Mary River Festival 9am-4pm 

THE THREE 'R'S – RESPONSIBLE RIVER RECREATION

The Mary River Festival is on Saturday, 17 July 9am-4pm – new date, new hours – Kandanga Community Reserve. There's a wonderful music lineup – thanks to Tony Hawkyard for organising, along with roving musicians, dancers and activities. This year's theme says Glenda Pickersgill, long-time president of Save The Mary River Coordinating Group, is “The 3R's – Responsible River Recreation... leave no trace! This is one of the friendliest family festivals in the Mary Valley. Live music, cats claw (weed vine) weaving workshop, Geckoes Wildlife, environmental talks, community stalls and much more – even a prize for the best River Guardian costume.” Please notice, no gate tickets – it's all direct online bookings. Therefore dive to it. Tickets are limited though, better jump in now. Modest entry for a family day out ($25), and adults $10. • Stall applications are extended to Thursday 10 June. Visit the Facebook page or www.maryriverfestival.org.au Main stage performers are:- The Hillbilly Goats, Nizami, Kelly Cork, Matt and The Mayor, Done and Dusted, Terry the Great - All Star Fish Entertainment and Mary Valley Circus. Guest appearances:- Barry Charles, Ian Mackay MC/poet/sciency guy, roving duo Rubatuba, and energising The Bluegrass Guys. Tickets must be purchased online with limited numbers available due to the festival's COVID-safe plan. Tix https://events.humanitix.com/mary-river-festival-sr3y9j7w

SPRING IN THE MARY' PHOTO WINNERS ON DISPLAY

ENTRIES ARE ALSO OPEN FOR NOVEMBER 'RIVER' MONTH

The MRCCC's 7th Annual Spring in the Mary photo competition is open now, and closes 5pm Friday 5 November, 2021. Email your entries and details to springinthemary@mrccc.org.au Send images that best depict Spring in the Mary River catchment and go in the comp to win a cash prize of up to $250. There will be a display of the 2020 Facebook photo winners at the MRCCC stall.