It is estimated that over 1200 people attended the Gold Trail Festival on Sunday at The Murrumburrah Showground. Event organiser Stephen Byrne said he would like to thank the committee and the volunteers who were ‘fantasic’.
The re-enactment group will be looking to get a ‘black powder’ license for next years performances which will add another dimension to the show.
Children enjoyed the activities provided including colonial games the billy-cart derby and the gold panning as well as pony rides and the Cobb and Co Mail Coach rides.
Music was provided by the Franklyn B Pavity Bush Band on Sunday as well as on Saturday night at the bush dance held in the Mechanics Institute.
Prizes were awarded for the best dressed gentleman and lady in period costumes, with many of them hand-made by Margaret Thornhill.
Stephen said the stall holders were happy with their trade for the day and the colonial fare and bush tucker was a highlight and sold out early.
The Gold Trail festival continues to grow in momentum each year and plans are underway to keep somethings, change somethings and introduce new attractions and sideshows.
Events such as the Gold Trail festival are great for the town and the area attracts many outsiders who spend money in the surrounding towns. Former locals,Darrell and Jan Manwaring (nee Corson), heard their was something on in Harden and came up from Bateman’s Bay to be at Sunday’s Gold Trail Fesival.
