Final Call Out For Citrus Sculpture Entries
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
Time is running out for the chance to be involved in the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures as part of Griffith Spring Fest 2024.Applications for new and returning sculptures are due by Monday 1 July 2024.
Griffith City Council Events Coordinator, Izabella Apolloni said, this year's display will feature a collection of captivating new sculptures currently in the planning stages, as well as much-loved classics making a comeback.
“We will also see some amazing new creations unveiled. So far, we have over 40 sculptures registered,” she said.
“If you’d like further information, please get in touch with the Griffith Tourism Team by either emailing events@griffith.com.au or giving us a call on 6962 8400.”
Construction day for the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures this year will be Sunday 13 October 2024, with dismantle taking place on Sunday 27 October 2024.
Griffith Spring Fest is Griffith’s flagship festival, incorporating the Griffith Garden Festival, Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures, Launch Party and many other events that showcase everything our region has to offer.
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran is encouraging businesses to get involved.
"It's an exceptional opportunity to gain exposure, particularly if your sculpture stands out as something unique," said Councillor Curran.
"Thousands of visitors flock to Griffith to witness the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures, an integral experience of Griffith Spring Fest. They capture photographs which are then extensively shared across social media platforms, reaching thousands of potential visitors for years to come."
The 2023 Griffith Spring Fest injected $23.5 million into the region, with over 83,000 people enjoying the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures over the two-week period. Of those, 47% were visitors and 53% locals.
June 2024
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Friday, 21 Jun 2024Griffith City Council will mark NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony followed by dancing and cultural activities at the Griffith City Library later in the week.
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Final Call Out For Citrus Sculpture Entries
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024Time is running out for the chance to be involved in the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures as part of Griffith Spring Fest 2024.
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Council Hosts Sold-out Business Planning Event
Wednesday, 19 Jun 2024Last Thursday, Griffith City Council held a highly successful, sold-out Business Planning & Strategic Thinking event.
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Sports Centre Announces Temporary Changes Due To Maintenance And Electoral Commission Use
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Griffith City Council Community Grants Awarded
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024Griffith City Council has awarded community grants to two local organisations allowing them to deliver community-based projects. The successful Community Grant Applications for Round 2 2023/2024 were Griffith and Regional Association of the Performing Art (GRAPA) and TEDx Griffith Auspiced by Griffith Women in Business.
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Action-packed Exhibition To Open At Artspace
Wednesday, 12 Jun 2024The next exhibition in the Griffith Regional Theatre’s Artspace will showcase local photography and an historic occasion when it opens on Monday 24 June 2024.
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Friday, 07 Jun 2024Murrumbidgee Irrigation is currently conducting maintenance on the main canal. As part of these works the canal has been temporarily drained.
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A Unique Out-of-theatre Experience Not To Be Missed
Thursday, 06 Jun 2024Griffith Regional Theatre, RAREBIRD ensemble and Limone Dining are presenting a one-of-a-kind cabaret show, “Love & Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer,” for two nights only.
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Local Artist Sophie Chauncy Exhibits "trails"
Thursday, 06 Jun 2024Griffith Regional Art Gallery is proudly hosting a new solo exhibition by Riverina based Artist, Sophie Chauncy. This is the first time Ms Chauncy has had a solo exhibition at the Gallery.
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Investment Prospectus 2024 Launched
Tuesday, 04 Jun 2024Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new Investment Prospectus, aimed at driving jobs and economic growth in the region.
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Reminder: No Access To Banna Lane From Kookora Street
Monday, 03 Jun 2024As work on Yambil Street Stage 4 progresses, several near misses involving motorists driving the wrong way down Banna Lane have been reported.
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Get Ready To Take To The Stage For Grass Roots Open Mic Comp
Monday, 03 Jun 2024The highly anticipated Grass Roots Open Mic competition returns to Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 4 August at 2pm, and this year marks a significant milestone.
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Sikh Games 2024 - Traffic Management Plan
Monday, 03 Jun 2024The 26th Shaheedi Tournament (Griffith Sikh Games) will be held 8-9 June 2024 at the Ted Scobie Oval, Collina and Griffith Regional Sports Centre.
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May 2024
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Griffith City Council Officially Unveils The New Mountain Bike Track
Thursday, 30 May 2024Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the completion of its new Mountain Bike Track. Covering approximately 4.5 kilometres of tracks, a skills area, shelter, fences, and a car park.
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Griffith City Council's Da Tracking System Is Undergoing Maintenance
Thursday, 30 May 2024Griffith City Council’s Development Application (DA) Tracking System is currently undergoing maintenance and is unavailable.
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