THE Dahlia and Arts Festival is back in Eaglehawk this weekend after being put on hold for three years due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n
In what is its 50th anniversary, this year\u2019s golden-themed festival could be the biggest and best yet with live performances, street parades and markets for people to check out.<\/p>\n
Festival convenor Reece Henley said it\u2019s going to be an exciting weekend with activities getting underway on Friday night.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are having a launch party, which is going to be exciting,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is going to be live music and performances as well as a local brewery and winery with goods on offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the event to really bring everyone together, it\u2019s an open invitation to the whole community. It kicks off at Oddfellows Hall at 6 pm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Saturday is going to be the highlight for many said Mr Henley.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be quite exciting,\u201d he said. \u201cVictoria Street is closed from 8am and from 9am onwards there are going to be a bunch of different activities on and around the street.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is going to be a little bit new from festivals past, there are going to be some pop-up experiences, like live art and buskers and a live music stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cShops and cafes on the street are getting involved with some of their own ideas, and then we have the parade at 12.30pm.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is plenty happening on the final day too said Mr Henley.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn Sunday there is the Free Family Fun Day,\u201d he said. \u201cThere are carnival rides and some different circus-type activities to get involved with.<\/p>\n