Deb Mainwaring

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Deb Mainwaring from the Circular Head Council (Tas) brings us up to date with what's happening in her community around Australia Day.

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Circular Head Municipality

Municipal Area 4917 sq kmPopulation 8000 (approx)

Rural area – agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, mining, windfarm, tourism.

Twilight on the Duck Cocktail Party

25 January

Launch of Twilight on the Duck Festival

Recognise Event Sponsors

Australia Day Awards Recipients 2010

Twilight on the Duck

West Esplanade Located on the Duck River

26 January 3pm – 10pm

Twilight on the Duck Festival

Activities:Duck DashDuck PedalDuck Cast Duck Race

Graze the RegionKids ActivitiesEntertainmentFireworks

Low Cost Family Fun DayAustralia Day Awards

Duck Race Duck Cast

Duck Pedal Duck Dash

Attendances2009 – 1,500 2010 – 2,5002011 – 4,000

•Committee more professional•Increased promotion/advertising•Quality•Location •Weather

Twilight on the Duck

Low Cost Event

Variety of Activities - quality

Volunteers

Twilight on the Duck Why

Successful?

Know your community

Quality Entertainment/activities

Know your limitations

Twilight on the Duck Tips! Tips!