PERFORMING 4 PARKINSON’S
  Tulip Time Dinner Dance
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Thurs 22 September, 6.30pm-11pm
A grand night of great performing artists who brought the ‘70s Countdown era to life. A star-studded line-up with Marty Rhone (Tulip Time Ambassador), John Paul Young, Dinah Lee and Ray Burgess.
Held at the Mittagong RSL and hosted by Donnie Sutherland, ‘70s iconic TV host.
Celebrate Tulip Time in a party atmosphere filled with live music, dancing and 3-course dinner. Proceeds go to Parkinson’s NSW.
Sponsored by Mittagong RSL & 2ST.
Bookings essential. $90pp or $850/table of 10. Contact Mittagong RSL (02) 4872 6700. |
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PICNIC IN THE PARK 4 PARKINSON’S
 Tulip Time Community Breakfast in the Park
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Fri 23 Sept 7am-9am
Annual free breakfast for the whole community. Held in Corbett Gardens and hosted by 2ST. |
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PARADE 4 PARKINSON’S
 Tulip Time Street Parade
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Sat 24 Sept 3pm
Annual family favourite, the Tulip Time Street Parade attracts thousands of spectators along Bong Bong Street, Bowral.
Marching bands, community groups, car clubs, floats and more all perform, play, ride, drive and dazzle their way along Bong Bong Street in a 3km long procession.
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PEDALLING 4 PARKINSON’S
 Sydney Cycling Club Ride
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Sat 24 September, 3pm
Tulip Time’s largest annual fundraising event. Around 120 Sydney Cycling Club participants ‘Ride for a Reason’ from Sydney to Bowral, joining the Street Parade in their final leg. |
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PAGEANT with PURPOSE 4 PARKINSON’S
 Tulip Time QUEEN
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Thurs 22 September, 7pm
An important part of Tulip Time for many decades, the Tulip Time pageant was reinstated in 2010. This year’s crowning will take place at the Tulip Time Dinner Dance at the Mittagong RSL.
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PRODUCE 4 PARKINSON’S
Food & Wine Fair
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Sat 24 & Sun 25 September
A 2-day street fair celebrating food and wine of the Southern Highlands and beyond. A section of Wingecarribee Street is closed to traffic and lined with stalls. Visitors can sample fresh and prepared local food and wine.
Also open evening of Sat 24 Sept for ‘Tulips After Dark’.
Sponsored by 2GB and 2CH. |
 
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PROPERTY 4 PARKINSON’S
House & Garden Expo
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Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sept
A 2-day street expo highlighting products for the house and garden. The street adjacent to Corbett Gardens is closed to traffic and lined with stalls. Visitors can purchase or sample products for their house and garden.
Also open evening of Sat 24 Sept for ‘Tulips After Dark’.
Sponsored by 2GB and 2CH. |
 
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PARTY 4 PARKINSON’S
Tulips After Dark
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Sat 24 Sept 6.30pm-9pm
A sensational evening in Corbett Gardens with the lighting of the park followed by live music and night markets & stalls.
Entertainment includes Luke Lukess from My Future Lies and retro band, One Eyed Jacks for a great night of music, food and fun. A nostalgic surprise is in store for this year’s Tulip After Dark.
Entry by gold coin donation. Gates open at 6.30pm. |
 
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PITCHING 4 PARKINSON’S
Tulip Time Festival of Golf
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Thurs 29 Sept – Sat 1 Oct
Three festive golf days filled with golfing challenges, on-course competitions and celebrity guests.
Win a new Peugeot 3008XSE HDi is courtesy of Allan Mackay Autos, in the Hole-in-One Competition.
Thurs 29 Sept: Corporate Golf Day
Fri 30 Sept: Ladies Golf Day
Sat 1 Oct: ‘John Daly’ Theme Day
Golf Days range from $70-$120pp including all green fees, cart & catering. Register via www.golflink.com.au/parkinsonsgolf
Supported by Gibraltar Hotel, Spa & Country Club. |
  
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TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS
Self guided tour through Corbett Gardens |
20 September – 3 October
Free self-guided tour (replacing previously led tour) through Corbett Gardens’ tulip beds. This horticultural trail identifies tulips and notable tree specimens throughout the park.
Available at entry gates and Tulip Time Information Office. |
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POTS 4 PARKINSON’S
Shire-wide tulip displays |
20 September – 3 October
Barrels filled with purple and white tulips have been spread throughout the shire towns and villages of Berrima, Bundanoon, Exeter, Robertson. |
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PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE 4 PARKINSON’S
  Shire-wide shop window displays
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20 September – 3 October
Retail shops throughout the shire fill their windows with purple, this year’s theme colour. The competition is heated as shops vie top place. Winners will be announced at the Business to Business Expo on 22 Sept. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. |
 
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PLAYING 4 PARKINSON’S
 International Piano Competition Promotion
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Mon 1 – Fri 9 October
Renowned international piano competition held every two years in the Southern Highlands. |
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