A weekend of raging success in Carnarvon

Carnarvon showcased the best of itself with four iconic events that made the town come alive for the WA Day long weekend.

Events included the annual Carnar-Fin Fishing Competition, the Northwest Championships presented by Carnarvon Speedway, Eventide by Gascoyne in May, and WA Day Festival by Gwoonwardu Mia.

“Carnarvon is achieving its status as the event destination of the northwest, and it is something the Shire is very proud to achieve,” said Shire President, Eddie Smith.

Carnar-Fin Fishing Competition was a weeklong event commencing on 31 May, which saw 267 entrants from all over Western Australia, with 40 percent of those entrants outside of the Shire of Carnarvon.

“Events like Carnar-Fin are so important for the economic growth of Carnarvon and injects additional expenditure into the local businesses of Carnarvon,” said Mr Smith.

Carnarvon Speedway had a ferocious weekend with more than 90 competitors on the track to win the North West Championships. Despite all the travelling drivers to Carnarvon, with a travel prize pool of $20,000, local and acting President of the Carnarvon Speedway, Jace Kempton won the title.

“Speedway is a winter sport that the community enjoys and has proven to be a productive and steadfast group of volunteers and committee which continues to deliver successful events in Carnarvon,” said Mr Smith.

“I had the pleasure of being part of many events over the weekend, including volunteering behind the scenes at Carnarvon Speedway. It is delightful to have a community of hard-working volunteers that contribute to the success of Carnarvon,” said Shire President, Eddie Smith.

Fishing and racing were not all that was on the calendar for the WA Day long weekend. Events such as Eventide was an event to showcase art and culture in the community. Displayed on the iconic Fascine was an evening full of art, music, and aerial performances.

The evening opened by Raymond Edney, a local Aboriginal artist, set the bar high for an incredible evening. Bloodbeats, also known as the Children of the Tide, absolutely wowed the crowd with the showcase of the local talent. International renowned artist Grace Barbe brought a great vibe, and artist and event director Theaker Von Ziarno brought the Glasgow festival sensation to the Carnarvon Fascine.

The weekend was topped off by the cultural celebration at Gwoonwardu Mia, the Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre. Traditional local foods were on offer, as well as performances by Ray Edney and the Vietnamese community.

“The Shire has a significant investment in local community events, particularly where there is a considerable economic impact for the community. It has a significant investment through the Community Events Scheme and the This Life Events marketing campaign,” said Tourism Manager, Stephanie Leca.

“These major events wouldn’t be possible without the funding and support from local businesses, the dedication of the volunteers and committees. The Shire extends its absolute thanks to everyone involved and the community for attending these events, as well as those who have travelled far and wide to perform or compete,” said Shire President, Eddie Smith.

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