A fourth category has just been announced for the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 2010 Bush Poetry Competition to be held as part of the festival from October 22 to 24, this year.

This is the second Crystal Creek Meadows Bush Poetry Award and is devoted to celebrating our rich rural community life.

The prize of two nights' accommodation* for two at this national award winning retreat will be awarded by the judges for the poem which they feel best depicts the joy of rural community life.
One of the special things about Australia is our Bush Poetry.

It is part of our unique cultural heritage and reminds us of our roots, the power of the land, and our ability to see humour and be resilient even in tough times.
Crystal Creek Meadows is one of Australia's leading responsible tourism businesses offering four luxury eco friendly fully self contained cottages.

They are committed to minimising environmental impact and maximising their contribution to Kangaroo Valley and
Australian rural community life.

Crystal Creek Meadows is the Winner of the Australian Tourism Awards - Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism 2009

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Judges will be looking for:
A modern interpretation of traditional rural life and culture and/or a poem that demonstrates respect for indigenous people and the
environment.

Can be using Australian Slang words, as this differentiates Australia from other English speaking countries.

Contact: Chris Warren, Crystal Creek Meadows cjwarren@optusnet.com.au Tel: (02) 4465 1406

or Lesley Ann publicity@kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au 

Terms: Prize is two nights' accommodation* at Crystal Creek Meadows
*mid week, not School Holidays or public holidays, Regular Tariff.
Prize to be redeemed within 6 months. Prize cannot be exchanged for cash.

Crystal Creek Meadows may display the winning poem (with full credentials) in their four cottages.

2009 Poetry Competition

Winner Adult Section                                           Winner Under 12 Section

Melanie Cevasco of North Nowra                        Noah Fenn of Gerringong "Lizards"

 Poetry judge Greg North with runners up Paul Patten, Bev Stewart and Lance Green (for Carl Leddy)