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The 2013/14 Woodford Folk Festival a resounding success for Arris
The 28th annual Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, was held over six days and six nights from December 27th through to January 1st. Held on a 500-acre environmental parkland located on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, on Jinibara Country, which is just over 1 hour north of Brisbane.

The ‘Bonny Doon’ at Sunset: Waste Stabilisation Pond Magic
During the festival time Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts 1239 performances by 441 acts at 28 venues, with over 20,000 patrons and stallholders, 5200 volunteers and organisers. During the event the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Bamboo architecture is becoming a major feature for the festival. The lighting effects make it look magical. Arris is looking to assist the Woodfordia to plant their own bamboo grove and have it irrigated with recycled water in 2014.
The infrastructure improvements are essential on a site where the population goes from 20 people a day for most of the year to 25,000 a day between Christmas and New Year.
All of the wastewater produced during the festival has been treated and stored. All of the water will be recycled at the Woodfordia site during 2014. No water will be released; this is a 100% recycling site.

LEFT: The Fire Event occurs on the 1st of January every year with a unique theme. RIGHT: Street Theatre in the Monster Parade.

The Woodford Cricket Team posted the scores of the Boxing Day test and re-enacted all wickets taken during the test on the Village Green. Former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke dropped in for a bowl.
With more than 2,000 performers and 438 events featuring local, national and international guests, the event itself was fantastic with a wonderful program enjoyed by a fun-filled crowd.
Arris is proud to be a sponsor of the Woodford Folk Festival.
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