The 2021 Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is under way from Friday to Sunday.
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The festival kicked off at Kurri Kurri High School on Friday afternoon, with a retro high tea, fashion parade and performances by students.
Friday night's entertainment includes the Burlesque Muse showcase at Weston Workers Club, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express at Richmond Vale Railway Museum (featuring Rock 'n' Roll Heaven).
The retro marketplace will open in Col Brown Rotary Park at 8.30am Saturday, open both days until 4pm.
Best dressed competitions will be held at Weston Workers Club on Saturday afternoon, with sections including juniors (2pm), couples (3.15pm), traditional (4pm) and Miss Modern Day (4.45pm). These events will also be livestreamed on the festival's Facebook page, along with hair and dance tutorials, and a performance by Chance2Dance (1.30pm).
The Rock 'n' Roll Express returns to Richmond Vale on Saturday night, with entertainment by Jumpin' Jukebox, while Louis King and DJ Gav will appear at Weston Workers Club.
The retro marketplace will be open again on Sunday, and the festival will wrap up with entertainment by Jumpin' Jukebox at Weston Workers Club on Sunday evening.
The Shannon's Show and Shine - which was to be held at Kurri Sportsground on Sunday - has been cancelled due to ground conditions following last week's wet weather.
- Find out more at kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au or call the Kurri Kurri Visitor Information Centre on 4936 1909.
Krystal Sellars
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
