The annual Old and Gold Festival is on again in Brunswick Heads on 6 June. The all town garage sale gives everyone the chance to rummage, discover, and enjoy hunting for their most treasured gift, or delight in their most exotic find.
‘Old and Gold has been running for 22 years and was originally started as a stimulus package for the residents and businesses during the quiet winter period. It now seems that due to the economic climate and the installation of parking meters affecting our local businesses that a stimulus is once again very important for Bruns,’ said organisers.
‘With a lot of local festivals falling by the wayside like the Blues Fest, Falls Fest, and Streets Alive event in Brunswick Heads, and no government support, it falls on our local businesses and the community to support the event and keep it going.
‘A huge thank you to our principal sponsors, Hotel Brunswick, The Echo, Old Maids and Stone & Wood, with their cash support and donated prizes for our raffle and lucky penny including two tickets to see Pete Murray on June 6, a free Stone and Wood Beer for stall holders, accommodation vouchers at Mona Apartments, the Sails Motel, Reflections Holiday Parks and many donated vouchers from our local businesses making a fun opportunity for everyone!
‘Every year our Gold Sponsors support the event with cash and prizes including North Coast Lifestyle Properties, Byron Shire Real Estate, IGA Brunswick Heads, Meadows Medical Clinic, The Chalet Motel, Bruns Bakery, Bruns Pharmacy, B3 Social Remedy, Crystal Castle and more.
‘This year there’s also an opportunity for the community to donate to the running of the festival, pay your garage sale fee or purchase a raffle ticket through the Tippy Tip app set by Bruns local Gabrielle Gleason (or pop in to the Visitor Centre).
‘Even a gold coin donation helps!’ See www.brunswickheads.org.au under the festival and events tab.
Community groups also benefit on the big day, with Treasure Trove at the public school, a Rotary BBQ, and the CWA Devonshire Tea and market.
Don’t miss out on the fun!
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