TumbaFest 2016

Tumbarumba is a little town, just off the Hume Highway, half way between Sydney and Melbourne. On the final weekend of February each year, locals and visitors gather on the banks of the creek to chat, soak up the sun, drink local wine, and eat locally produced food.

This is only my second TumbaFest; we came for the first time last year and enjoyed the relaxed nature of the day so much that we decided to come back this year. It helps that my sister and brother-in-law live here and so it’s also a great excuse to catch up with family.

The thing I like most about TumbaFest is the music. What better way to spend a sunny Saturday than sitting on the grass listening to great music? And dancing, should you be so inclined.

Here are some of my pics from TumbaFest. If you’re in the area on the final weekend of February next year, pop in. You’ll be glad you did.

The Go Set lead singer Justin Keenan

The Go Set Drummer Agostino Soldati

The Go Set Bagpiper Lachlan McSwain

Swing Dancers showing the crowd how it’s done

Dad getting ready for some dancing

Dad giving it his best shot

Really getting the hang of it

Adam Thompson – former lead singer of Chocolate Starfish – had the crowd on its feet

Dad and Sarah dancing to rocker Adam Thompson

Playing to the crowd

Lead singer of The Might Yak Mark Atkinson kept the crowd on its feet