Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
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Daffodil blooms take centre stage
A celebration of daffodils has blossomed into one of Kyneton’s most popular art competitions, with almost 200 entries vying for honours in this year’s Daffodil Art Prize. Denise Martin has taken out the $1500 Open Medium Major Prize at The Old Auction House as part of the 2026 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival for the…
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Get ready for the Daffodil Dash
Lace up your runners and be part of an exciting new addition to the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. The Daffodil Dash Fun Run, proudly supported by Maple Physiotherapy and Embracia Aged Care, invites runners, walkers and families of all ages to enjoy the beauty of spring while getting active. Starting and finishing in the…
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Golden win for Pollen
Pollen Kyneton has won Best Dressed Window for their Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival display. The winning window featured an eye-catching yellow gold garden scene that has brought plenty of cheer to onlookers. Taking second prize was Kyneton Shoes and Accessories and third was Hunters Motors and Mowers. Midland Express judges Kerrie Gleeson and Lynda…
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Old school site to open doors
There’s a chance to view the revamped Old Kyneton Primary School during a special Community Open Day. The site will be open to visitors on Sunday, September 14, as part of the final day of festivities for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. “The festival is a highlight of our annual calendar, and it provides…
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Festival welcomes new team
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is gearing up for another spectacular year, with a new executive committee stepping in to lead the beloved community event. Stepping into the role of president is Sharryn Smith, bringing her passion for community engagement and event coordination. Joining her is Mark James as vice-president, well-known as a former…
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Spectacular textile art on show
The Sew Into Quilts Exhibition is a must visit during the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. The exhibition is open from 10am to 3.30pm daily (closed Sundays) throughout the festival. It’s on in the quilting workshop of Ros and Jim Matheson at 5 Granite Hill Lane, Kyneton. Works by well-known textile artist Sonya Else will…
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Festival committee seeks volunteers
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival committee is in search of a secretary and assistant. Festival vice-president Sharryn Smith said the festival threw an awesome party every year to celebrate the town’s beauty and creativity. “We’re looking for that special someone who loves getting involved in fun events and helping out behind the scenes,” Sharryn…
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A drawcard for refugee family fun
Dozens of refugee families from the city were among those enjoying the fun of Kyneton’s annual Daffodil Festival parade and fair. The visitors, many of them children and parents from Myanmar who now live in the Pakenham to Springvale area, were guests of the Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. They were treated to a…
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Change of venue for exhibition
This year the Kyneton Art Group will have a change of venue for its Annual Group Exhibition for 2023. The exhibition will be held at the Mechanics Institute in Mollison Street Kyneton, during the second week of the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. Opening night is Friday September 8, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, with the exhibition…
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Meet the festival ambassadors
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is introducing something new this year. Two local celebrity ambassadors will give talks about their lives and careers and will also be out and about at events. Renowned sculptor Peter Cole and television personality and author Tonia Todman are this year’s ambassadors. Cole said he was excited to be…
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Crowds cheer for parade’s return
A crowd of about 5000 people turned out to watch the 2022 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival wind up in a grand street parade on Sunday. Festival organisers were thrilled with the turn out as people excitedly cheered for a festival back to full strength after a two-year pandemic interruption. Pictured are some of the…
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Parade is back
After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival grand parade and fair will return this Sunday September 11. The parade will be huge with floats, bands, walking groups, decorated cycles and special vehicles including. Special attractions will include the Wadaiko Rindoo Japanese drummers and the Central Victorian Lion Dancers…