Nearly 200 people and just as many teddy bears descended on Mullumbimby Showground last Saturday for Spaghetti Circus’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a joyful celebration of circus, community and childhood that raised funds for the circus’s beloved preschool program.
The day opened with a performance by Spaghetti Circus’s emerging artist troupe, who wowed the crowd with a showcase of their skills and creativity.
Children and their beloved bears took centre stage for a teddy bear parade, a treasure hunt, and colouring-in competition added extra colour and laughter to the afternoon, while in-house produced artisan gelato proved a runaway hit for the kids and parents.
The day was made possible with the support of Spaghetti Circus and Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce.
‘Days like this highlight why we do what we do,’ said Spaghetti Circus Head of Circus School Petrina Hutchinson.
‘To see so many people come together around circus, around their kids, around the community – it was just beautiful. And the smiling kids were absolutely extraordinary.’
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