General News
8 August, 2024
Annual Christmas celebration to return
The Warracknabeal Action Group (WAG) is already planning for its annual Christmas Festival, due to be held at Warracknabeal Racecourse on Sunday December 15.
WAG secretary Sharlene McGinniss said they would be putting a call out to town groups to help and host sites during the festival.
"We rely heavily on community groups to help out," she said.
"We're looking for vocalists and musicians to take part."
Faye Johns has been appointed musical director and Warracknabeal and District Band, led by Jason Wright, will again take part in the event.
"And of course we will be writing a letter to Santa and Mrs Claus asking them to make an appearance," Ms McGinniss said.
Last year's festival was combined with Carols by Candlelight, attracting a huge crowd.
The event featured activities including a petting zoo, Balloonatic Bruce, a booth for colouring and Beau from Level Up Gaming, as well as performances by the choir led by Ms Johns, Voices of the Wimmera, Accidental High Notes, Wheatlands Church, Reinhard and Sofia Habel.
Ms McGinniss told a recent festival meeting they would soon be applying for sponsorship and funding grants.
Expressions of interest for food and drink sites are now welcome.
For more information contact Ms McGinniss on 0408 518 629.
All music enquiries can be directed to Andrea Phelan on 0488 902 407.