General News
7 November, 2023
Sunday Funday fun for the whole family
FAMILIES looking for a fun day out will have plenty to choose from later this month in Cobden. The Cobden Pioneer Park volunteers have been hard at work preparing for Sunday Funday 2023 on November 19. Event spokesperson Misty Angus said the group...
FAMILIES looking for a fun day out will have plenty to choose from later this month in Cobden.
The Cobden Pioneer Park volunteers have been hard at work preparing for Sunday Funday 2023 on November 19.
Event spokesperson Misty Angus said the group of volunteers are looking forward to the family friendly day.
“I’m looking forward to it,” she said.
“It’s the first time I’ve been able to run a fundraiser for the Cobden Pioneer Park since COVID.”
Ms Angus said she hopes the day will be a drawcard to drawing visitors to Cobden to see what is on offer with the mini golf, mini trains and the Cobden and District Historical Society all open on the day.
“We want to get people into Cobden,” she said.
“The aim is to keep the day quite low cost and at the same time raise some funds to keep the Cobden Pioneer Park running.
“The entire place is run by six volunteers. We also want to highlight how many things are available in Cobden.”
Sunday Funday will be held between 9am and 2pm, to kick off the fun, locals and visitors alike are invited to take a creative photo of themselves with the Big Butter located at the entrance of the Cobden Pioneer Park.
“On our Instagram page there’s been a heap of people posing with the Big Butter…and we thought we want to see them all so we’re hosting a competition,” Ms Angus said.
“We want to see the most creative photos sent through.
“I’m hoping to get the Big Butter put on the official ‘Big Things Map’.”
To enter the competition, email your submissions to cobdenpioneerpark@gmail.com by November 16 with the winner announced on Sunday Funday.
Attendees at the Sunday Funday will be able to try their luck at the gumboot toss with the winners taking home a pair of Daviesway gumboots for themselves.
Bargain hunters will be in for a treat with a carboot sale and market being held on the day.
“We’ve got a car, bike and truck motor show happening – if it’s got an engine and it goes, you can bring it along,” Ms Angus said.
“The traditional pet parade will also make an appearance.
“The build-a-bucket showbags are definitely worth it. There’s been lots of exciting things donated from local businesses.”
Digger Detecting from Colac will also be at the day giving demonstrations.
A barbecue and a number of food vans will be on site for the day, with attendees reminded the Cobden Pioneer Park is cash only.