Orange Frost Fest 2012

Head west this winter for a regional festival with a difference

First published on 30 Jul 2012. Updated on 13 Aug 2012.

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Celebrating the cold weather is the annual Orange Frost Fest, returning for its fourth year this August 3-12. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Fire and Ice’ and will feature the 2012 Frost Fest Art Competition, Exhibition and Art Trails. Luring the crowds are events that include dance and guitar workshops, basket weaving, a performance by the Orange Regional Conservatorium, Orange Region Farmers’ Market and junior cooking masterclasses. The festival welcomes food and wine exhibitions by local winemakers and live performances most evenings. Here are just some of the highlights during the Fest:

1. Orange Frost Fest Art Exhibition
	This exhibition, presenting upcoming and recognised artists, follows the festival’s theme of ‘Fire and Ice’. Orange Function Centre, Eyles St, Orange 2800. 0406 316 612. Mon-Fri 4-11pm. Aug 3-11.
2. Junior Cooking Masterclasses
	MasterChef 2011 winner, Orange’s Kate Bracks, joins ABC radio chef Lindl Taylor to teach one-hour cooking classes that on the use of seasonal produce. These classes are aimed at children aged 8-15. Croagh Patrick Building, Park St, Orange 2800. 02 6360 1990. 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. $25. Sat Aug 11.
3. Arrebato Flamenco Ensemble
	The Arrebato Ensemble is a group that specialises in a fusion of jazz, world and flamenco music. Flamenco dancers and a singer will be special guests performing with them. Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange 2800. 02 6361 7974. 7.30pm. $15-$30. Fri Aug 3.
4. Pie by the Fire
	The Mandagery Creek Farm Kitchen is offering a lunch of venison pie, mashed potato and salad. The lunch is BYO wine and seating is at a big communal table by the fire. Participants can also buy venison to take home while at the farm. Mandagery Creek Farm Kitchen, “Rocklands”, Greening Ln, Lidster 2804. 0400 032 326. Sat-Sun noon. $195. Aug 11-12.
5. Frost Fest Rugby Art Auction
	Players in Orange’s two premier rugby clubs, Orange Emus and Orange City, are creating art this winter with the aim to raise money for charities. The rugby stars will be attending art classes by local artists and then displaying their work. Auctioning of the players’ art pieces will take place during the halftimes of home games during Frost Fest. Orange Emus Game: Endeavour Oval, Warrendine 2800. 02 6360 1990. Sat Aug 4, 3.15pm. Orange City Game, Waratah Sportsground, Bletchington 2800. 02 6360 1990. 3.15pm. Sat Aug 11.
6. Orange Frost Fest Art Trail
	Driving the Orange and District Wine and Food Trail is a perfect way to see many art galleries and spaces. In Orange, Millthorpe, Molong, and the Animals on Bikes Trail from Molong to Dubbo there are 19 different art spaces to visit and admire. Aug 3-12.
7. Orange Region Farmers’ Market
	Local and regional producers will be selling their wares at the Agricultural Pavilion at the Orange Showground from 8.30am-1pm. This is the occasion for supporting locals and stocking up on breads, meats, winter vegetables. Hungry? You can grab a bacon and egg roll and an espresso too. Agricultural Pavilion, Orange Showground, Bowen 2800. 0425 259 350. Sat Aug 11.
8. Acrylic Painting Day Workshop
	Artist Larissa Blake will be teaching the acrylic painting process. Participants will have to opportunity to complete a painting on a canvas. Lunch and a glass of wine are provided but students are to supply their own materials. 611 Pinnacle Rd, Orange 2800. 02 6365 3328 or 0416 341 654. 10am-4pm. Tue Aug 7.
9. Pinholes with Pinot
	This exhibition offers a walk around the Orange Region and the chance to learn how to use a pinhole camera to create individual limited edition images. De Salis Cellar Door, 125 Mt Lofty Rd, Nashdale via Orange 2800. 0403 210 703. Fri-Sat 11am-2pm. Free. Aug 3-12.
10. Art on Anson: Amazing Student Collection
	Anson Street School students have created artwork for the festival with various outcomes. Anson Street School, 94 Anson St, Orange 2800. 6362 4563. Mon-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm. Free. Aug 6-10.