Warracknabeal Easter Fest’s street parade, live music, golf events and racing cup is set to again bring thousands of people to the town during the four-day weekend.
Organised by Warracknabeal’s action group, historical society and other community groups, historical society and rally secretary Lesley Stephan said the fest had something for all ages.
“On Friday, Graeme Massey will lead a shopfront history tour, meeting at the town hall at 1pm,” she said.
“On Saturday, the street parade starts about 10am, they do several laps, and there’s usually several thousand people there, which is great.
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“Participants return to the museum for lunch and to see many exhibitions and displays.”
Ms Stephan said towards evening the vintage tractor pull would begin with a variety of tractors attempting a ‘full pull’.
“The ever-popular crank start race will also happen during the evening – a challenge for any vintage tractor enthusiast,” she said.
Saturday’s Warracknabeal Cup will feature races and fashions-on-the-field competitions, golf competitions are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Monday, and Wimmera Easter Convention events are also set for the weekend.
A Dog’s Breakfast is from 8.30am until 10am – a free breakfast for humans and dogs at Kelsall Street Dog Park.
The Lions Club Community Market will be at IGA’s carpark from 9am, with homemade goods, food, plants, crafts and a barbecue, and there will be baked goods, slices, scones and preserves sold from the Warracknabeal Ladies’ Rest Rooms at the same time.
There will also be an Easter egg hunt at Warracknabeal Community Garden at 9.30am.
Excess items will be sold on Saturday between 3.30pm and 4pm, and Sunday from 10.30am to 11am.
“The activities continue on Sunday, with the added attraction of our music festival,” Ms Stephan said.
“This begins about midday and features the River Duo Band – bring your chair, relax and enjoy this great duo.
“Children’s entertainment includes face-painting and a pallet maze.
“A variety of foods and bar will also be available.”
For more information and a full program of events, people can visit the Warracknabeal Easter Festival Facebook page.
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