THE Marburg Black Snake Creek Festival was celebrated last Saturday with many families enjoying the country atmosphere where artwork, sculptures and the history of Marburg came to life.
Barry Gratton from the Marburg and District Residents Association said it was a “wonderful day with a great number of people showing up to support the town”.
“Marburg is known to be a small country town that is welcoming and unique and the Festival is a once a year event that all of the locals look forward to attending,” he said.
“Local schools, groups and organisations came together on the day with stalls, displays and exhibits for all the families who attended to enjoy.
“It was just so nice to open the Festival to the public once again and to see so many smiles on the children’s faces.
“It was a great day.”
The Festival was again a showcase for the talents of bush poet Denleigh Stenzel who shared his poems about the local history, the early years on the farms and living in the bush.
The Just Singing group, dancers and other local poets and singers took to the microphone while the crowds enjoyed the famous Marburg burger made by the local school.
The Green Shed came to life with an array of artworks all created by local artists. It was the culmination of a week-long display and on Saturday it drew a huge crowd who all voted for their favourite piece.
A unique ball gown display was on show where the life of the late Dulcie Mason was shared through her passion for fashion and dance.
The day was a success for visitors and for the Marburg and District Residents Association in their fundraising drive for new amenities in the Marburg Green Shed.
