FRIDAY
31 APRIL
| 9 am |
The inaugural annual NIMBIN MEDICINAL CANNABIS SEMINAR:
BENEFITS, VIRTUES AND HAZARDS, speakers
include Dennis Peron, director of Californians for Compassionate Use, Dr David Helliwell,
GP in Nimbin for 15 years, and Dr Harry Freeman, Nimbin elder and Lismore psychiatrist.
Plus song, dance and poetry. Registration: $5 |
Nimbin Hall
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| 6 pm |
ARRIVAL OF KOMBI KONVOY — a convoy of 50 VW vans is Nimbin’s annual
salute to its hippie pioneers. Assembles 4.30 pm at the Conservatorium, Lismore,
(inquiries 6664 1313) and led into Nimbin by the HEMP Olympix torch. |
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| 7 pm |
MARDI GRASS OPENING CEREMONY — a tribal ceremony which begins the hemp harvest
celebrations. Guest of honour Dennis Peron, will light the Flame of Remembrance for
victims, prisoners and casualties of the War on Drugs. An effigy of the demon of Zero
Tolerance will be burned. The ceremony will conclude with an exultant limbo under the hemp
stalk led by dance group, Ganga Fairies. |
Peace Park
|
| 8 pm |
PSYCHEDELIC CIRCUS — Fluoro music and dance by Choral Spawn, Scary
Fairies, Pete Pix and Pagan Love Cult, then live techno with DJs Tony, Steve, Pete &
Gab. Admission $8. |
Nimbin Hall
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Saturday
1 May |
| 10 am |
HEMP OLYMPIX — Heats begin for contests which include Joint
Rolling, Bong Throwing and the Growers Ironperson event. Positive drug testing
mandatory! |
Peace
Park |
| 11 am |
INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN AUSTRALIA — a discussion led by Andrew Katelaris, presenting a
film and report on his recent bumper crop of legal low-THC hemp. |
| noon |
MEDICINAL CANNABIS & DRUG
LAW REFORM — presentation and
discussion led by Dennis Peron |
| 1 pm |
GLOBAL ACTION TO END THE WAR
ON DRUGS — presentation and
discussion led by Dana Larsen, editor, Cannabis Culture Magazine, Vancouver |
| 2 pm |
SMOKING POT, MAKING ART AND
CHANGING THE WORLD — story telling
by Graeme Dunstan, Commander of the Mardi Grass Jungle Patrol, and Dennis Peron. |
| 3 pm |
SENDING A MESSAGE TO THE NSW
DRUG SUMMIT — a discussion led by
Michael Balderstone of Nimbin HEMP |
| 4 pm |
LESS IS MORE: HARM
MINIMISATION FOR CANNABIS USERS — a
panel discussion about safe and sensible use led by Steve Bolt of the Northern Rivers
Legal Service |
|
| 5 pm |
SRILA GOVINDA MAHARAJA:
“VOICES OF THE ANCESTORS, VOICES OF THE GODS” — His Divine Grace will lead group chanting and present a
discourse on the ancient spiritual literature of India. |
Nimbin Hall
|
| 8 pm |
HARVEST BALL — Music, dance and performance by Gunja Fairies,
Slippery, Peppa Rose and the Transit Band, Tweek, Red Eyed Frogs and DJs till late Pete,
Bab & Jez. Admission $8 |
Nimbin Hall
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Sunday 2 May |
| 10 am |
HEMP OLYMPIX — heats resume. |
Peace Park
|
| 11 am |
HEMP LEGAL SESSION — Free legal advice & discussion on cannabis
law reform led by Steve Bolt and Dennis Peron |
Nimbin Hall
|
| 11 am |
SEED AUCTION & SEED SWAP
— discussion and exchange of seeds,
strains and good breeding practices. |
Location to be
announced |
| 12.30 pm |
MARDI GRASS PARADE — assembles in Cecil Street near the Nimbin
Showgrounds. Be in it! Wear a costume or a mask. Carry the Big Joint. Bear a banner! Wave
a flag! |
|
| 1 pm |
MARDI GRASS PARADE — departs and proceeds along Cullen Street to Peace
Park. |
Cullen
Street |
| 2 pm |
CANNABIS LAW REFORM RALLY — follow the Parade to Peace Park. Speakers will
include Michael Balderstone, Dennis Peron, Dana Larsen and others. |
Peace Park
|
| 3 pm |
FINALS OF HEMP OLYMPIX |
Peace Park
|
| 4 pm |
CANNABIS GROWERS CUP — judging of the best heads of the season. |
Location to be
announced |
| 8 pm |
PICKERS BALL UNPLUGGED – George Scott hosting a night of Nimbin favourites,
Mook & Shanto, Paul Brosgarth, Ewan James, Phil Levy & Leo, Sandra Lansdowne,
Sarah Mitchell and Gabbie plus jams (Admission $5.00) |
Nimbin
Hall |
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ALL WEEKEND
AQUARIUS FAIR
Lantern lit market stalls till midnight, 20 bands
on the Avenue Stage
HEMP
TRADE FAIR
— Community Centre Grounds
MUSIC, FASHION
& DANCE — EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME!
Stages in Aquarius Fair & Peace Park. Buskers
& dancers everywhere
POT ART,
STORIES AND POETRY — Rainbow Cafe
CHILLOUT ZONE
& FIRST AID — Birth &
Beyond (rear of Apothecary)
CHILD CARE
AREA — Peace Park
VOLUNTEER
& INFORMATION BOOTH — Outside
Nimbin Hall
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