Be a Volunteer at StoryArts Festival Ipswich

If you wish to volunteer at the festival there are only a few spots left in the school program. They are at Woodlands of Marburg on Tuesday (3), Wednesday (2) and Thursday (3) and in the city venues Tuesday (1). The job is to ensure venues are set up with all equipment and materials, meet and greet students when they arrive and direct them to their venues.  If possible, make sure sessions start and end on time. Point out toilets and bookshop. It’s a fun day and we provide a free lunch.

Looking for a school booking or want to take your child or grandchild?

If your school has not yet booked into the festival there are still some vacancies. They are currently listed on this page, but some may have been taken already.  Just try booking in and see what happens.  Good luck.

The Bluey and Bingo inspired party is booked out in the family program so don’t wait to book into these free sessions as spaces are limited.

Finally the weekend program for adults is going to be an amazing weekend.  It will be held 7-8 August at Woodlands of Marburg. The two day conference for writers, illustrators, teachers and librarians promotes excellence in children’s literature. Primary and Middle Years teachers will gain an insight into the stories behind some of our best book creators with ties to how literature supports aspects of the Australian Curriculum. The festival aims to offer a quality, affordable program for all.

Authors in the program are: 

Tim Harris (NSW), Nova Weetman (VIC), Andrew McDonald (VIC),
Dub Leffler (NSW), Gus Gordon (NSW), Ronojoy Ghosh (NSW),
Renee Treml (VIC), Judith Rossell (VIC), Gregg Dreise (QLD)

Bookings can be made online at Trybooking 

You will be able to book for the Saturday program 9am – 5.15pm, the Sunday program 9am – 3.15pm or the Saturday evening program from 6.30pm.  Book for both days and make a weekend of it. Each program is booked separately.

Limited accommodation available at our venue Woodlands of Marburg. Download the program and follow the instructions to book your accommodation if required.