Do you remember the Florado Festival?
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Held in Warrnambool from 1957 until 1966, it was one of Warrnambool's biggest celebrations and a precursor to Wunta Fiesta.
The festival, along with other gems of Warrnambool's past, will be celebrated as part of the city's annual Celebrage Festival.
Running from October 6-31, Celebrage includes many low-cost activities for seniors, including historic photo and video presentations by the Warrnambool and District Historical Society.
Celebrage co-ordinator Clare Vaughan encouraged people to remember the "Florado spirit".
"It's only by going out and getting involved in things that you can understand what it's really like to live in Warrnambool," she said.
"From walking tours of historic buildings, to concerts, vintage car rides, pampering sessions and even wellness activities to help you get a good night's sleep, we've put together a broad range of activities to show you just how much fun Warrnambool can be at any age."
Warrnambool and District Historic Society president Janet Macdonald said there was a growing interest in the mid-20th century history.
"People can come (to the Celebrage events) and see footage of things they might have once enjoyed, but forgotten about," she said.
Celebrage is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
Pick up a program at the Archie Graham Centre or visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au.
What other events are on for seniors?
Village tour with lunch
- October 1-4; October 7-11; October 14-18; October 21-25; October 28-31
- Open days expos and festival events
- 11.30am to 1pm
Ingenia Gardens Warrnambool
37 Caroville Drive, Warrnambool, 3280, VIC
Independent living for 55s and over. Village tour and information with complimentary two course lunch.
Croquet festival event
- Monday, October 7
- Warrnambool croquet come and try
- 1pm to 3.30 pm
Warrnambool City Croquet Club Inc
60-62 Cramer Street, Warrnambool, 3280, VIC
Play a short fun game of golf croquet
Sounds of Summer country concert
- Wednesday, October 9
- 11.30am
Lighthouse Theatre
185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, 3280, VIC
The Sounds of Summer - a Beach Boys tribute with all the classics including Good Vibrations, Fun Fun Fun, California Girls, I Get Around and many more
Come and try croquet
- Tuesday, October 15
- 1pm to 3.30pm
Koroit Croquet Club
26 High Street, Koroit, 3282, VIC
Join us for a friendly introduction to this great game. Free (Includes afternoon tea)
