Something for everyone to be offered at 2023 Griffith Pioneer Park action day

To be held on Good Friday, organisers hope for a return of a bumper crowd in what will be the second event to occur after Covid-19.

Favorited attractions as well as new exhibits will celebrate 52 years since the park opened.

Despite forecasts of poor weather, part-time curator, Jason Richardson, is confident of a cracking day of fun for all.

"If predictions are right it'll be the first rainy action day to occur in over a decade," Mr Richardson said.

"But, I'm sure it won't hinder attendance or dampen spirits.

"We'll have a wealth of demonstrations, including traditional shearing, steam engines, and activities illustrating not only the history of the Griffith area but also beyond.

"This year I will be conducting a paper plane workshop aimed at young people and based on the wonderful local story of the Gibbs glider."

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Cultural dancing will also feature by the Griffith City Band, the Shri Lankan Dance Group, the Marrambidya Dance Group, as well as Samoan and Tongan performers.

"Dizzy Dilemma will be providing her hula hoop demonstrations and there will be musical acts by Stickie Fingers, the Ironbark Blue Grass Band and others," Mr Richardson said.

"There will be spinning, weaving and other craft workshops, as well as face painting, a jumping castle and a petting zoo to keep kids entertained.

"Plenty of market stalls will keep browsers happy and the Griffith Lions Club will also be cooking up a storm of fish and chips given it will be Good Friday."

The Italian Museum will be in full swing with the committee making and cooking pizza and pasta, while the Sikh community will be on hand donating their time to serve tasty Indian foods.

The action day will be held on Good Friday April 7 from 10am to 4pm.

Buses will be available on the hour from the Griffith Tourism Hub and parking with a shuttle bus at Dalton Park.

Attendees are encouraged to book in advance both online here and at the park.

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