Success by the Seaside
By Pip Aitken and Lynn Read The 2022 Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival was held in June, a couple of months later than its usual Easter timing, due to the uncertainties of recent times. Despite this, the festival was a huge success! “This...
By Pip Aitken and Lynn Read
The 2022 Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival was held in June, a couple of months later than its usual Easter timing, due to the uncertainties of recent times. Despite this, the festival was a huge success!
“This year’s festival was given so much support by everyone who came along – the local community, artists, stall holders, entertainers – really energising the event after a drought of two years due to the pandemic,” said Dave Hubbard, Event Coordinator Austinmer/Thirroul Lions Club.
The festival opened on 3 June with the Arts Exhibition and announcement of prize winners. This Friday evening event was buzzing with festival sponsors, guests, and the artists who had entered over 250 artworks. Bulli High School students had prepared great food to add to the experience.
Throughout the weekend, visitors could drop in to the Arts Exhibition at the Thirroul Community Centre, wander through Thirroul to pass a variety of art in local shops, and on the Sunday take a short walk to the beach and enjoy many family activities.
The annual festival has established itself in the community as a beloved weekend-long event with an art exhibition and prizes, entertainment, market stalls, and great food. The festival is only made possible by the contribution of many volunteers, sharing their time and skills in the months leading up to the festival and beyond.
“All in all, the festival was a great success, with record exhibition artwork sales,” Dave said, adding that the Austinmer / Thirroul Lions Club will be funding a project within the performing arts sector as a way of giving back to the local community.
Visit thirroulfestival.com for more.
