Performers and children’s entertainers from across the state are polishing up their acts for Tamworth’s inaugural Imaginate Kids Festival.
The new fun-filled event will be held on day three of the Tamworth Barbeque Festival on September 29, 2024.
Featuring acts and characters like Amelie Ecology, Larrikin Puppets, Jurassic Jack, Hunter Heroes, Delorean Time Machine, Lightning McQueen and Chewbacca, Imaginate has something for everyone.
Local grassroots charity RiseUp Tamworth Inc has a vision to establish a long-term sustainable kids festival that supports and reflects the local community, is family friendly and promotes a culturally diverse and inclusive festival experience.
President Tim Simpson says RiseUp aims to inspire the imagination and support the mental wellbeing of regional children, creating a sense of pride in the region.
“Imaginate Kids Festival has been many years in the making. Our primary aim of Imaginate is to be able to take away the everyday worries of regional children, allowing them to use their imagination and to become actively involved with activities and shows on the day.
Tamworth Regional Council Events Officer Natasha Little says the Tamworth BBQ Festival is for the whole family.
“We have a slow barbeque competition with over $19,000 in prizes and trophies, two stages of live music across the weekend and 45 traders selling everything from leather goods, jerky, brisket, ribs and sweet food.”
“The Imaginate Kids Festival has many elements like amusements, superheroes, and
dinosaurs,” Natasha said.
And the best bit is that funds raised on the day will continue to help kids all year.
“We plan to put proceeds from Imaginate back into our community, assisting with kids’ mental health services, and assisting us with presenting our flagship Christmas event, Carols in the Park, where all proceeds are delivered to Ronald McDonald House,” Tim said.
Tickets to Imaginate are free to all children under 15 with a paying adult ticket. Adult Sunday tickets are available online for $15. Tickets are now available on line at www.tamworthbarbequefestival.com.au.
The Tamworth Barbeque Festival is being held on September 27-29 at Riverside Sporting Fields.
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