Laidley Spring Festival through the years

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View the last decade of Laidley Spring Festival 

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2012

Spring Festival shines

The Laidley Spring Festival’s grand parade was treated to stunning spring weather as hoards of floats took to the CBD to celebrate another premier three-day event.

Residents and visitors alike were out and about visiting some of the stunning gardens on display, as well as making the most of the numerous activities and entertainment that was on offer. A major highlight of the event was the Laidley Garden Show’s 50th anniversary event.

Laidley State High School students and staff took home the title of grand champion float in Saturday’s parade. The float, titled “The Moral Is…” featured story book characters.

Council’s Mayor Steve Jones said the time and effort parade entrants had committed to their floats and costumes was to be commended.

“The grand parade is always a highlight of the Laidley Spring Festival and this year’s was second to none,” Cr Jones said.

2012 Grand Parade winners:

• Best Children’s float: Laidley Kindergarten

• Best Business float: Laidley United Realty

• Best Sporting Group float: Laidley Golf Club

• Best Marching/Walking Group: Tabletop Junior Arts and Craft Inc

• Best Primary/High School float: St Mary’s Primary School

• Best Band: Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipe Band

• Best Historic/Antique Motor Vehicle Group float: Laidley Pioneer Village Museum

• Best Cultural/Creative float: Laidley Valley Circus Arts

2013

Laidley Spring Festival best ever

Laidley was a hive of activity as thousands flocked to the annual Spring Fair which was being hailed as the best ever.

Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones said Laidley hosted a three day party that will be talked about for generations to come.

“After being hit hard by the Australia Day weekend flood earlier this year, the entire town got behind the Spring Festival this year with many describing it as the best festival ever,” he said.

“Thousands of people flocked to Laidley to take part in the festivities which is not only a signature event for Laidley, but an important event for the entire region.

“The Laidley Cultural Centre proved a popular venue hosting the Laidley Garden Club’s Gardens and Flowers Show, the Lockyer Valley Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and the Lockyer Valley Artist’s Exhibition.” Cr Jones said.

“Daus Neumann Haus was another popular area with arts and crafts stalls over the three day festival as well as a fresh produce market on the Saturday.

“Residents and visitors took a step back in time at the Laidley Pioneer Village with the Quilt and Craft Expo at the Laidley Uniting Church also proving very popular.

“It was great to see so many families out and about enjoying themselves.

“There is no doubt we live in one of the best parts of the world with the Laidley Spring Festival really highlighting our sense of civic pride and community spirit,” he said.

“The Main Parade was an outstanding success and I would like to congratulate the following winners:

• Best Children’s Float – Free Range Kids

• Best Business Float – Branell Homestead Bed and Breakfast

• Best Sporting Group – Laidley Dragon Boat

• Best Community Group – Laidley Art Society

• Best School float – St Mary’s Primary School

• Best Band – Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipe Band

• Best Historical/Antique Motor Vehicle – Lockyer Antique Motor Assoc Inc

• Best Cultural / Creative Float – Lockyer Valley Circus Arts

• Grand Champion – St Mary’s Primary School

2014

Were you at Laidley Spring Festival in 2014? Scroll through gallery below to see if you can spot yourself.

2015

Spring celebrated in style at the Laidley Spring Festival 

The annual 2015 Laidley Spring Festival wrapped up on Saturday and organisers say they couldn’t be happier with the event’s success. 

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The three-day festival enjoyed spectacular spring weather and captured the essence of the season. 

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Council’s Mayor Steve Jones said the parade was always a highlight of the popular festival. 

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“The laughter and applause as the parade made its way through Patrick Street was nothing short of infectious,” Cr Jones said.

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Residents and visitors alike were out and about visiting some of the stunning gardens on display and taking part in the number of activities and entertainment on offer throughout the three day event.

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Mayor Steve Jones said the town was still on a high after another successful event and commended the support of businesses and the community. 

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“This year’s floats were some of the best we have seen. The time and effort parade entrants commit to floats and costumes is something they should all be congratulated on,” Cr Jones said. 

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Congratulations to the 2015 Grand Parade winners:

• Grand Champion – Lockyer Valley Regional Council

• Children’s Float – Laidley Kindergarten

• Business Float – Lockyer United Realty

• Community Group Float – Lockyer Multicultural Association

• Primary/High School Float – St Mary’s Primary School

• Best Band – Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipe Band

• Historical/ Antique Motor Vehicle Group – Laidley District Historical Society Inc.
   

2016

Laidley United Realty takes Grand Champion title

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Laidley United Realty took out the title of Grand Champion Float at Saturday’s Laidley Spring Festival Grand Parade.

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Despite the temperamental spring weather, strong crowds gathered to enjoy the parade, which wrapped up three days of festivities. 

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Council’s Mayor Tanya Milligan said she was astounded by Laidley’s community spirit. 

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“The community wasn’t going to let a little spring rain dampen their spirits. 

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“Parade entrants were committed to seeing the finale go ahead and they did so with exactly the same amount of excitement and happiness.

“I was beyond proud to be Mayor of the Lockyer Valley,” Mayor Milligan said. 

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As expected, Shaun the Sheep’s live stage show was a hit with the youngsters, while residents and visitors alike visited the stunning gardens on display and enjoyed the number of activities and entertainment on offer throughout the event. 

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 “This year’s floats were some of the best we have seen. The time and effort parade entrants commit to floats and costumes is something they should all be congratulated on,” Mayor Milligan said.  

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2016 Family Fun Day Street Parade winners:

• Grand Champion – Lockyer United Realty

• Children’s Float – Free Range Kids 

• Business Float – Lockyer United Realty

• Community Group Float – Historical Society 

• Primary/High School Float – St Mary’s Primary School

• Best Band – Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipe Band

• Historical/ Antique Motor Vehicle Group – 2nd Lockyer Light Horse 
   

2017

Lockyer Valley Cheerleaders dance their way to Grand Champion float 

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Stunning spring weather greeted strong crowds for the three-day Laidley Spring Festival, which wrapped up on Saturday. 

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Patrick Street was lined with on-lookers for the Grand Parade, with the Lockyer Valley Cheerleaders taking out the title of Grand Champion. 

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Nick Jr.’s PAW Patrol Ready for Action live stage show attracted hordes of youngsters, as did special guest, Alexa Curtis, winner of The Voice Kids who wowed everyone with her stunning performance. 

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Council’s Mayor Tanya Milligan said Laidley really did come to life over the three-day event.

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“The Laidley Spring Festival is our flagship event and there was such a wonderful feeling of excitement from both residents and visitors.

“It was an opportunity to both say hello to locals and welcome new visitors to our region.

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“Congratulations to everyone who took the time and effort to enter this year’s Grand Parade. The floats and costumes were outstanding!,” Mayor Milligan said. 

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2017 Grand Parade winners:

• Grand Champion – Lockyer Valley Cheerleaders 

• Children’s Float – Laidley Kindergarten 

• Business Float – Property Network Lockyer 

• Community Group Float – Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Group  

• Primary/High School Float – St Mary’s Primary School Laidley 

• Historical/ Antique Motor Vehicle Group – Laidley District Historical Society  

• Cultural/Creative Float – Soloman Islander Dancers

• Sporting Group – Lockyer Valley Cheerleaders

Were you at Laidley Spring Festival in 2017? Scroll through gallery below to see if you can spot yourself.