeer Brian Letton.
They’ll be joined by Mouldy Haggis, the Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, Murrumba Pipes and Drums and many more, along with walk-up artists and a few surprise guests.
But apart from highlands music and dancing, there’ll be lots of other fun activities in the Homestead’s grounds as well.
On Saturday at 1:00pm, the festival’s Highland Games will see haggis and caber tossing, along with foot races and Putting the Boondooma Stone, while highland pipe bands play in the grounds.
And earlier the same day, there’ll be a Call to the Clans and Tartan Parade, complete with an Address Tae The Haggis and the downing of whiskey.
In the grounds, rare Scottish treats such as Aberdeen sausage, Scotch eggs, haggis, neeps and tatties will be available from the Homestead’s canteen alongside the more usual fare of fish, chips and hamburgers.
And those in search of their clan can pay a visit to one of many clan tents set up in the grounds alongside Celtic merchandise stands and assorted other surprises.
More than 40 volunteers from the Boondooma Museum and Heritage Association will be running this year’s festival, which is expected to attract up to 300 caravanners and a capacity crowd.
Homestead secretary Judy Brandt said they were all anticipating a great year.
Boondooma Homestead is located at 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road and tickets for the entire Festival – which include entry, on-site bush camping and all entertainment – are $95 for adults and free for under 14s.
Single-day tickets are also available. More details can be obtained by phoning Judy on 0427-364-026.
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