The Summerland Bank Bangalow Billycart Derby day is on again on Sunday, May 18!
Bangalow’s daredevil kids and crazy adults are getting ready.
Every year, the Bangalow Lions Club hosts the event with the generous support of many local businesses and organisations.
Greg Nash, President of the Bangalow Lions Club, said, ‘This year promises to be the biggest and the best so far’.
‘We’re expecting more than 300 competitors across 20 different categories, from school kids to professionals, and a crowd of 10,000 cheering them on.
‘You can’t beat a beautiful May day, with kids and families everywhere, and billycarts zooming down the main street.
‘There is a real buzz in the village and we can’t wait. Come and enjoy’.
‘There’s something for everyone including first-timers and slowcoaches.
Lunchtime parade
‘It’s all about having fun, happy snaps and families and friends getting together. The first race starts at 9am.
‘Don’t miss out on the lunchtime street parade. Big Dog will be making an appearance, along with many other local community groups – with a special performance by Bunny Racket on the main street.
Pit stop fun fair
‘Bangalow Lions Club partners with Bangalow Public School’s ‘Pit Stop Fun Fair’ with rides, kids entertainment, great food options, raffles and prizes.
‘The Cellar, in Bangalow, will have their billycart on display from the beginning of May – get some last minute ideas to fine-tune your billycart.
‘There’s plenty of parking, with a $5 donation at the Bangalow Showgrounds, via Market Street’.
‘Please note the temporary closure of the main street (Byron Street) and Station Street, Bangalow between 6am and 4pm to accomodate the races’.
Traffic is diverted along Deacon Street which will become a two-way traffic access way for the period of the main street temporary closure. No parking is permitted on both Deacon and Market streets to assist with the two-way traffic flow.
For more info, and to buy derby t-shirts and caps, visit www.bangalowbillycart.com.au.
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