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October Moon Festival
Richmond, North West

20 October 2012

07 4741 8676
octobermoon@optusnet.com.au

Description

The October Moon Festival is a day of music.. fun ..more music.. races ..more fun and finally an evening beside the beautiful Lake Fred Tritton of music music music. Jazz under a full moon and the great northern starry sky is an experience not to be missed.

Set in the North Queensland's outback town of Richmond, the usually quiet town, known for it's fantastic Kronosaurus Museum and Fossil findings, attracts a retuning crowd of friendly faces to listen to the unique sounds of Jazz and soak up the lakeside atmosphere and wonderful hospitality of the annual October Moon Festival.

Every year brings new talent and performers to the area and there is always an element of surprise that makes every year unique and keeps you coming back for more. This event caters for all ages and is family friendly with kids World and activities operating throughout the festival.

Other Information

Children:
Kids World operates in the evening, with television/DVD, games, treats and supervised by babysitters.

Disabled:
Access via a path, there is also a disabled toilet nearby to the lake that has disabled access.

How To Get There:
Richmond is 500 kilometres west of Townsville, as you drive into town from Hughenden, the lake is on the right hand side for the evening event and if you go straight ahead the race-course is on the northern side of town. Signs are on display throughout the festival.
A courtesy bus operates all day/night throughout town to escort festival-goers between their accommodation, the race course and the lake. There is a range of accommodation and activities to enjoy while you are in Richmond.


Event Dates

20 October 2012

Frequency: Annual

Entry Costs

EntryCostValid From 
Adult$30.00   20 Oct 12    
Child
(Aged 0-15)
$0.00   20 Oct 12   Children ages 0-15 years are free.

Venues

Lake Fred Tritton

Address:
Lake Fred Tritton
Richmond
Queensland Australia 4822


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2011 Feature Artist, the magnificent 1RAR Band from Townsville.    
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Map of October Moon Festival
Lake Fred Tritton
Richmond
Queensland Australia 4822

Contact Details

07 4741 8676

 

* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum costs only. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.



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