THE organisers of the Rotary Jacaranda Festival are promising more activities for kids as this year’s event.
A crowd of between 10,000 and 12,000 people is expected to descend into Applecross Village this Saturday to check out more than 160 stalls, family-friendly entertainment and on-stage performances for the Applecross Rotary-run festival.
Festival organising committee member Kate Zappa said the Purple Brick Road would debut at this year’s event.
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READ NOW“Kids will be encouraged to visit five locations across the festival to collect a stamp and when all are collected they will receive a small treat and be entered into the draw to win a family pass for four to Rottnest, along with vouchers to use on the island,” she said.
“What I really love about this event is the opportunity it gives to so many people – makers, small business owners, local kids, up-and-coming performers – to showcase themselves in their own community.”
The family friendly entertainment includes a bouncy castle, petting farm, face painters, balloon twisting, bubbles and street theatre.
All day on-stage entertainment includes performances from Southside Symphony Orchestra, Leeming Area Community Band, St Benedict’s Choir, Applecross Primary Choir, Choir 4 Kids, local guitarist Paul Davies and a school rock band.
Parking is available by gold coin donation at Applecross Primary School.