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Gold Rush Parade Application form

Gold Rush Parade Application Form – 2012 – 29 KB PDF File

Food Vendors and Stall Holders

Food Vendor Application Form – 2012 – 14 KB PDF File

Stall Application Form – 2012 – 14 KB PDF File

Gold Rush Membership Application

Gold Rush Membership Application Form - 31 KB PDF File

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FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2012

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Gympie Goldrush Festival is an annual celebration of James Nash’s discovery of gold in Gympie in 1867, and the subsequent establishment of Gympie City, “the town that saved Queensland”.  The eleven days festival is held in early October and celebrates the area’s fascinating heritage whilst showcasing the Cooloola region of today, through a diverse and colourful array of activities and entertainment.

The Goldrush Festival began in 1967, 100 years after James Nash’s golden strike.   Hugh crowds turned out.  The initial success and public support for the festival prompted organisers to begin planning a regular event to commemorate the town’s golden past.

The Goldrush Festival has gone on to become Gympie’s premier annual event.  It was not until 1973, six years after the festival officially got under way, that celebrations included a daytime float parade.  Since then, the festival has grown into eleven days of diverse events and has come to incorporate arts, culture, history and entertainment.

Goldrush offers locals, tourists and visitors the opportunity to go back in history and pan for real gold in an authentic 1867 historical setting or find that once-in-a-lifetime gemstone. Maybe UteRush appeals, allowing you to show off your best ute, cruising through the beautiful countryside. Alternatively, you can relax on a balmy night on a blanket at be entertained at our after Parade Party. Check out the diverse program to find what suits you and your family.

As the heritage and cultural centre of the region, Gympie boasts a tradition that few areas in Queensland can offer.  Gympie offers tourists and visitors alike the experience of the warm hospitality of a country town with all the modern facilities and sophistication.  The region is home to approximately 45,000 residents.

Gympie’s location, on the Bruce Highway and close to Brisbane, makes it easily accessible for travellers looking for a special slice of Queensland.  It is centrally located to the breathtaking coastline of Rainbow Beach, the dolphins of Tin Can Bay, and the rural hinterland of the Mary Valley.

The Goldrush Festival stands out from other complementary festivals by:

• bringing the whole of the community together to share historical, cultural and fun pursuits;
• showcasing what the region has to offer;
• adopting a new experience for everyone to enjoy; and
• best of all, we make sure everyone has fun.

Be sure to join us in Gympie from 3 to 13 October 2012, better still come a week early and make it a great holiday.

Jan Collins
President