Entertainment
13 September, 2024
Art deco festival in full swing on banks of river
THE Tropical Art Deco Festival is finally here and its opening event – the high tea – was a big hit with locals and visitors as everyone dressed to the nines in their finest vintage an flapper fashions.
The best of 1920s and 1930s fashion was on display at the signature event of the festival – which is now in full swing – where attendees in their most glamourous outfits visited the Innisfail Shire Hall for delicious snacks, lots of entertainment and the best vintage atmosphere.
The fashion standard was so high this year that the compere of the afternoon event, Kim Agli, found it a difficult task to select the winners of the fashion competition.
Not only was the fashion on point, but the food was superb, beautifully presented on tiered cake stands and served by Good Counsel College students, under the direction of the event coordinator and chief chef, Val McCallum, a veteran of the hospitality industry.
Entertainment on the day was provided by the Innisfail Community Band, Danceworks Academy, Temple Rain Belly Dancers and fashion parades by Larsen’s and Calico Tropic and the entrants of the Miss Riverfest event modelled garments for Larsen’s.
“They were all lovely young women,” said festival convenor Kerry Linton.
This week culminates with the Flappers and Dappers Ball tonight, featuring Brisbane Duo ‘Electro Swiggety’, followed by the ‘Great Gatsby Picnic in the Park’ on Saturday afternoon, with Doggy Deco and Jazz on Edith in the morning. The vintage market on Sunday from 9am to 2pm is the last event.
