The Kite Festival will be on again to celebrate its 21st year with the ongoing theme of Kites, Culture & Connection.
David Munnerley, Hilltops Council Tourism & Events Coordinator, found time to have a chat with Robyn Atherton about the upcoming event on the 10th of October.
Everyone can fly a kite, and a free guided make-your-own workshop held by the Youth Action Group will be on offer for anyone wishing to create an original.
Alternatively, bring your favourite kite to fly in the public kite flying arena!
25 professional kite flyers have signed up and are expected to hit the sky in style.
The Murrumburrah Public School has been heavily involved as Principal Renee Ford is on the Kite Festival Committee.
The Murrumburrah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (A.E.C.G.) will also be active on the day.
This year, there will be 51 sites, a number David says has smashed previous years.
Market vendors, food stalls and a barbecue on site will ensure everyone is catered for.
For extra entertainment, face painting, a petting zoo and play area will be available, as will a vintage and custom car display.
“Great rides include the giant inflatable slide; jumping castles; dodgem cars; tea-cups and the chairs,” says David.
The live entertainment consists of three sets by the Little Riverina Band, roving performers, Dance with Miss M., Christine Wishart’s Dance Studio and the Kapooka Army Quartet Ensemble.”
Entry is only $2, an all-day ride pass is $25 or there are 3 all-day ride passes for $60 – making the Harden Kite Festival one of the greatest, and most affordable festivals in town!
Sounds like a great day out, COME FLY A KITE!
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