Village fair planned for Empire Bay

The third annual Empire Bay Village Fair will be held on Saturday, October 19, at the Empire Bay Progress Hall from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

The Empire Bay Progress Association will coordinate the annual Village Fair, which will raise funds for the upkeep of the Progress Hall, with additional funds going to local Empire Bay organisations including Empire Bay Public School and the Rural Fire Service.

A new addition to the fair this year will be a tie-dye workshop with everyone invited to bring their own white cotton t-shirts.

"Tie-dye is a fun activity for kids and adults to enjoy, so we're hoping that those who are interested can take home a little momento of their day at the Empire Bay Village Fair," said Association president Ms Jan Consoli.

Traditional favourites including art and craft stalls will be there, along with homemade cakes, jams and pickles with funds raised going to Boronia Court Aged Care Facility.

Fresh local oysters and prawn rolls will be available for those after a seafood treat, along with a barbecue provided by Woy Woy Lions Club.

Tea and coffee will be provided by Marion's Cafe Mobile along with Dutch pancakes.

Children's activities include face painting and a fancy dress parade at 12:30pm based on book characters.

This will be followed by a Croc Stars interactive reptile show at 1:30pm to be followed by a performance by the Empire Bay Public School choir.

Returning attractions include Warwick's pianola, which will provide musical entertainment all day, the Empire Bay - Bensville Rural Fire Service and the plant stall.

"The committee has worked tirelessly to continue the high standard of stalls and entertainment, while maintaining the community feel for the day," said Ms Consoli.

"We just love the members of our community coming out and enjoying the day.

"No village fair is complete without a raffle and prizes include an outdoor gas heater, a patio cafe table, baskets of Masterfoods products, cinema passes, vouchers for Coles - Myers, Empire Bay Tavern, The Bungalow Tapas Bar, Impact Nursery, handmade jewellery, hair voucher, personal care basket and a wine package."

Media release, 3 Oct 2013

Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications