Leeton Council is excited to reveal more details on the ‘Leeton Alive’ street activation project with the first event of the series to start in mid-October.
Council received $81,900 for the project through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program led by Transport for NSW.
Kicking things off on the schedule is Leeton Chill & Grill on Saturday, 19 October 2024. Leeton’s annual foodie celebration promises to bring Mountford Park and the surrounding streets alive.
Event Officer Fran Macdonald said the highly anticipated event will have additional entertainment on offer thanks to the NSW Government funding.
“Patrons can look forward to children’s entertainment such as a jumping castle and face painting, a variety of food vendors, and live music on the stage by Double Shot and Jiakomo Thief.
“Further, chefs Rod Pieper and Tommy Prosser will be doing a cooking demonstration following on from last year’s success,” she said.
Alongside the grant funding, Leeton Chill and Grill is sponsored by Stahmann Webster, Cater and Blumer, Boots Civil, Milbrae Quarries and the Wade Hotel.
The activation of Chelmsford Place commences Saturday, 26 October 2024, with the first of two Movie Nights. Utilising the brand-new, state-of-the-art projection and audio technology at Chelmsford Place, movie buffs will be able to watch popular flicks on the water tower.
The first screening is IF, starring Ryan Reynolds and will start at approx. 7.30pm.
Roads will be closed around the precinct at 5pm with refreshments available from Yanco Public School and Gralee P&Cs and Roadies Donuts. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own picnic blanket or chair to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Mean Girls will be the second screening on 16 November 2024 – starting a little later courtesy of daylight savings time. Roads are expected to close at 6pm with the movie starting after sundown around 8pm. The full precinct will be on display on 2 November with the inaugural Chelmsford Night Markets. Starting at 5pm and going through to 9pm, the event is a collaboration with Country Makers Markets, showcasing a variety of market stalls, food vendors and entertainment at the Square.
