Welcome to Down Under Fest 2014!
Have you ever seen a Kangaroo up close? Do you know the hard-hitting sports of Rugby or Aussie Rules? The Down Under Fest has been designed to show you the unfamiliar aspects of the lands Down Under as well as the more legendary American favourites: Vegemite, Hugh Jackman, and G’Day! Join us as we...
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Don’t Miss the Fun, Mate!
Festival will be in the Summer of 2014. Come spend the weekend with the kangaroos, watch the Maori Dance Theatre, and discover the dinosaurs.
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Why Should You Be Here?
Featuring musicians, dancers, artists, footy, cheese, wine, beer, meat pies, entertainments galore for the Billy Lids (kids), crazy raffles and a chance to “take home the meat tray.”
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Fun for all!
Each ticket gets you a good seat at the Footy playoffs, music, Maori Danceing (not just to watch – you’ll get pulled in!) the Cattle Dog demos, endless slides for the kids and so much more! Did we mention that there is FREE PARKING?
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US Australian Rules Football
One of the most action filled games in the world will be highlighted as the Second Annual Down Under Fest All-Stars Cup (the D.U.F.F.A.) gets underway. The elimination carnival will begin on Saturday and finish on Sunday, May 26th with the final two teams battling it out for the trophy. Meet the...
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What's New
What is the Down Under Fest?
Down Under Fest is the result of two years work by a team of individuals who love Australia and New Zealand and want to bring some of their spirit to America. With a diverse market place, food, musical talents, activities for the kids and a special made Down Under Fest Ale – courtesy of our friends at Atlanta based Red Brick Brewery – this promises to be a weekend of fun for everyone. Ma, Pa, Dad and Mable will be glad to see you, mate!
Down Under Fest on CBS 46 Atlanta
Check out Paul Killingley’s interview on CBS 46 Atlanta!
Read MoreMemorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 28, 2012, at 8:30am, Down Under Fest will hold a ceremony to honour our fallen heroes. Lead by VFW Commander, Richard Knight, the service will combine the traditional American and ANZAC services in order to further unite our great nations. Military personnel from all three nations will be present. Please join us to show our love and support to our current military as well as those we are remembering on the day.
Gum Tree Gala
Tickets for the Gum Tree Gala have been an overnight success! A few spaces are left, so get your tickets today! The event includes: lamb/chicken main, roasted veggies, salad, pasta, bread rolls, dessert, and two alcoholic drinks. Nashville based trio, Sons of Summer, and dancing rounds out the night. Tickets are only $50 each and are available on Eventbrite.com.
Read MorePaul Killingly to Appear!
Down Under Fest is proud to welcome The Wandering Swagman! Paul Killingly, famous for his Fair Dinkum Aussie style, will be entertaining on all stages of the Down Under Fest for the entire weekend. He sings, he plays guitar and didgeridoo, he tells stories…I wonder if he dances? Paul will arrive in the USA in April to help promote the Down Under Fest through local school activities. If you live in the Atlanta area and would like for Paul to bring his “Fair Dinkum” Aussie style to your classroom, please let us know.
USAFL
It’s official. The USAFL is coming to Down Under Fest 2012!!
After meeting with the coaches at the 2011 National Competition, the excitement level was high and the games are set to begin on Saturday, May 26, 2012.
So, get your footy boots on!
The Atlanta Kookaburras is the host of the weekend and we know that with their organizational skills, this is going to be HUGE! Check out the Kookas on www.Youtube.com
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