Grafton Jacaranda Festival
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Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Overview
Highlights
From the last weekend in October to the first weekend of November every year the longest running floral festival in Australia, the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, is held under canopies of purple blossoms. The festival commences regally with the crowning of their Jacaranda Queen and Princesses. Local arts, crafts and sporting groups take the week long opportunity to showcase their work.
The city of Grafton comes to a standstill on Jacaranda Thursday with the main street lined with market stalls, rides and entertaining skits performed by local businesses.
The mighty Clarence River is a spectacular backdrop for the Riverlight event on Friday evening where spectators line the riverbank to watch local performers before a fantastic finale of fireworks.
The festival culminates with a float parade of enormous proportions on Saturday afternoon followed by a sunset family concert on the Riverbank. Sunday morning, for one last chance to tread the Jacaranda blossom carpeted streets, there is a Fun Run which includes a run across the famous bendy bridge.
Activities
- Shopping
- Entertainment
- Eating
- Drinking
- Carnival rides
- Fun run
- Sight-seeing
Facilities
- Entertainment
- Bars
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Shops
- Family friendly
- Picnic areas
- Toilets
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Parking, camping and national park fees may apply. See parks website for more details.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
Photo & content credits: Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Location & Supplier
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Address: Prince Street, South Grafton, New South Wales,2460
Website: http://www.jacarandafestival.com
