The McKay Gardens Community Festival is ready to bloom again, returning with a bouquet of events and activities on March 2.
Each year, the program brings the community together in appreciation of the heritage listed HV McKay Memorial Gardens.
Friends of McKay Gardens’ Speroulla Christodoulou said she was excited to get the festival on the road, with a special anniversary celebration on the cards.
“It’s our 10th year so it’s pretty great,” she said.
“The original idea behind starting this event was to introduce people to the gardens because a lot of residents don’t realize the significance of the space.”
While it started as an informative exercise, the event has morphed into an extravagant family fun affair.
This year, there’ll be seven back-to-back performances on the day, including from Sounds of Polynesia, Women of Brimbank and the Westend Performing Arts Dance School.
Children will also enjoy free arts and crafts sessions, face painting fairies, and everyone’s favourite wizard Simsalabim will be roaming the grounds at the event.
An interactive circus with Circus Curbside will also dazzle and amaze all attendees.
There is also a fitness corner, with local sporting clubs attending and being able to promote their clubs.
Food and beverages will be available to buy but families can bring their own picnics as well.
“If you want to have a relaxing time in a beautiful garden, then this festival is for you,” Ms Christodoulou said.
The event runs from 12 to 5pm at the McKay Gardens in Sunshine.
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