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WHIM FESTIVAL
The 9th
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 2023 - 9am -4pm - PIONEER PARK
The 9th Whim Festival was a great success with over 5,000 people attending and joining in with the fun! Thank you to all those who attended, the stall holders, our special guests, our sponsors and most importantly our hard-working volunteers who have spent months planning and executing this festival. Below are some of the highlights from the big day.
We look forward to seeing you at the next 10th Whim Festival in 2025 on the Last Sunday in October.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
PHOTOGRAPHY
'Hometown Pride'- the 2023 theme of the Whim
📷 PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS 📷
Open Winner - Brenden Scott
Open Commendation - Rebecca McIntosh
Secondary Winner - Owen Briffa
Secondary Commendation - Tamar Entwistle
Sepia Winner - Brenden Scott
Sepia Commendation - William Johnston
Public Choice - Corey Norris
Capture the Light Choice - Caroline Williams
Thanks to the below sponsors:
Anne Lynch Conveyancing
Brookwood Real Estate Agents
Capture The Light
Liz Packard Photography
COLOURING IN
'Hometown Pride'- the 2023 theme of the Whim
WINNERS - COLOURING COMP
Judge: Tay from Meraki Boho
Congratulations to these young artists.
Age Group 3-5: Paige
Age Group 6-8: Emily
Age Group 9 - 12: Reva
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Meraki Boho
POP UP PICS
WHIM POP UP PICS 2023 WINNERS
Thanks to everyone who entered.
1st Prize: Sarah Kinsella
2nd Prize: Danielle Crichton
3rd Prize: Carol Warrington
Thanks to Anne Lynch Conveyancing for sponsoring this
competition.
MUSIC
There was a great line up of local musicians and bands playing on the main stage!
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The Eastern Hills & Districts Concert Bands and Guitar ensemble
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BluesConfusion
+ much more!
FOOD & BEVERAGES
There was a great line up of food and beverage stalls will keep you refreshed during the day!
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White's Mill and Grind
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Steep Hill Coffee
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Presto Panini
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Hillbellies
+ more!
HISTORY ZONE
By Lost Mundaring & Surroundings Local History Museum
Attendees learnt more about our rich history and reconnected with old friends!
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We invited long standing and former residents to join us to reconnect with old friends and current residents to join us to learn more about the area’s history.
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There was also an exhibition which interpreted the history of Mount Helena
DISPLAYS & BUSINESSES
Attendees chatted local community groups and non-for-profit organisations about the work they do in our community and discovered many local businesses!
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Mount Helena Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
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Jane Brook Catchment Group
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Mount Helena Primary School
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Fiona's Card Making
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Mount Helena Family Vet Clinic
+ much more!
BOOK LAUNCH
Over a Century of Education - The Built and Social History of Mount Helena's Schools
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Owen Briffa's new book, Over a Century of Education - The Built and Social History of Mount Helena's Schools was also launched on the main stage by the Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Tony Buti MLA.
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Thank you to everyone who attended including Jessica Shaw MLA, Matthew Hughes MLA & Community Bank Mundaring.
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Proudly Supported by the Community Bank Mundaring.