Time of their lives: Kaidee Riordan, 11 and Addi McKenzie, 9 enjoy the 2024 Numurkah Baala Creek Festival.
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Gabriel Garcia
There were large crowds for the second Baala Creek Festival held in in Numurkah on Saturday, March 16.
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The festival was at Hamon Park in Numurkah and organised by the Numurkah Love Our Lifestyle group.
The family-friendly event included a giant jumping castle and slide, the iconic bucking bull, a 10-metre rock climbing tower, soft archery, face painting and an animal patting area.
There was also live entertainment, food stalls to suit everyone’s palate and a licensed bar.
Festival goer Matthew Robert Koeleman,14, told the Courier that he thoroughly enjoyed the attractions the organisers put on.
The Courier took the following photos.
Fun for all: There were multiple jumping castles to keep the young ones amused.
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Gabriel Garcia
Delicious Twisted Veggie's Ranjitha Vasudevan, Raj Karun and Nabraj Khattri at the food stall.
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Gabriel Garcia
Emergency presence: The CFA were in attendance, showing festival goers their life saving gear.
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Gabriel Garcia
Slithering success: Bohollow Wildlife Centre's Deb Fowler with woma python Jemima.
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Gabriel Garcia
Nick-nacks: Those wanting to purchase something permanent had several stalls to choose from.
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Gabriel Garcia
Aiming straight: Matthew Robert Koeleman proved himself a good shot on the soft archery.
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Gabriel Garcia
Climbing high: Kaidee Riordan, 11, reaches the top of the 10 meter tall wall climb.
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Gabriel Garcia
Nurmurkah Balaa Creek Festival 2024: Odesi Collective Coffee owner Rebecca Haynes serves coffee from her stall.
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Gabriel Garcia
Live music: There was live music at the event courtesy of local singers.
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Gabriel Garcia