The Geraldton Guardian

I am, you are, we are Westralian.Geraldton festival-goers gathered in their hundreds at the Museum of Geraldton to celebrate WA Day on Monday, with the event put on by Celebrate WA. The family fun day included pottery stalls, live animals and entertainment by local legends such as Craig Pickett and Zain Laudehr. Not-for-profit group Apex put on a sausage sizzle, while food trucks from Fusion Gelato, Remi’s French Street Food and the Geraldton Greenough Farmers Market made sure every tastebud was satisfied.As always, this year’s celebration was far more than a day off school and work. The festival had a palpable, wholesome energy, getting Geraldtonians of all ages to appreciate what it means to call Western Australia home.Photo:Dan Power and Sarah Pillsneniks, 10, from Midwest Aerial and Acrobatic Studios.

I am, you are, we are Westralian.Geraldton festival-goers gathered in their hundreds at the Museum of Geraldton to celebrate WA Day on Monday, with the event put on by Celebrate WA. The family fun day included pottery stalls, live animals and entertainment by local legends such as Craig Pickett and Zain Laudehr. Not-for-profit group Apex put on a sausage sizzle, while food trucks from Fusion Gelato, Remi’s French Street Food and the Geraldton Greenough Farmers Market made sure every tastebud was satisfied.As always, this year’s celebration was far more than a day off school and work. The festival had a palpable, wholesome energy, getting Geraldtonians of all ages to appreciate what it means to call Western Australia home.Photo:Dan Power and Sarah Pillsneniks, 10, from Midwest Aerial and Acrobatic Studios. Credit: Lisa Favazzo/Midwest Times

Geraldton celebrates WA Day in style at the Museum

Lisa FavazzoGeraldton Guardian

Wed, 9 June 2021 9:52AM

Performer Craig Pickett at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration.

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Performer Craig Pickett at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration. Picture: The Geraldton Guardian

Lily Brennan from Wish Come True and Indi Richardson, 7.

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Lily Brennan from Wish Come True and Indi Richardson, 7. Picture: Midwest Times

Brittanie, Imogen, 3, Indigo, 6 months, and Thomas Fairley.

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Brittanie, Imogen, 3, Indigo, 6 months, and Thomas Fairley. Picture: Lisa Favazzo/Midwest Times, Lisa Favazzo

Ava Threlkeld, 5, holding a big snake at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration.

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Ava Threlkeld, 5, holding a big snake at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration. Picture: Midwest Times

Zach Johnston,6, holding a clay creation at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration.

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Zach Johnston,6, holding a clay creation at the Museum of Geraldton's WA Day celebration. Picture: Midwest Times

Jeena, Aimee, 8, and Isaac Joseph.

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Jeena, Aimee, 8, and Isaac Joseph. Picture: Lisa Favazzo/Midwest Times

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