Chase and Dixon Gow were two lucky kids who got a sneak peek of what the 2024 Spring Jam festival has in store, which included two baby joeys, Belle and Regina. Photos: Jarryd Rowley.
One of Wagga’s premier festivals is set to bloom once more, with Spring Jam set to return to the Botanic Gardens this September.
Taking root on Saturday 28 September, the five-hour children’s festival kicks off at 10 am with plenty of outdoor events for the whole family including live performances, creative workshops and animals from the Wagga Zoo.
Wagga Wagga City Council’s Events Officer Emma Corbett said that as the weather warmed up, it was the ideal time for everyone to head out and enjoy the amazing Botanic Gardens space and everything the free festival had to offer.
“This is the perfect outdoor event for kids aged two to 12 years and their families and is a great way to kick off the school holidays,” Ms Corbett said.
“Spring Jam caters to all children, whether they like to dance to live music performances, get their hands dirty at creative workshops or get up close and personal with some of the animals from the on-site zoo.
“There will also be plenty of outdoor activities, a quiet book nook with scheduled book readings, tasty snacks to enjoy and more.”
Ponies Teddy and Miley along with their little lamb friend Tuesday will also be making an appearance at Spring Jam.
Some of the live performances announced for the festival include Mr Snotbottom, The Mudcakes, Emily Who and the Ukumans.
Ms Corbett has also urged families to remain cautious as there is a chance onlookers may spot dinosaurs. The prehistoric creatures are being brought to life by the puppeteers from Erth, who visited the Civic Theatre in July with their popular Shark Dive show.
“These life-like creatures are unmistakably ‘alive’ and ‘mostly friendly’, in this fun, educational performance, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology,” Ms Corbett said.
“At the Mini Makers Marquee, you can find curated workshops where littlies can get hands-on making pressed floral cards, dinosaur fossils, and Wiradjuri bush bombs and bush scents with Felicity Kerslake.
“You can also join in on a zoo safari and ask our friendly and expert zoo staff all of your animal questions, and maybe even meet a new furry friend or two.
“Be sure to pack a picnic or buy snacks from Spring Jam’s Food Alley. From dumplings and toasties to ice cream and fresh juice – there’s something to give your tastebuds a treat.”
To find out more details and see the full Spring Jam program, go to the festival webpage.
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