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Granny Smith Festival, 2007

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Collection SummaryA selection of photos & records from the 2007 festivalDescription

The 2007 Granny Smith Festival took place on Saturday 20 October.

The Grand Street Parade which included 2000 participants began at 10 am. It included floats, marching bands, dancers, Granny Smith descendants, street performers, vintage cars, jugglers and clowns.

Kids could meet The Groovies and their mascot, Snappy the Shark or be entertained by Sparkles the Clown while teenagers could visit The Core Youth Zone

60 acts on 6 stages also included the Singing Star talent context.

280 market stalls were spread along the streets of the Eastwood Shopping Centre.

The festival concluded with a family concert: 'Don't dream it's over': a Crowded House/Split Enz Tribute Show followed by fireworks.

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Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Prime Minister John Howard and member for Bennelong

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Prime Minister John Howard and member for Bennelong

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Uncle Greg Sims performing the Welcome to Country

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Uncle Greg Sims performing the Welcome to Country

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Mayor Ivan Petch

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Mayor Ivan Petch

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: dignitaries on stage

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: dignitaries on stage

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: John Watkins, member for Ryde

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: John Watkins, member for Ryde

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Greg Smith, member for Epping

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Greg Smith, member for Epping

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Anthony Roberts, member for Lane Cove

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Anthony Roberts, member for Lane Cove

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Mayor Ivan Petch

Granny Smith Festival, 2007: Mayor Ivan Petch

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007: sweetie pie

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007: sweetie pie

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

Granny Smith Festival parade, 2007

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Document (PDF)

Granny Smith Festival poster, 2007

Granny Smith Festival poster, 2007

Granny Smith Festival full program guide and map

Granny Smith Festival full program guide and map

Maps and Plans

Granny Smith Festival map, 2007

Granny Smith Festival map, 2007

Granny Smith Festival, 2007

DETAILS

Date20 October, 2007OccurrenceAnnual

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Suburb Eastwood

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Organising EntityRyde CouncilParent EventGranny Smith Festival

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SubjectsFestivals--New South Wales--EastwoodEventGranny Smith FestivalOrganisationRyde Council