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Today we join Laurie and the Mikkelsen family in mourning the passing of our dearly loved friend of the festival, Margaret. Margaret passed away today surrounded by her family. Margaret joined the board with husband Laurie some years ago and has been a driving force behind all aspects of the festival, but most of all,…

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With only eight weeks until the Goonda Jacaranda Festival is back again in 2019, we have a bigger and better line-up than ever according to Festival President Mathew Taylor. “This year we will see all of the festival favourites return such as live music, talent shows, pop-up bars, food trucks, side show alley and a…

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We are pleased and excited to announce that in 2019, we are launching the Jacaranda Dance Spectacular. This fantastic new event is built to showcase the broad array of young dance talent, and to give all those great dance groups in our schools and community groups a chance to shine on stage! To help us,…

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The Goonda Jacaranda Festival is back again in 2019 and has hit the ground running according to festival President Matthew Taylor. “This year will see some positive changes to the program and overall line-up to ensure the event remains fresh and sustainable now and for future years to come,” he said Since 1967 the Goodna…

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The Goodna Jacaranda Festival comes to a close for 2018 but what an amazing festival it was! We enjoyed entertainment, great food, huge crowds and so much more. Check out our social feeds for all the action, and if you have photos to add make sure you tag us. The next Festival event is up…

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We are proud to be part of celebrating Children’s Week, where the little ones get to enjoy great activities. Children’s Week sees thousands of children and their families from around the country involved in activities and events staged at numerous locations including schools, childcare centres, parks, playgroups, libraries and cultural and community groups, and now…

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We have a great program for our youngest visitors this year, and we are very excited to share 2018’s program for the Kids Corner with you all! We have once again partnered with The Studio Event Company, who will provide a deluxe Kids Corner circus entertainment experience for children between the ages of 2 and…

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The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is proud to present this year’s Major Sponsors. Our Major sponsors provide a massive level of support that enables us to bring you a huge free festival every year. Please show them your support so we can continue to build Ipswich’s most loved festival into the future. Ipswich City Council The…

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The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is proud to present this year’s sponsors. The festival could not happen without the incredible support our sponsors show us. If you enjoy the Jacaranda Festival and want it to continue, please give some love back to our sponsors as well! Goodna Services Club The Goodna Services Club provides a range…

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The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is proud to present this year’s bronze sponsors. The festival could not happen without the incredible support our sponsors show us. If you enjoy the Jacaranda Festival, please give some love back to our sponsors as well! Akibar Business Group – Cleaning Your one stop shop for your cleaning needs, Akibar…

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