Bunyip celebrate in style

The Bunyip community celebrated in style at the first Bunyip Street Festival last weekend.

The day had something for everyone: a magician, face painting and disco for the kids; a giant dartboard footy game, courtesy of the Bunyip Junior Football Club, and Milo cricket game with the Bunyip Cricket Club.

Bunyip Kindergarten held an art display, and the Bunyip Community Bank ran a colouring competition.

For the older kids, John Veloso and Emily Ashton, from Cardinia Shire Youth services, were there with the Cardinia youth bus.

They played giant Jenga, giant connect 4, bongo drums, music and handed out flyers with information on the youth services program.

The Bunyip Hall was the venue for some great music from local musicians Andrew Swift and Gretta Ziller, The Hunter Express, Todd Cook, Meg Doherty and Rob and Zach Jacobs.

The festival included the Bunyip Community Market and the local shops put on some great festival specials.

All proceeds from the day go to the Bunyip Community House.

Community house manager Davina Veenstra said the day had brought the community together.

“It was a very well attended event and although the weather looked dreary, it actually turned into a nice day.”

Organisers hope the festival will become an annual event.

The Hunter Express was one of many great local acts entertaining a full audience at the town hall; Photographs: Lauren Murphy

Nyah Wilson’s visit home from his temporary home in Scotland was well timed to enjoy the Bunyip festival