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25 July, 2024
Jolly Christmas in July nomads return
MAREEBA’S Davies Park will be lined with grey nomads this week, with the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) hosting the annual Christmas in July event.
The festivities are expected to attract over 200 motorhomes, providing a significant boost to local businesses, while raising money for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal through gold coin donations.
Organised by Far North Nomads’ Maureen and Des Lane the event runs throughout the week, with an Open Day for locals set to kick off on Sunday 28 July from 9am-2pm.
The Open Day will feature live music from a DJ, games, market stalls, food, raffles, and a display of campers and caravans up for sale.
Organiser Maureen Lane said she was excited to welcome the nomads back to the region and encouraged locals to get involved.
“I am pretty happy and it is great to see all of the hard work come together,” she said.
We have been a bit down since Covid and the numbers are just starting to pop back up and I know we have a bit of response from Tassie this year which is amazing – and a long way to come.
“Come down and support the town, because whatever is raised during the (Open Day) goes straight back into the town as we are a non-for-profit.”
Entry is a gold coin donation to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
The gates open from 9am, with everyone welcome to join.
