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Posted on Thursday 6th of September, 2018,
KidsFest Extravaganza is now in its 13th year and is held at KidsTown on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September from 10.00am until 4.00pm each day. This year’s theme is superheros and with lots of super activities. For the first time tickets can be pre-purchased online to help save time and gain added value.
A range of sideshow rides that will be on offer, tickets for these will only be available on the day at that particular ride that you wish to ride.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community Kaye Thomson said “This is the first time families are able to pre-purchase tickets for the KidsFest Extravaganza and it is great family entertainment and there is something for everyone”.
“Families can purchase a Value Pass for $15 per person and this includes more than the standard pass with the total value over $60 we do have more ticket options available and children aged 2 years and under are free”.
“This year’s Value Pass includes entry to the event, Stage shows, African drumming, superhero crafts, sports zone, ranger walks, all day train pass, face painting, petting zoo and heaps more”.
“KidsFest is held on the first weekend of the school holidays, so I suggest pre-purchasing your tickets so then you don’t miss out and then you have pay at the gate when you have the family in tow” said Ms Thomson.
For ticket prices and to purchase tickets visit the event page here.
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