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Get out of the city and head to the York Festival

WA’s oldest inland town kicks off its annual community celebration of culture and arts on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September with the Act-Belong-Commit 2018 The York Festival.

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Thousands of people are expected to visit the charming, historic Wheatbelt town which is just one hour from Perth. During the festival you can check out the popular Makers Market which features the work of talented and creative artisans, along with music, art, food, performance, workshops, exhibitions and activities for all ages.

The month-long program culminates on Sunday 7 October with a free community concert in Peace Park featuring WA’s best bluegrass band, the City Slickers.

The festival also includes The Hay Bale Challenge sculpture competition with the Festival’s first international artist exchange with Japanese Wara (rice straw) artist Akira Moriya arriving in York to help create giant straw sculptures featuring endangered Australian fauna.

Other highlights The Running of the Lambs, Croquet + Cosplay, and a silent disco. The York Festival activities take place throughout the town in many of the town’s historic landmark buildings which will host exhibitions and entertainment, including the York Town Hall, the York Mill, the Courthouse, Peace Park and the CWA.

For full program information visit www.yorkfestival.com.au and sign up to the newsletter for updates.

Source: Media Release


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