The Harden Kite Festival is on this Saturday with a massive day of fun, entertainment, exhibits and of course kites, that the whole family can enjoy. The gates to the Harden Racecourse will open from 10am with the kites to take flight and the official opening at 11am. The committee has once again organised a shuttle bus to pick up and drop off attendees to save the hassle of having to worry about parking out at the event. The bus will be picking up at 10am and 12.20pm and dropping off at 3pm and 4pm to and from the Harden Train Station. Entry for the day is a $2 donation per person and there will once again be plenty of free activities that all ages will be able to participate in from workshops, crafts, competitions and plenty more. There will once again be an ATM on site next to the main pavilion as well as EFTPOS available at many of the stalls on site. There will be free face painting, badge and kite making, a petting zoo, Lego building, a sandpit, kite decorating workshops, kids circus classes and so much more. Circus McCabe will be performing high flying tricks in their aerial shows as well as stilt walking in and around the crowds. The Australian Kapooka Army Band will once again be entertaining with their pep and pomp throughout the day. Miss Em will get the crowds to dance along and The Little Riverina Band, Young Town Band, Hilltops Choir and Murrumburrah Public School will keep everyone entertained. There will be talks on kites with Michael Richards and Sarath Kingsley, Lion Dancers, a bubble artist as well as the competition for best decorated kite. There will be exhibitions by the Army Cadets, Emergency Services, Transport for NSW, Car Club and Lego as well as some fantastic food stalls. No matter what you're into, no matter what you like, you are sure to find something to see, to do and to enjoy at the Harden Kite Festival this Saturday.
