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28 - 29 Jan 2017

Waikerie Australia Day Celebrations
~ Held on the Waikerie football oval
~ Master of ceremonies will be Andrew “Cosi” Costello from the channel 9 television show South Aussie with Cosi
~ Live entertainment from the band Idle Saints
~ Fully licensed and catered with a variety of food stalls from all parts of the globe
~ Community awards at 7.30pm
~ Church service held inside the Waikerie Football Clubrooms from 6pm
~ Rides, jumping castle and side show games for the children
~ Guest appearances from Claude “Curls” Crow, Tommy “Thunda” Power and Waikeries very own Ollie the Orange and “Murray” the Magpie
~ Fireworks display
~ No BYO alcohol, glass or eskies
~ Table bookings available at Walk On Water, 1/14 White Street, Waikerie. $25-table of 8-cash payable upon booking.
~ Check us out on Facebook @waikerieaustraliaday

Entry Cost (AUD):	Child Price: $2.00 Adult Price: $5.00 5 and under free
Event Venue:	Waikerie Football Oval Peake Terrace, Waikerie 5330
Event Times:	from 6pm
Facilities:	Entertainment Child Activities Bar on premises

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