Wine and jazz to flow for Picnic in the Park

For those who like a smooth red to accompany their smooth jazz, a wine bar will feature as part of the Jumpers and Jazz Picnic in the Park on the last Sunday of the event, July 29.
Warwick Tourism and Events chief executive officer Tracy Vellacott said that the Jumpers and Jazz Festival is not just about showcasing Warwick but also the region and what it has to offer, which includes Granite Belt wine and produce.
“Featuring the region’s produce at events like Jumpers and Jazz is a great way to build the reputation of this region,” Mrs Vellacott said.
The wine bar featured in Leslie Park will once again include some exceptional drops from Summit Estate and Twisted Gum wineries, along with delicious cheese tasting plates from Granite Belt Dairy.
The wine bar area has an excellent view of the stage, which is set to showcase some of South East Queensland’s finest jazz musicians as well as local talent.
A terrific line-up of entertainment will be presented between 9am and 3pm including accomplished musicians SCAT, Freud Squad, The Clem Four and the Blues Angels Jazz Band from the Gold Coast.
A group of vocalists will join the program from the St Mary’s Choir; and Warwick State High School bands will make a welcome return to the park program.
Roving entertainment will also include the exciting skills of circus performer ‘Great Scott’ and a street theatre performance by ‘Nobby the English Bobby’.
Along with the wine bar and spectacular entertainment line-up, the Picnic in the Park festivities will also include market stalls from more than 100 exhibitors, coordinated by the Warwick Potters Association.
Mrs Vellacott is hopeful of a record crowd for the festival’s last event.
“Bring your chair or picnic rug and kick back in beautiful Leslie Park with friends and family,” she said.
“Enjoy the live music, craft markets, food and wine and a terrific line-up of entertainment for the finale of the 2012 Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival.”
Further information on the Picnic in the Park and inclusive events can be obtained by telephoning the Warwick Tourism & Events office on (07) 4661 9073.