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Craigieburn Festival returns

It will be jam-packed Craigieburn Festival on Saturday.

The free festival promises an entire day of entertainment and activities for everyone, including live performances by local artists and headline acts.

This year’s event will be filled with a wide range of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy, such as interactive workshops and craft activities, perfect for unleashing creativity and imagination.

Roving entertainers will keep the atmosphere lively with their performances, while carnival rides offer a thrilling experience for families and children.

The market stalls will feature an array of unique items and there will be food trucks will be serving up a delicious variety of treats to satisfy every craving.

There will be an emergency services display, allowing attendees to get a closer look at the vital work of emergency preparedness.

Hitting the stage this year as the headline act is Emma Donovan, who hails from a family of indigenous country music greats and regularly performs with major artists such as Briggs and Dan Sultan

Donovan said she loves the feeling of community and family, which most of her songs are based on and inspired by,

“I’m looking forward to playing this festival.”

Hume mayor Jarrod Bell said the festival was one of Hume’s best-loved calendar events, turning out massive crowds every single year.

“With loads of free family entertainment, I’m looking forward to seeing locals pouring through the gates to soak up the fun and connect with their community,” he said.

“These major events are so important for community spirit and our local economy, so I encourage people to embrace what’s become one of the premier annual events happening in Melbourne’s north.”

The event will be located at Craigieburn Anzac Park on Saturday, March 1, from noon-9.30pm.

To close the evening, the festival will have a spectacular firework display.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/7pfc52ba

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