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Whether you are a community minded business who would like to sponsor and support the Festival, a community group wanting to participate in one of the best parades in Australia, have a passion for fireworks, or just enjoy eating fairy floss while sliding down the Giant Slide, the Festival has something for you.

Fisher's Ghost Street Parade
proudly sponsored by Telstra Country Wide

In 2005, the Street Parade was led by the Premiership winning Wests Tigers, who were cheered on by 30,000 spectators after accepting the Key to the City of Campbelltown from Mayor, Cr Russell Matheson. More than 2200 people from 80 entries marched, floated, danced and sang in the Parade which was sponsored by Telstra Country Wide and Macarthur Square.

The winning entries in the 2005 Street Parade were
BEST OVERALL ENTRY: Pak Hok Pai Australia
Themed Categories
BEST SPORTING THEME - Campbelltown Amateur Swimming Club
BEST HISTORICAL THEME - Wing Z Productions
BEST COMMERCIAL THEME - Pizza Inn Minto
Walking groups
BEST THEME - Falun Dafa Local Group
BEST NEW ENTRY - Aloha Dance School Minto
Bands
BEST MARCHING BAND - South Pacific Concert Band
BEST YOUTH BAND - Australian Cadet Band
BEST LOCAL BAND - Ingleburn RSL Club & Campbelltown Community Pipes & Drums
Floats
BEST MUSICAL FLOAT - Macarthur Country Music
BEST FISHER'S GHOST - Destiny Tours
BEST NEW ENTRY - Campbelltown & Region Filipino Community Council

If you wish to participate in the Fisher's Ghost Street Parade in 2006, contact Campbelltown City Council's Communications and Marketing Section on 4645 4514.

Festival Art Awards

Click her to see the results of the 2005 Fishers Ghost Festival Art Awards

The Fun of the Street Fair, proudly sponsored by Wizard Home Loans

Saturday 12 November
10am to 4pm

More than 100 stalls lined Queen Street for the Street Fair on Saturday 12 November from 10am-4pm. With roaming entertainment, a full stage program, rides, food and more, it was a great day out for the entire family! Stalls included showbags, art and craft, toys, tattoos, photographs, flowers, yoga and more.

If you are interested in being a stall holder at this event in 2006, please call Campbelltown City Council's Communications and Marketing Section on 4645 4517.

Fisher's Kids, proudly sponsored by Clubs NSW

Held from 10am to 3pm at the Campbelltown Arts Centre on Sunday 6 November, Fisher's Kids was full of hands-on activities and hilarious performances. More than 1000 kids and their families had a ball and plans are underway for a bigger and better event in 2006 .

Miss Festival Princess

A huge crowd turned out to Macarthur Square Shopping Centre to witness the crowning of the Festival of Fisher's Ghost Miss Princess, Kristina Karassoulis. Kristina won the crown after competing against a record 38 other aspiring young girls, with Holly Colquhoun runner up and Jaislie Moers, Breanna Cork, Tiah-Jane Streltschenko and Gabrielle Bourke all highly commended.

The Miss Princess Quest is now in its 16th year. Entering gives young girls the opportunity to increase their confidence, self-esteem, and is a fun, rewarding community activity. To register your interest for 2006, please phone 4645 4474.

Jukebox Live Concert, proudly sponsored by Clubs NSW

The Sounds of Jukebox Live Concert, proudly sponsored by Clubs NSW, entertained a large crowd on Saturday12 November in Bradbury Oval. TV Legend, Donnie Sutherland kept everyone revved up as his non-stop team of dancers boogied, jived, twisted, bopped and spun to four decades of hits.

Fireworks Spectacular, proudly sponsored by Clubs NSW

This year's fireworks displays lit up the night sky at 9pm in Bradbury Park on Saturday 5 November and Saturday 12 November and received excellent feedback from the huge crowd.

Craft Exhibition and Sale

The 2005 Fisher's Ghost Craft Exhibition and Sale was on display from Thursday 3 to Friday 11 November in the Campbelltown City Council Civic Building, The winners of the Craft Exhibition were:

Junior Primary
Winner: Joel Dawes

Craft Cottage - Novelties
Winner: Debbie Key
2nd: Jenny Boardman

Craft Cottage - Soft Toys
Winner: Susan Thelander-Bell
2nd: Jenny Boardman

Craft Cottage - Paper Craft
Winner and 2nd Place: Waine Whitbread

Needlework - Embroidery
Winner: Betty Beatson
2nd: Avice Butcher

Needlework - Tapestry
Winner: Doreen Robson

Needlework - Crochet
Winner: Sarah Myers
2nd: Gloria Coombes

Needlework - Patchwork
Winner and 2nd: Marjorie Pratt

Open
Winner: Alex J Smart
2nd Gloria Coombes

Porcelain Dolls - All Porcelain
Winner: Elaine Murphy
2nd: Joane Johns

Other Craft - Folk Art
Winner: Natalie Baxter
2nd: Sue Staks

Other Craft - Ceramics
Winner: Valerie Farrington
2nd: Kim Huckel

Other Craft - Wood
Winner: Jim Wright
2nd: Alex J Smart

Basket Weaving
Joint Winners: Margaret Kemister and Barbara-Ann Barker
Highly Commended to Mary Thornton

Special Achievement
Winner: Maxine Szabo
2nd: Joan Norman

Become a sponsor or supporter

The Festival is a community driven event that needs the support of businesses and organisations, to ensure its continued success in future years. There are a number of exciting events available to sponsor or support, including:

  • Fisher's Ghost Craft Exhibition and Sale
  • Fisher's Ghost Art Award
  • Fisher's Gig
  • Open Days and Exhibitions
To become a sponsor or supporter or to participate in the events -

Contact:
Events and Promotions Unit
Communications and Marketing Section
Campbelltown City Council
PO Box 57, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Phone: +61 02 4645 4514
Facsimile: +61 02 4625 1291
Email: fishersghost@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

As an Entertainer

The Festival program is packed with entertainment. The Festival seeks, jugglers, dancers, fire breathers, bands, clowns, magicians, face painters, stilt walkers, balloon artists and anyone who can hold a tune.

If you would like to perform contact contact the Event Coordinator on 4645 4515 or email fishersghost@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au!

Festival Merchandise

A great range of Festival of Fisher's Ghost merchandise will be on sale soon, including T-shirts, caps, water bottles and more. These items can be purchased from Campbelltown Civic Centre, Corner of Queen and Broughton Streets. For information call 4645 4514.

       

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The Campbelltown City Festival of Fisher's Ghost is an event of Campbelltown City Council with support from a range of sponsors and supporters. To find out about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Festival Coordinator on 4645 4515 or email fishersghost@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au