THE people of Tenterfield and numerous visitors will once again have the opportunity to experience unique Bavarian culture next month with the hosting of the 8th Biennial Bavarian Music Festival and Beerfest.
Thirty members of the Original Bavarian Brass Band will travel more than 30,000 kilometres from their homes in the Allgau region of Bavaria, Germany, to headline the festival and will be hosted by local Tenterfield families during their stay.
Highlights of the group’s visit include a civic welcome and recital in Bruxner Park as well as two concerts at the high school for students from district schools.
A concert will also be held at the School of Arts and the main event, the Bavarian Beerfest, will be staged at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall on Saturday 7 March.
The Beerfest will feature a selection of German beers, sausages and sauerkraut and will be accompanied by music from the Big Brass band, which will add to the fun and frivolity of the festive atmosphere on the day.
It is believed that Tenterfield is the only town in Australia to host a band from Germany on a biennial basis.
The event is hosted by the Tenterfield Rotary Club in association with the shire council’s Town Partnership Committee.
Bookings can be made at Tenterfield Insurance Agencies in Rouse Street, Tenterfield, or by telephone on (02) 6736 2426.
