Aspiring Jacaranda Queens will have the opportunity to learn more about becoming a candidate as part of this year’s 85th Grafton Jacaranda Festival at an information evening next Friday.
The event is designed to inform aspiring young ladies of the Clarence Valley community between the ages of 18 and 28 who are interested in becoming a Jacaranda Queen Candidate.
Jacaranda Queens are ambassadors of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, with candidates learning new leadership and public speaking skills and meeting the varied Grafton community of businesses, schools, and nursing homes while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
Festival president Jeff Smith says the “Ladies Night” will be presented in a relaxed atmosphere to allow those interested to find out what is involved and the benefits of being a 2019 candidate.
“We’ll be joined by the reigning Grafton Jacaranda Queens Party and the Jacaranda committee members for a casual evening including a drink and canapés,” he says.
“Attendees will also be entertained by the incredible music artist, Georgia Cummings, who will be playing an acoustic set.
“I encourage anyone interested or any young ladies that you believe would be a suitable Jacaranda Queen Candidate to attend the evening.”
The Jacaranda Queen information evening will take place on Friday at the Grafton Hotel, 97 Fitzroy Street, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
An additional South Grafton Business and Community meeting will be held on Wednesday May 8 to discuss the formation of a South Grafton sub-committee to organise and lead a new event for the area.
The meeting will commence at 5.30pm at the New School of Arts on the corner Spring & Skinner St, South Grafton.
To register your attendance, go to the Grafton Jacaranda Festival Facebook’s event page or call 6642 3959.