Overview

Saturday 28 November 2009 at Missingham Park, Ballina

Youthfest
A dedicated afternoon and evening event for the Youth of our community. Highlights include a band competition and high profile youth performer Ash Grunwald. The is event funded in partnership with the Aboriginal Miimi Corporation and coordinated with assistance from Southern Cross High School and Ballina District Services Association.

Vince Jones Live in Concert
This is an evening event set in an outdoor marquee overlooking the Richmond River. 
Tickets are $35 and on sale now. Seats are limited so don't miss out!

Sunday 29 November at Fawcett Park, Ballina

The main event will be held in Fawcett Park, Ballina with five key zones:

Thrill Zone
Five fabulous carnival rides that flip, spin, whirl and twist willing participants all through the day and night.

Little Critter Zone
A huge area dedicated to the littlies. This zone will provide free games and activities, arts and craft space, lantern painting, circus workshops and small children's rides.

Activities Zone
A newly created zone showcasing regional artists and artisans market, performance stage and workshop area for hip hop, dance, contemporary poetry, song writing, drawing and weaving with local Indigenous artists.

Entertainment Zone
Featuring delicious regional cuisine from local restaurants and cafes, signature dish competition and guest appearance from popular Master Chef, Justine Schofield. This zone is designed for you to sit back and relax to the fabulous line up of entertainment on the main stage.

River Zone
Dragon boat racing is back.  Tickets on sale now. Seats limited so don't miss out!
This zone will feature the spectacular fireworks and lantern parade down the Richmond River.