BIG CLARENCE PADDLEBOARD CLASSIC
After some course changes due to river conditions, a course rundown and welcome from Ben Sullivan and the Aboriginal Education Officer at South Grafton High School, Kerry Skinner, the Big Clarence Paddleboard Classic got under way just before 8:30 this morning. The paddle boarders will have a tough paddle up river to the Carrs Peninsula boat ramp at Junction Hill before turning around for a fast return back to the boat ramp at the end of Hockey street. Hoping to catch up with the organiser, Ben Sullivan, later today.
2021 JACARANDA QUEEN CROWNING CEREMONY
Congratulations to Hanna Craig - the 86th Jacaranda Queen!
Junior Jacaranda Queen: Brooke Chapman
Jacaranda Princess: Breeze Paine
Junior Jacaranda Princess: Aalyiah Scarlett Roach
What a fantastic show to be involved with, superbly crafted and directed by Grafton Jacaranda Festival president Desan Padayachee. Upbeat and fun, and terrific set of candidates to boot.
Hoisting the big top for JACA2021
The big top at Market Square is raised and all set on the eve of the 2021 Grafton Jacaranda Festival!! The Queen Crowning Ceremony will kick things off tomorrow night with Clarence Mediaβs Bill North performing Master of Ceremonies duties.