THE Millicent community is still in a spin from the celebration of arts, culture and the fabric of the Limestone Coast at the 17th annual Geltwood Festival.
Organisers labelled this year’s event a “huge success” as hundreds of people flocked to Millicent to attend workshops at the community art and craft centre, murder at the museum, the Lions Family Fun and Market Day and the quilting convention.
Festival coordinator Sue Correll said the event continues to grow each year and brought the town alive with colour and creativity.
“The quilting convention was a great success and the people who were there really enjoyed themselves,” she said.
“Quilting guild ladies travelled from Adelaide and gave the group a number of interesting presentations.
“People participating also showcased their craft, members of the Company of 7 performed a number of hilarious skits and Heaven on a Hanger hosted a fashion parade.
“We aim to make it a fun day out.”
Ms Correll said local businesses benefited over the weekend, in particular at Sunday’s family fun and market day organised by the Millicent Lions Club.
“The market day was a huge success and I think organiser Alan Rolfe and the Lions club members should be over the moon,” she said.
“We were very lucky with the weather and overall the whole four days were really good.
“Wattle Range Council has been amazing and the event is a great asset to them because the town is vibrant and comes alive.”
Quilts on display at the Millicent Visitor Information Centre during the festival will be donated to Anglicare for children in foster care.
