Stonefest: A History

28th October 1968 The Foundation Stone is placed.

1971 The first Foundation Day celebrations are held.

1972 The first Stone Day celebrations are held over one day. Activities include: BBQ, poetry readings, sporting matches, film screenings, bands and beer.

1973 Stone Day Program goes over 2 days. Additional activities: Red Cross Blood Bank Drive, Car Rally and Concert.

1976 Stone Day turns into StoneWeek. Week long activities for students include Union Talent Quest and the Male Bewdy Contest.

1980s StoneWeek grows into a larger event embraced by the wider community. Quality of entertainment grows also with larger headlining bands appearing.

Early 1990s StoneWeek truly becomes a notable event on the Canberra entertainment calendar.

1994 StoneWeek is given a theme. Past themes include Return to Woodstock, Circus, Back to the Beach, Alien Abduction, Oktoberfest, Halloween and Stoneage.

2000 StoneWeek becomes STONEFEST. A festival that is recognised around the region as Canberra's premier entertainment event.