The Keilor Gift carnival is warming up for an exciting day of community fun as it races towards its return for the new year.
Locals are being encouraged to mark their calendars for Saturday, February 17, when the festivities will kick off at 2pm and continue until 9.30pm at Joe Brown Oval, Keilor.
Committee chairperson Hayden Kelly shared some of the highlights of the event.
“On the day we will have running athletics for kids and adults,” he said. “There is also a carnival and rolling entertainment for kids to enjoy and the day will finish with a fireworks display.
Dating back to 1939, Kelly said the gift has become a cherished tradition for the Keilor Village community.
“It’s a great community event, and we normally see lots of families out there enjoying themselves,” he said. “Anybody who’s interested in having a good day, or enjoys athletics is welcome to come down.
Focusing on fostering community spirit, Kelly said the gift is all about bringing the community together for a good time.
“Locals come and continue to enjoy the day every year. It is one of the longest, if not the longest running community events in Brimbank,” he said. “We can usually expect up to 3000 people to come down on the day.
Family tickets are priced at $20 and can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event.
Hannah Hammoud
