Festival on the Green 2012
Ku-ring-gai Council's 2012 Festival on the Green was a huge success on Sunday May 6. The combination of perfect weather, and popular children's act, Dora the Explorer helped draw a record crowd of 20,000 people during the six-hour event.
The audience was astounded by the talented performers from Brophy's Circus Carousel Show, which included aerial acrobatics, tight wire, German wheel and whips and lassos.
Local community choirs, bands and dance groups entertained everyone with their fantastic performances all day.
The circus skills workshop held under the huge inflatable air tent was a hit with children, as were the baby animal farm and face painting.
Roaming stilt walkers, in their beautiful blossom and praying mantis costumes, surprised audiences throughout the day.
The mini train was packed all day taking families to the upper oval for amusement rides and to practice in the Stealer's Baseball batting cage.
The wide array of arts and crafts, gourmet food stalls from around the globe, wine stalls and various community and Council stalls were busy all day.
There was something for everyone with dog training demonstrations by Northern Suburbs dog training, tennis and mini golf activities, as well as yoga and fitness workshops.
The State Emergency Services did an outstanding job conducting traffic management, and St John Ambulance kept the crowds safe providing first aid.
The NSW Police and the Mounted Police and Police mascot, Constable Charlie the penguin also came along.
Festival on the Green was proudly presented and coordinated by Ku-ring-gai Council. It also couldn't have happened without:
Corporate Sponsor: St Ives Shopping Village
Event Partners: Century 21 Cordeau Marshall and Festival Hire
Media Partners: North Shore Times and Vision China Times
Transport Partner: Forest Coach Lines
Click here to download the full 2012 Entertainment Program (1.28MB)
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2010 Promotional Film
Click here to download the 2010 Festival on the Green Film (4.02MB)
For further information on Festival on the Green contact Michelle Davis, Cultural Events Officer, on 9424 0868 or mdavis@kmc.nsw.gov.au
About the Festival
Festival on the Green is Ku-ring-gai Council's signature event which is held on the first Sunday in May each year.
Launched in 2004, the festival aims to provide local schools, community groups, organisations and businesses with a platform to showcase what they have to offer to the
Ku-ring-gai community. The event has built a reputation for providing a great range of free entertainment, rides and activities for all ages.
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