Community
15 September, 2023
Town stepping back in time
BABINDA Harvest Festival participants will step back in time tomorrow at the 59th anniversary of the annual event.
Festival president Tanya Davey said the event was returning to Bill Wakeham Park at Babinda.
“This year’s theme is ‘Step Back in Time’, which has been embraced by floats, trivia nights and the traditional Munro St shopfront decorating,” she said.
“The festival has a rural flavour, including the NQ Tractor Pull, vintage machinery display, CWA baking competition, sugar cane grower awards and the crowd favourite grand parade which starts at 3pm tomorrow.
“A huge line up of musical talent from around the region includes Whiskey Boat, Drewboy, Katie Richards Band, Cameron Cusack, Davros and Careless, all gracing the main stage from 4pm until late.
“The Princess Quest entrants will feature in the main parade and the crowning takes place at 5pm on the main stage.”
Ms Davey said an incredible 50-plus market stalls would line Munro St from 10am to 5pm.
She said entries would be open for the gumboot toss and tug-of-war on the night with men’s, ladies and school age divisions.
Divisional councillor Brett Moller said participants were travelling from as far as Mt Isa and the Burdekin.
In other highlights:
Tully Freefall skydiving display
Fireworks start at 9pm
Inflatable rides, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides and dinosaur activities
Licenced bar and 15-plus food vans on site.
