LEETON SunRice Festival organisers aren’t threatened by an Australian music legend entertaining in a nearby town over the Easter weekend, but are in fact confident they’ve got the goods to produce a good time for all.
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While Griffith may have secured Daryl Braithwaite for an event on Easter Sunday, the SunRice Festival will have all of its biggest and best events in the spotlight.
“We’re definitely trying to go a bit bigger this year,” festival director Julie Axtill said. “We’re putting a bit of a different spin on them.
“We’re not worried at all about what Griffith are doing. Sunday is a quieter day for our festival. We have our Leeton’s Longest Lunch, which is probably going to appeal to a different demographic compared to what Griffith is doing.
“Then that night we’ve got the balloon glow, which is again something completely different and more of a family activity.”
The balloon glow will not only feature the hot air balloons, but also night markets and a fireworks display.
Kicking things off will be a party to end all parties with the opening launch of the festival called “Rocking at the Roxy”, which will have a rock and roll theme to boot.
Saturday’s fun and fanfare will include street performers, the traditional street parade, Festival on Mountford and announcement of this year’s Ambassador Quest winners.
All of that will be coupled with art and historical exhibitions throughout the four days, the Riverina Skate Championships and open gardens on Easter Monday and much more.
Mrs Axtill was confident there would be something for residents of all ages.
All that was needed was residents to jump on board.
“I think the festival is something people look forward to for sure,” Mrs Axtill said.
“By not having it every year we’re not burning our committee out and the community gets behind us.
“This year we’ve done some marketing out-of-town, so we’re really looking to get those day visitors into town.
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“So many of our events are free, so there’s no reason not to come along and join in on the fun.”
The SunRice Festival will be held over the Easter long weekend, which this year happens to not fall within the school holidays.
“We’re hoping that means people will be staying in town and will be celebrating with us,” Mrs Axtill said.