The success of a micro-festival across the weekend has heralded the start of something fresh for Wagga, according to council.
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It follows what was a “beautiful” event on Saturday evening, according to residents.
More than 3000 residents braved the cold to attend the inaugural Lost Lanes micro-festival behind Fitzmaurice Street from 4pm.
Despite the cold, the small-time event at Cadell Place was packed to the brim, with residents dining on winter-themed local produce and listening to the region’s musical talents.
It’s activated a space in the city, not usually activated.
- Fiona Hamilton
Visitor, economy and events coordinator Fiona Hamilton said the community’s positive feedback and constructive criticism had been rolling in since the weekend.
“We’re really happy with the turnout for the first event,” Ms Hamilton said.
“It was great to see people of all ages, coming out on a winter’s night.”
But beyond the food and the music, lost lanes also unveiled four large murals, painted on the river-facing walls of the otherwise abandoned alleyway.
“(Lost Lanes has) activated a space in the city, not usually activated,” Ms Hamilton said.
“Those murals will create a legacy for when (subjects) walk along the walking track.”
Food options, timing and seasons will all be considered for future events, according to the council officer, who said Lost Lanes was the first of future micro-festivals.
Ms Hamilton said a children’s event in October was next on the list.
It follows council’s strategy to provide residents with “things to do” across the year.
“It’s about bringing people out and bringing them into the city,” Ms Hamilton said.
“It’s about making them feel like it’s a safe place.”
City residents are encouraged to complete an online survey at visitwagga.com/lostlanes, to provide their feedback about the event.
