The Chill N Glen festival itself starts informally on Friday evening with the opening of a photographic exhibition in the art gallery attached to the library and with a concert at 7.30 in the Services Club featuring the Chris Cook Band.
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It’s a tribute to Slim Dusty (who Chris Cook knew and for whom he wrote songs).
On Saturday, there’s a formal opening at 10.30, though the stalls are scheduled to be up and running at 9 am.
Organisers said that there are many more participants this year than last.
There are also some innovations, particularly high-end food stalls in the Town Hall, including brewers and distillers who will offer samplers.
There’s no fully licensed bar in the Town Hall but there is a limited licence to offer alcoholic produce including the ability to drink it there.
At the masonic Hall, there’s to be a Blue Light Disco for younger teens. It’s organised by the PCYC which aims to bring young people and the police into informal and easy contact.
The upper part of Bourke Street, just east of Grey Street, has been ear-marked for a display of weird and wonderful cars – vintage, adapted, fantastical and marvellous.
The Chapel Theatre offers a chance to sing along to the Disney movie, Frozen. “Bring your voice”, the publicity material says. It’s at 3 pm and the promo video is here.
The RSPCA and the Salvation Army combine again to offer a fashion show – but this year with dogs dressed up.
There are fireworks at the Showground at 6 pm (gates open at 4.30 pm).
The council says the following roads will be closed for Chill N Glen between 7 am and 5 pm on Saturday:
Bourke Street (between Sommerlad Lane and East Avenue) and Grey Street (between Wentworth Street and Meade Street).
The council says it “regrets any inconvenience that these closures may cause, and thanks residents and motorists in advance for their co-operation.”
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