What was the Day of Australia, the Bazaar and Blackbutt.
It’s good to go at Blackbutt for it’s Australia Day program of 2021.
After 2020 saw many events cancelled, the Blackbutt Avocado Festival committee are determined to see the year of 2021 be the year that brought everyone back together again; social distanced of course!
When President Jeff Connor was asked what’s going to make Australia Day in Blackbutt the place to celebrate? Jeff answered: “2021 is the year of the comeback, in Blackbutt, at it’s first chance of an event, community and businesses have come together to make Australia Day, a day out in Blackbutt. We’ve adjusted our Bazaar market hours to 7am to 1pm so that locals and visitors can fit in the markets, Bands at the Butt and a breakfast/brunch Sausage Sizzle at the Blackbutt Hall, then lunch at the Australian themed lunch at the Bunya Nut Café, followed by an exhibition woodchop and live music into the night at the Hotel Radnor.”
When Jeff was asked about his recommendation on how to spend Australia Day in Blackbutt; “If I were in your shoes, I’d be arriving in Blackbutt at 7am, to start the day the Aussie way with a local council sponsored free sausage from the South Burnett Regional Council sausage sizzle. Then use the next few hours to meander the rail trail to look through the markets, buy local food and wares and then pull up a chair at the ‘Bands of the Butt’ with a morning beverage in hand. I’m no exercise enthusiast, but I know of a few people who’ll start their day on the rail trail, have a wander around the markets, an Aussie Lamb Roll or other Aussie lunch treat at the Bunya Nut Café, then watch Mitch Argent, a three times crowned World Champion woodchopper.”
“It’s been a rough year for event organisers, café’s and pub’s – so we really hope that our townspeople, their visitors and travellers can really get out and support us; and the day we’ve put on for everyone to enjoy.”
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival committee has no doubt, Blackbutt is the place to be this Australia Day, so be sure to make Blackbutt your destination of choice to celebrate the lucky country, Australia.
Please be sure to follow our Facebook Page on www.facebook.com/BBBAvoFest or search “Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Gateway to the South Burnett.” To make enquiry for sponsorship, stallholders or learn more about the festival send an email to admin@avofest.com.au. It’s an exciting time for the Blackbutt Avocado festival and its supporters, be sure to stay tuned and offer support where you can.
Fast Facts
· Blackbutt Australia Day celebrations and Top of the Range Blackbutt Bazaar to be held on 26 January 2021.
· Activities include: Free community sausage sizzle, avocado games, gumboot/rolling pin/horseshoe toss, Bands at the Butt, Top of the Blackbutt Range Boutique Markets
COVID19 saw a change in focus for the festival whilst creatively meeting objectives like showcasing avocados, local produce and wares + country fun.
· A new event TOP OF THE BLACKBUTT RANGE BAZAAR is an addition to traditional celebrations on 26 January 2021. It is a boutique market that is focused on local food and product, handmade/homemade wares and boutique stalls.
· The Top of the Blackbutt Range Bazaar is seeking stallholder applications from those who have local product and or produce or have boutique wares or handmake items for sale. Stallholders fees have been reduced by 50%. Charity/community groups are also encouraged to apply for a stall – food or otherwise and redeem a further discount. Applications to stalls@avofest.com.au
· Accommodation is available – Contact Blackbutt Visitors Information Centre Phone: (07) 4189 9236
· Businesses have been doing it tough due to restrictions, increasing visitation will give them a hand-up.
· While in the South Burnett “plan to stay another day” – Visit https://www.facebook.com/visitsouthburnett/