THE Medowie Christmas Carnival 2023 is just days away (Saturday December 2), with the community set to come together for the most magical celebration of the year.

Organisers are hoping for a record-breaking turnout this year of people joining in the festivities to make it truly unforgettable.

Formally known as the Medowie Community Carols, in 2018 the Rotary Williamtown event was relaunched under the new name of Medowie Christmas Carnival and has been transformed into a prominent regional flagship event for the community.

The Carnival will present an emporium of carefully curated artisan stalls, international street food vendors, rides and amusements, Santa, showbags, sponsor stalls and giveaways.

A variety of local community groups will present stalls, demonstrations and entertain with musical and dance performances.

Entry to Medowie Christmas Carnival is free courtesy of major sponsor Curtis and Blair, The Media Park, Lavender Plan Management and News Of The Area.

“Medowie Christmas Carnival’s foundation has been built on the strength of community engagement and the dedication of volunteers who have pooled their experience and professional skills to deliver an event worthy of our audience,” said Katrina Becker, Medowie Christmas Carnival committee, Medowie-Williamtown Rotary.

“A not-for-profit event on this scale helps build trust and community outreach, connects people and resources, develops new leaders and creates opportunities for cooperative learning experiences.

“Medowie Christmas Carnival is community funded with businesses, community groups and individuals investing in the families who live, work and play in our community via sponsorship, fundraising, stallholder fees, and community donations.

“We encourage families and their friends to bring a picnic blanket, relax and enjoy live entertainment and immerse themselves in the festive community spirit as we celebrate the countdown to Christmas!”

A sponsor of the event, News Of The Area will host a stall at the Carnival.

“News Of The Area is hugely proud to be a sponsor of the Medowie Christmas Carnival,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.

“The owners of the newspaper, Mick and Rochelle Wright, are Medowie locals, with their children attending local schools, so the area is very close to our hearts here at NOTA.

“The Carnival is a fantastic way to celebrate the community, the holidays and the year that was.

“NOTA will have a stall at the Carnival, so come and say hello!”

The Medowie Christmas Carnival is on Saturday 2 December 2023 from 3.00pm to 8.00 pm at the Ferodale Sports
Complex, Ferodale Road.