The Eesti Päevad 2022 organising committee warmly invites you to attend the XXVIII Estonian Festival. A number of everyone’s favourite events, old and new, have been included to engage the interest of all Estonian Australians, rekindling and strengthening friendships and celebrating all things Estonian!

Overview / Ülevaade

Friday – Reede
15 Apr		FOREST DAY @ KilmoreKÜLASIMMAN @ Kilmore
Saturday – Laupäev
16 Apr		CULTURE DAY @ Estonian HouseKULTUURIPÄEV @ Eesti Maja
Sunday – Pühapäev
17 Apr		PARTY DAY @ Estonian House / Melbourne ZooPIDUPÄEV @ Eesti Maja / Melbourne Zoo
Monday – Esmaspäev
18 Apr		FOLK DAY @ Estonian HouseFOLK @ Eesti Maja

Program / Kava

Friday – Reede
15 Apr - FOREST DAY / KÜLASIMMAN
Entry: Children under 13 yrs: Free, Adults and children over 13 yrs: $30
11.30Ground openPeoplats avatud
12.00Estonian bar openEesti baari avamine
12.00 Day program
Singing with Children
Games for Children
Fun & Games for all
Markets 		Päevaprogramm
Laste Lauluhommik
Mängud lastele
Murumängud
Turuplats
16.00Opening CeremonyAvatseremoonia
17.00 Evening program
Bonfire Lighting
Soup Kitchen 		Õhtuprogramm
Lõkke süütamine
Supiköök
Open endLive music by Rolling Stonians DuoMuusika ja tants
Saturday – Laupäev
16 Apr - CULTURE DAY / KULTUURIPÄEV
11.00Estonian House TourEesti Maja ekskurssioon
11.00Taara ShopTaara Pood
11.00 - 16.30Social ChessMaleturniir
12.00Handcraft openingKäsitöö nurga avamine
13.00 - 15.00Café openKohvik avatud
13.00Literature afternoonKirjanduse pärastlõuna
15.00Comedy show "Of Outsiders & Misfits" - $15Komöödia etteaste - $15
17.00Concert Jex Saarelaht Trio & Tritona - $40Kontsertõhtu - $40
18.00Bar & Café Baar ja kohvik
20.00Live performance by nublu & Gameboy Tetris (EST) - $50nublu & Gameboy Tetris kontsert - $50
21.00Bar MingleAvatud baar
Sunday – Pühapäev
17 Apr - PARTY DAY / PIDUPÄEV
09.00Folk costume photographyRahvariiete pildistamine
10.00Rehearsal for Folk DayLavaproovid
10.00 - 12.00Passport missionKonsulaarmission
11.00Language talksEesti keele jutud
11.00Soup kitchenSupiköök
12.00Panel discussions "Future of Estonianism in Australia"Avatud arutelud
12.00AESL working lunchAES Liidu koosolek
14.00Axe Throwing (Maniax in Abbotsford) - $50Kirve viskamine - $50
19.00Dinner Dance (Leopard Lodge in Melbourne Zoo) - $130Pidulik õhtusöök ja tants - $130
Monday – Esmaspäev
18 Apr - FOLK DAY / FOLK
10.00Folk costume photography for digital archiveRahvarõivaste fotod
11.00 Folk program - $25
Performances by dance groups and choirs
Lunch break
Festival closing (approx. mid-afternoon) 		Folk programm - $25
Tantsugrupid ja koorid
Lõunapaus
Lõpusõnad

Notes / Märkmeid

Fri 15 Apr
  • Location: "Tervete" Latvian Camp site 301 Old Kilmore-Lancefield Rd, Springfield Map ↗ 83km / 70 mins drive from Melbourne CBD
  • Bus transport: To and from the "Tervete" Latvian camp site in Kilmore on the Festival opening day. Bus fare does not include entry to the event. Bus leaves from Estonian House (43 Melville Road) at 11.00, arrives at Kilmore at 12.00. Return bus leaves Kilmore at 20.00
  • Markets: Bring your own picnic rug or table to sell anything you would like.
  • Dresscode: Estonian and warm!
  • Accomodation: If you would like to stay overnight, either bring your own camping gear and camp on the grounds or book your stay in a nearby motel.
Sat 16 Apr
  • Handicraft exhibition “Touch of Eesti” Will be set up every day during the events at Estonian House: from Saturday, Sunday 11.00 - 17.00 and Monday 10.00 – 15.00.
  • Social Chess: Tournament will be set up from 11.00 – 16.30 and everyone is welcome to join.
Sun 17 Apr