The flow on effects of a cyclone saw the inaugural Big Bat & Wildlife Festival in Maclean cancelled in February 2019.
Resheduled for Saturday 30 March the festival fun began at noon - then around 3pm the rain came pelting down.
The following is the observations of one of the festival organisers.
“We
love the rain but why did it have to fall on the Saturday of the Big Bat and
Wildlife Festival?!
During
a dry patch I was coming down from the displays and presentations in
the Jim Thompson pavilion to the activities on the oval and I stopped to have a
look around. And I thought, 'Have a look at all those happy kids down
there, and all their happy parents - and not having to get their wallets out'.
Smiles under the umbrellas.
Anthony
of Australian Wildlife Displays was a hit with the kids with the live
animals. I heard one boy announce Anthony was his new hero.
We
were down on quite a few stalls and activities due the wet weather but
things were going on very well and we had a good attendance ducking
in between light showers, until about three o'clock.
It
just started to pour and was set in. In the movies the band keeps playing, but
not when safety comes first. A shame all outdoor activities had to pack
up and we had to call that part of the event closed.
The
best part of the day was so many people asking about the NEXT Big Bat and
Wildlife Festival...…. so thank you for all those people who came to enjoy the
day in the rain, and thank you all of the festival participants for all your
much appreciated efforts. Looks like we going to do it all again next year.”
Some pics from the day
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| Cr. Greg Clancy and Yaegl Elder Ron Herron |
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| A lesson on snakes |
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| Handmade homes for wildlife |
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| Talking Boobook with an interested festival goer |
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