Tongala Beats and Eats delivered what it says on the box. Pictured are Frankie, Bridget, Paddy and Jake Childs.
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The 5th Tongala Beats and Eats event proved its family-friendly formula can draw a substantial crowd each year.
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On Sunday, October 12, patrons flocked to the Tongala Sound Shell from noon to enjoy live music, a stack of food trucks and markets, and activities for kids.
Sam Johnson, Pearl, Adrian Raverty, Bonnie, and Jefferson Smith.
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Chris Tyack, Allan Armstrong, Lorraine Chapman, and Geoff Speer.
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Initially organised by the Tongala Development Group as a way to support industries affected by COVID-19 restrictions, the event has continued to support the community.
Group member Amber Townsend said it provided an annual boost to hospitality, independent traders, and performers in the region.
Tongala Development Group members Amber Townsend and Kellie Brennan.
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“We want all the food vendors to do a really good day’s trade, so we’re selective, making sure we have a good variety of different cuisine and that we don’t oversaturate the event,” she said.
“The market stallholders, we have a lot of people come back each year. That’s really good, and community groups getting involved as well is really important.”
The event caters for a wide-range of demographics, and is held on the weekend between the end of the football season and the beginning of cricket, helping to draw a crowd.
Courtney Gardiner, Campaspe Shire Council Crs Luke Sharrock and Jessica Mitchell, and Maddy Mitchell.
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Koyuga Kanyapella Landcare members were on the lookout for young volunteers. Pictured are Joy Liersch, Graham Liersch (with ice cream number two), Peter Mangan, and Sally Mangan.
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Money raised from the gold coin entry price went towards paying the musicians, while leftover funds are held for the group’s next event, slated for December.
Jefferson Smith, Em Black, and Darcy Ramage serenaded the crowd, each performing an hour-long set of live music.
Musicians Darcy Ramage, Em Black, and Jefferson Smith.
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Samantha, Neil, and Zareen Osborne.
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Ms Townsend said the event had gone well overall, with many smiling faces and active kids enjoying the mild spring weather.
“It’s another way of bringing the community in for a successful event,” she said.
“It’s all volunteer-led, and I think that’s probably the biggest takeaway: the more hands that come down and help, the better it is for everybody.”
Peter, Makayla, and Sally Morrison.
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The annual event has found a recipe for consistent success.
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