The 2016 Wauchope Lasiandra Festival Program has hit the streets, so get ready to mark your calendars.
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Organisers say there's something for everyone in this year's celebrations, which run from March 6 to 28.
Secretary Chrissy Jones said the 32nd annual Wauchope Lasiandra Festival will kick off with the Lasiandra Triples Womens Bowls Day at Wauchope Country Club on March 7.
On March 10, the CBD will come alive with purple people for the shopping and market day, which includes a competition for best staff costume, front window and premises displays.
On the same day there will be a Purple and Pink Day at Timbertown Childcare, Lasiandra Festival Fiesta at TG's Child Care and Lifeline will host a garden party with face painting, balloons, gardening and cupcakes at their shop in Cameron Street.
March 12 will see the Hastings Valley Miniature Railway Family Fun Day at Yippin Creek Reserve and Lasiandra Cup at Wauchope Greyhound Track that afternoon.
On the evening of March 12 there will also be a Lasiandra/Lifeline Rock 'n' Roll Dance at Wauchope Country Club, which is sure to be a sell-out.
As well as a great night of entertainment, there will be prizes for the best purple dressed, spot prizes and lucky door prizes.
On Sunday, March 13, Bago Wines will host Jazz in the Vineyards and there will be a twilight fashion parade at Wauchope Country Club from 4pm.
Other highlights on the program include a veteran ladies golf day (March 14), ladies golf day (March 16), Jack Dwyer Memorial Triples (March 16) and the 32nd annual Lasiandra Festival barbecue and presentations at Lasiandra Park from noon on March 20.
Festivities will wrap up on March 28 (Easter Monday) with the Wauchope Jockey Club's Lasiandra Trophy Races, with prizes for the 'Best purple dressed'.
