December 11, 2023
The Murgon Christmas Carnival’s shift to the showgrounds on Friday night may have broken with tradition, but Santa didn’t get lost … much to the delight of local children.
The Murgon Business and Development Association decided to bring back the carnival for 2023 but with a smaller, more family-friendly feel at the showgrounds.
So instead of the big – and expensive – carnival rides there were jumping castles and a mini-train, courtesy of the Murgon and Fraser Coast Apex clubs.
The children seemed to be just as excited as ever, especially when the man in the big red suit arrived on the back of a big fire engine.
Santa had another important job to do in Murgon on Friday night, ie. judge the winners of the decorated Christmas Tree competition.
Twenty-two potted trees from the Chrissy Trees 4U farm at Benair were decorated during the day by volunteers from local schools, businesses and community groups.
Santa, along with his helpers Margaret Long and Reagen Lee, judged the trees in two categories: Schools and Community.
The winners were:
Schools – 1. Wheatlands State School 2. Murgon State School P&C 3. Cherbourg State School
Community – 1. Murgon Hospital Auxiliary 2. Cr Kathy Duff 3. South Burnett PCYC
The trees were auctioned off later in the evening, with the proceeds going to local not-for-profit groups.
After the important Christmas Tree judging, Santa stepped back outside and took up his spot on his big chair to chat to children and pose for photos.
NB. Santa’s Christmas Eve schedule has also been updated, with the Wondai Christmas Carnival shifting to the Wondai Showgrounds.
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