	{"id":94920,"date":"2023-11-25T04:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T17:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=94920"},"modified":"2023-11-23T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T05:42:38","slug":"top-tips-for-a-fabulous-springfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/top-tips-for-a-fabulous-springfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for a fabulous SpringFest!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SPRINGFEST market Sunday will fill Wendouree Parade\u2019s gardens precinct with colour and life this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The event set for 10am to 4pm on Sunday 26 November, between Carlton Street and St Aidans Drive and is a Rotary Club of Ballarat project that supports community partners.<\/p>\n<p>Parking is available on surrounding streets, and at Ballarat High School.<\/p>\n<p>SpringFest ambassadors Jules Zass and Tim Bone have 10 top tips to make the most of the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 &#8211; Get there early!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss a thing. There is so much for the family to see and do, you don\u2019t want to arrive late and rush.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 &#8211; Pack some cash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most stallholders will have eftpos available, but cash is still king and helps keep track of how much you\u2019re spending.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 &#8211; Slip, slop, slap!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Ballarat winter skin is extra sensitive, so come prepared and keep the family sun safe. Hats and sunscreen are a must!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 &#8211; Don\u2019t eat beforehand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019ll be food trucks to suit all cravings and taste buds. The biggest problem you\u2019ll have is choosing!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 &#8211; Pack a picnic rug<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set up a family base in our beautiful lake\/gardens precinct to settle in for the day, or have a break from exploring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211; Prams or strollers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking from experience, the novelty of walking with mum and dad can get old quickly for little ones, and cut your day short. Save their legs with a pram or stroller which doubles as a carrier for market purchases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7 &#8211; Pack reusable bottles and bags<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Springfest is an environmentally friendly event, and there are plenty of places to top up your water bottles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 &#8211; Christmas is coming!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make a list of some gifts you need to buy from the treasure trove of stalls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 &#8211; Explore the website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ballaratspringfest.com.au is the base for all info for the big day, from maps to stallholder lists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 &#8211; Don\u2019t forget the Online raffle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With only 500 tickets available at the website now, the chance of winning prizes is high. 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