As a lead up to this year’s big National Brush Rally you are invited to attend the Mary Poppins Festival VCCAQ Rally at Maryborough to be held Tuesday 27^th June to Monday 3^rd July.  With so many fascinating heritage attractions, arts and culture events on offer in and around the old port city, we will have a fun filled and interactive week. The plan is to arrive Tues 27th June and rally Wed 28th-Mon 3rd July.

It will be a relaxed rally with scenic drives, a nice selection of happenings and enjoyable recreation. We will have a gas light parade Friday night around the CBD and historic areas of Maryborough.

Saturday in the Park is the main festival event, which will be held in Queens Park (one of Australia¹s earliest botanic gardens) – with the Mary Ann steam engine in full puff – and in the Portside Heritage Precinct.

Our vehicles will be on public display in a privileged spot with spectacular river views and, perhaps with a chance for some to drive in the parade! The public are encouraged to period dress and we have been approached to possibly assist with the judging.

It is of course during the school holidays, so kids – young (& old) – are very welcome!

It is proposed to base ourselves at the Wallace Motel & Caravan park, 0741213970 (contact person: Gavin) www.wallacecaravanpark.co.au. They have a range of sites and accommodation types, with sufficient space for trailers and several covered meeting areas. Across the road is the Blue Shades Motel (contact person: Kelli) www.blueshades.com.au.

Both places are well recommended and will offer a 20% discount. Check out their websites, then phone direct quoting VCCAQ.

The festival attracts many visitors so booking accommodation as early (as possible) is strongly recommended.