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Nostagia Festival set to return to Kurri Kurri

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Polish your cars, shine your shoes and get out your best dresses, the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival will be rocking and rolling back into town on the last weekend in March. 

The two-day Hunter festival that promises to bring the 1950s to life in the streets of Kurri Kurri, will open its gates on 25 March, with a new funding boost from the Cessnock City Council.

Celebrating all the good things from the 1950’s – rock n roll music, dancing, classic cars, vintage clothing and good old fashioned fun, organisers promise there’ll be something for everyone.

Free entertainment and activities will be on offer throughout the weekend in Rotary Park Kurri Kurri, including Wes and the Sonic Aces, Jake, Rattle & Roll, Shelley Minson, Robbie and the Rewinders, Jumpin Jukebox, Klub Kongo and the Piranha Tamers and Klassic Blak. 

For lovers of classic cars and hot rods, Shannon’s Show and Shine promises to be a highlight, with an amazing display of hundreds of immaculate vintage vehicles. 

The Retro Market Place will bring together some of the biggest and best nostalgia themed retro and vintage market stalls from across the country, showcasing themed merchandise, retro goods, vintage clothing, rock n roll memorabilia, and collectables. 

The festival organiser Towns With Heart has been provided with $10,400 in-kind support for the nationally famous festival.

Cessnock City Council will provide waste management, park management, and amenity management over the weekend.

Whether you remember the 1950s or are inspired by that era, getting dressed up is also part of the fun of the weekend, with the community encouraged to donn their best vintage or retro outfits for a chance to win some great prizes.

Cessnock City Council mayor Jay Suvaal said the council wanted to support community-based initiatives like the Nostalgia Festival because they contribute so much to the local government area.

“This festival is one of a kind and attracts people from across the entire region as well as from across the whole country,” he said.

“Not only is it a fun weekend, it provides an important boost for local businesses injecting as much as $3 million into our local economy each year.”

The festival kicks off on Friday 25 March, with a Free Family Fun Night from 5pm in Rotary Park and runs throughout Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March. 

There are ticketed events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights including the Burlesque Muse (over 18’s) and Rock and Roll Express at Richmond Vale Railway as well as shows at Weston Workers Club. 

This year’s event will also include a fun night at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club on Saturday evening.

For the full program visit www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au

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