An exciting line-up of entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display over the Manning River is being prepared, continuing a long New Year’s Eve tradition for families across the Manning Valley.
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The Manning River foreshore will again play host to one of the region’s most exciting annual events, with thousands expected to join in the celebration on New Year’s Eve.
Sponsors for this year, Club Taree, along with Taree Auto Group, 2RE and MaxFM, are on board again to deliver what’s certain to be a sensational start to 2017.
“We’re pleased to again be working in partnership with these terrific local businesses, whose involvement last year played such an important part in bringing our community together to ring in the New Year,” MidCoast Council’s team leader for tourism, events and communications, said.
“Each of our sponsors is active in the community throughout the year, so it’s a natural alignment having them part of Taree’s New Year’s Eve celebration.”
The ‘Fireworks on the Foreshore’ kicks off at 5pm, with live entertainment hosted by local favourite Jake Davey commencing at 6pm.
Alongside Jake, the crowd will be entertained by performances from Sweet Nothin, Lucy Bird, Georgia Hudson and Amber Jenkins.
A delicious range of food and beverages will be available for purchase in the carnival atmosphere, which again includes amusement rides for the kids. The celebration will take place from 5pm on Saturday December 31in Queen Elizabeth Park, between Pulteney Street and Manning Street, Taree, culminating with a dazzling fireworks display at 9pm.
John Gollan Day at Harrington
OXLEY Reserve at Harrington is set to come alive on New Year’s Day, marking the first event of the Harrington Festival 2017.
The markets kick off the festival at 8am while a psychic fair will be held in the nearby memorial hall.
January 1 also marks the start of the Lower Manning River Tagged Fish Roundup, which offers a total of $10,000 in prizes for tagged fish caught during January.
Back at Oxley Reserve at 5pm, there will be live music, food stalls, sideshows and carnival rides for the whole family ahead of the John Gollan Fireworks at 9pm.
Also on the festival program is an art show at the Harrington Function Centre on January 6, 7 and 8. The show is open 10am to 4pm on Friday and Saturday, January 6 and 7, and 10am to 2pm on Sunday, January 8.
On the sporting front, there is a four person nine hole ambrose at the Harrington Waters Golf Club on January 8 and the Crowdy Head Triathlon on January 29.
