After three days of constant rain, the weather gods shone upon Kurri Kurri this weekend as revellers rolled into town for the annual Nostalgia Festival.
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And after 15 years, the novelty of the festival hasn’t worn off, with well over 20,000 people filling Rotary Park and its surrounding streets to check out the classic cars, retro fashion and rock ‘n’ roll.
Towns With Heart community projects manager Lesley Morris said people of all ages are drawn to the glamour of the 1950s and ‘60s.
“The cars are glamorous, the clothes are glamorous, and the music appeals to everyone,” she said.
“We had everyone from babies to people in their sixties in the best-dressed parades – everyone just loves it.
“It’s amazing, after all these years.
“And a lot of people are here for the first time.”
There were record numbers of pre-registrations for the show ‘n’ shine both days, with about 100 cars taking part on Saturday and 400 on Sunday, including many first-time entries.
The festival kicked off with a sold-out high tea at Kurri Kurri High School on Friday, and despite the rain throughout the day, 200 people turned out at the family fun night that night.
A new event on this year’s festival program was the Burlesque Idol Australia final at Weston Workers Club on Friday night, when Brisbane performer Trigger Happy’s was crowned the winner.
Ms Morris said it was a great addition to the festival.
“It was fantastic; the audience had a ball,” she said.
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VIDEO: Take a look at Kurri Kurri High School’s retro fashion parade.
VIDEO: A few snippets from the festival on Saturday.
VIDEO: The birds-eye view of the festival on Sunday, with Hunter Valley Helicopters.
