General News
16 September, 2024
One month ‘til Dolly Festival at Narromine
Narromine’s Dolly Parton Festival is just four weeks away.
With Narromine’s Dolly Parton Festival just four weeks away, event organisers are urging country music fans near and far to act quickly and snap up the few remaining tickets to the free evening concert.
“All the acts are locked in and looking forward to coming to Narromine,” said festival founder and organising committee member, Susie Rae.
Headlining the evening entertainment at the third annual Dolly Parton Festival concert is the talented Brooke McMullen.
Supporting acts include popular band Ballz ‘n All, Graham Toole performing as Kenny Rogers, and Dubbo songstress and festival regular, Tanya Andrew.
After two years at the local golfing greens, this year’s concert moves to the recently refurbished Cale Oval sporting precinct in the centre of Narromine.
Organisers can’t wait to try the new location and hope the free entry to the festival will be a sell-out.
“We want the community to get these last tickets to this free event and have a
great time,” Ms Rae said.
The evening concert will follow a daytime Street Party in Narromine’s central business district, with parts of Dandaloo and Burroway Streets to be closed to traffic to facilitate market stalls, musical and dance performances, food vendors, and shopping in local businesses.
Thousands of people attended the Street Party at both previous festivals, taking advantage of the warm spring weather and free entertainment to visit downtown Narromine.
“The festival provides a chance to really showcase Narromine,” Ms Rae added.
The festival’s volunteer organising committee is supported in its preparations by dedicated assistance from Narromine Shire Council, which has received $150,000 from the NSW government to help host the event, and a coordinated effort by local businesses to add value to the festival.
Starting on the Friday night, all entertainment venues in town as well as the Narromine Aero Club and Rockwall Tourist Park will host festival-themed events, including musical performances and a drag bingo session.
“We’re super excited to have received this support from the NSW government for our festival and from the Narromine Shire Council, and that the minister for regional transport and roads will be attending,” said organising committee member Roz Reynolds.
Council spokesperson Phil Johnston said the organisation is working closely with the committee to assist, providing liaison with the NSW government, procurement support, assistance with marketing, road closures and logistics.
The Dolly Parton Festival website is in the process of being updated to reflect the hive of activity that is scheduled to take place over the weekend in Narromine. The website also provides a link to buy tickets.
