While numbers were down on previous years, the energy and atmosphere were electric when revellers converged on the 2024 Wallaby Creek Festival from 20-22 September. Photo: Supplied.
After spending the past nine months cleaning up after floodwater left its seemingly indelible mark on the site, organisers, volunteers and revellers were able to enjoy the fruits of the hard work when the Wallaby Creek Festival made a triumphant return on 20-22 September.
While numbers through the gate were down on previous years, a fantastic range of musical acts and entertainment were on offer to create three days to remember, according to festival director Jen Midgley.
“It was a very successful festival, more so as the numbers weren’t too high and the co-ordinators all got to enjoy the fun and music,” she said.
“After such a hard slog throughout the year, cleaning mud off items, salvaging stuff from the bush, and fixing and replacing necessary equipment, it was certainly rewarding to have such a beautiful event with an incredible music line-up, thanks to our entertainment director and jill of all trades, Sandi Lloyd.”
Festival highlights included the cabaret, which was once again a hit after a cohort of local women practiced all year to showcase their dance talent, as well as the kid’s festival and parade.
“The kid’s festival and parade were superbly orchestrated by Mama Clare, delivering major joy to a couple of hundred children over the festival,” Ms Midgley said.
“They had mud kitchens, stage space, a dress-up corner, an art and craft space, a waterslide and an obstacle course, all under the giant fig.”
With revellers gone for another year, Ms Midgley said event organisers were now turning their minds to the looming wet season.
“Now we are packing down with the future in mind, trying to ensure that we don’t get smashed by a flood again and, if we do, it’s not such a major clean-up,” she said.
With a diverse musical and entertainment line-up, and range of activities on offer, there was something for everyone at this year’s Wallaby Creek Festival. Photo: Supplied.
