By Melissa Blewitt

Condobolin’s Bathurst Street was buzzing with energy and excitement on Friday evening, November 29 2024, as the town hosted the highly anticipated Condo Comes Alive Street Festival. The event brought locals and visitors together for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and entertainment, transforming the main street into a lively, family-friendly celebration. The festival, which ran from 5pm to 9pm, offered an exciting range of activities. Market stalls and food vendors filled the street, while live music and roving performers created a carnival atmosphere. Kids were kept entertained with jugglers, face painting, Santa photos, plaster craft, a toddler play zone, a colouring competition, and even a live show by The Beanies, stars of ABC Kids TV!Local businesses threw open their doors for late-night shopping, offering a range of Christmas gift ideas, while the annual Shop Condo for Christmas prize draw added to the excitement. Aussie-themed Santa photos, the Rotary Club Ham Wheel, and the sausage sizzle were also big hits with festival-goers. Image Credits: Melissa Blewitt.