Bate Street Tilba was transformed into a fiesta of fun on Easter Saturday for the annual Tilba Festival.
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More than 4000 people visited the event and enjoyed the 14 different local musicians playing all day, the local stallholders displaying their wares, the wonder of Great Zamboni the magician or the gala activities such as cheese rolling, egg tossing or the donut eating competition.
Tilba District Chamber of Commerce president Susan Gray said the event was one of the best Tilba had ever hosted.
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Some stall holders and musicians had to cancel last-minute because of COVID, but such was the enthusiasm to be involved that these vacancies were filled effortlessly.
Ms Gray's highlights included the "superb" welcome to country by the Gadhu dancers from Wallaga Lake - "a priviledge to watch" - and local musicians, some playing for the first time since COVID.
Bega MP Dr Michael Holland competed in the boot throwing competition, accidentally tossing the boot onto the roof of the dairy. A ladder was soon found so the festivities could continue.
Ms Gray said the Festival was a massive community effort, and gave back to local businesses in the area.
"People come to Tilba for the Festival and come back throughout the year," she said.
"Musicians and stall holders have had a tough few years and the opportunity to attend the festival was exciting."
Ms Gray said the success of the event was down to the committed volunteers who helped out in many ways throughout the day.