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Birregurra Festival Birregurra Festival started from humble beginnings as a fundraiser for the Primary School with the Art Show at the Anglican Christchurch bluestone church hall. From there, other community groups got involved and the idea of closing the road and making the festival took hold. Since those humble beginnings, the festival has blossomed into the country community event that it is today. The cornerstone event of the festival, the Birregurra Art Show, soon out grew its home, moving from the church hall the much larger Mechanics Hall on Main Street. Entries expanded from a few to over 300 pieces of work including painting, pastels, drawings, photography and sculpture. In more recent years, offerings of the festival have grown with the inclusion of the Food & Wine area as a ‘must see’ feature, the ever popular animal nursery, wood chop and dog jumping that contribute to the country feel of the festival. With over 100 stalls, the festival takes on a vibrant market place feel where those who are interested can shop with either a small or large budget. The festival, over the years, continues to help put Birregurra on the map for tourists—bringing a continued interest in the town as a holiday destination as well as a great place to live. www.birregurrafestival.com
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