A Somerset festival returned Friday, 5 December, owing the the hard work of the Minden State School P&C.
Summer Festival is an event that punches above its weight, set up at the small school of Minden it has been bringing together families for four years running.
PNC president Beth O’Brien said the event has continued to grow, with this year shaping up to be the biggest yet.
“The Summer Festival is really all about families,” Ms O’Brien said.
“We’ve got rides, face painting, a petting zoo, market stalls, food vendors and live performances — it’s a fantastic end-of-year event.”
She said the P&C works hard to keep entry costs low so families in the region can enjoy an experience comparable to larger city school festivals.
“We’re in a low-economy area, so it’s important to offer something affordable but still high-quality,” she said.
“It takes a lot of hard work and determination, but it’s worth it.”
While the festival had only just begun, Ms O’Brien said turnout was already strong, and community feedback remained overwhelmingly positive.
