Moama Recreation Reserve will host the family-friendly 'Glow on the Grass' New Year's Eve festival, featuring early fireworks and entertainment for all ages.
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A family-friendly New Year’s Eve festival will transform Moama Recreation Reserve into a vibrant celebration space, featuring early fireworks and entertainment for all ages.
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Wedding and Event Angels owner Lisa Grove said the inaugural Glow on the Grass festival emerged from community feedback.
“Through the demand of the community asking for family-oriented New Year’s Eve things to do, we started thinking about what we can do that the community is looking for,” she said.
“People were looking for fireworks, but at a more family-friendly time.
“The golf club has the midnight fireworks, but that event is 18-plus.”
The festival, scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, from 4.30pm to 9.30pm, will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display at 9.15pm, orchestrated by Hay-based pyrotechnician Anthony Slattery.
Entertainment features acoustic artist Jessica Lorraine and the energetic party duo TJ Show.
“They are a duo, more of a get-up-and-party kind of atmosphere,” Ms Grove said.
Entertainment will feature the lively duo TJ Show, with activities such as arts and crafts, games, face painting, laser tag, jumping castles and more for attendees of all ages.
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Acoustic artist Jessica Lorraine will warm up the crowd for the first few hours.
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Young festival-goers can enjoy complimentary arts and crafts, games and face painting with their entry.
Additional attractions for older children include laser tag, jumping castles, a teacup carousel, a rock climbing wall, and bungee trampolines.
“There will be food trucks on the night as well, which will range from Asian street food, wood-fired pizzas, American-style burgers and Latin-style food,” Ms Grove said.
Sweet treats will be available from Port Ice Creamery, along with slushies, smoothies, crepes and coffee.
Adult tickets are $20, children under 16 pay $5, and unlimited ride passes cost $20.
Organisers expect around 2000 attendees, with ample parking available at the reserve’s designated areas.
In case of wet weather, the event will proceed under marquees, with full refunds available if cancelled due to severe weather.
The council-supported event will take place at Moama Recreation Reserve on Kirchhofer St. While BYO drinks aren't permitted, a licensed bar will operate.
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