Hundreds of people travel to Canberra to take part in the festival, put on by the Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy.
The festival exhibit all things Jane Austen; from the fashions, the food, the music, and the spoken language of the time, to bonnet, embroidery and dance workshops, and discussions and readings from her books.
When? 2012 . From Friday the 13-15 April the Jane Austen Festival runs from 9am-late.
Jane Austen Festival Australia 2012 will commence with a welcome get-together on Thursday 12 April 2012, followed by an evening of food & entertainment on Friday 13 April and the Jane Austen Festival Ball on Saturday 14 April.
This is a season ticketed event and patrons will enjoy a range of regency delicacies and wonderful entertainment.
During the day participants can choose from a range of workshops and activities and enjoy the fun and excitement of the regency/napoleonic world.
In the evening participants are invited to theatrical and musical events as well as everybody's favourite, The Jane Austen Festival Ball.
Like to be the Featured Artist with the Run of the Site for your booked period? Call Maddi' Parker on T: 0438 951233 to discuss your brief. Bookings essential.
FEATURED 2012 PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL
Would you like Festival Australia to cover your event? We are now taking bookings for 2012 and 2013. Call Maddi' Parker on T: 0438 951233 to discuss your brief.