The biennial Magnetic Island State School Fete will be held on Saturday 22nd August. Commencing, this year, at 2pm and continuing until 6pm, this colourful and lively event is always well supported by local and Townsville businesses and is a fantastic day for the entire family.

The organisers have set themselves a huge fundraising target of $15,000 that will be put to great use supplying equipment for an arts hub providing the means for Magnetic Island's students to explore their creative side.

Donations and sponsorship have been flooding in ensuring all who attend will have the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Stalls will include some past favourites such as Coin Toss, Darts, Plants, Books, Lucky Wine, Prize Wheel, Show Bags, Lolly Shop, Cakes, Sweets & Preserves, Trash & Treasure, Creative Cookies, Marguerites & Manicures, AFL Hand Ball Competition, 2nd Hand Clothes & Toys, Crafts, Harley Rides, and Relaxation Tent.

This year will also see a couple of new stalls including an entire corner for kids including science, face painting, ghost tunnel, mini golf, obstacle course, tabloid sports and pony rides courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Ranch. A major attraction this year will be the Melville’s Animal Farm generously sponsored by Solar City.

Face painting is always a big hit

As the fundraising focus is on the arts, students have been encouraged to create a piece of artwork for judging by some of the Island's resident artists, this work will be on display throughout the afternoon for public viewing.

State Member for Townsville Mandy Johnstone will officiate at the opening and take the opportunity to talk to locals and visitors on the island.

The entertainment lineup is also impressive with The MISS Instrumental Group, Magnetic Island Muso’s Club, Magnetic's famous Aquapella Choir and a demonstration by South Pacific Taekwondo all set to entertain.

Food will be available throughout thanks to the Rotary Café and all the favourites including hamburgers and the kiddies' sausages on bread will be served. Soft drinks, chips and a licensed bar will also be available throughout the afternoon.

Patrons purchasing alcohol will also be issued with a stamp enabling them to receive a free ride home - compliments of the Magnetic Island Bus Service.

To help make the fete a success the fete committee would love the community to see if they have any items they could donate for the stalls. Items such as preloved clothes, toys, books, cd’s, games, wine, plants, preserves & crafts or, alternatively, if you have a pop up marquee which they can borrow for the day, please feel free to contact Janine (number below) to arrange for a pickup. Smaller items can be dropped at the school office.

The fete organisers are also keen to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors who have already donated prizes for the fete: Adrenalin Jet Ski Tours, Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks, Arcadia Hotel, Bungalow Bay, Reef Eco Tours, Danni Ceccarelli, Peter Lawson Fine Art Studio, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Reef HQ, Magnetic Touch Fashions, Magnetic Island Ice, Billabong Sanctuary, Foodworks Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island Vet Surgery, Magnetic Island Bus Service, Magnetic Island Cleaning Service, Pool Boy on Magnetic, Horseshoe Bay Ranch, magnetic Island Golf Club, Brooke Haven Holiday Units, Magnetic Home Timer & Hardware, Magnetic Island Pharmacy, IGA Magnetic island, Arcadia News agency, Tropical Daze, Smith & Elliot Real Estate, NBJ Automotive, Birch Carol & Coyle Cinemas, Fish n Fuel, Solar City, Arcadia Store, Barnacle Bill Fishing Tours, Barefoot Food Art Wine, Magnetic Island Laundry, Magnetic Island Mitre 10, Magnetic Island Photo Station, Magnetic Island Post Office, Vern Jack, Magnetic Island Pool Service & Party Hire, Wicked McNasty’s, Fat Possum Café, Island Jewellery, Le Paradis, Magnetic Times, Magnetic Island Community News, Massage on Magnetic, Essentials by Epicure.

Any businesses who are interested in donating can contact Janine on 47785262 or visit this website www.fete.brookehavenholidayunits.com for more information.

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