Dardanup set to celebrate Youth Week WA with festival

The Shire of Dardanup is set to celebrate Youth Week WA by hosting a range of events as part of Youth Fest. The youth-focused event is set to embody this year’s theme Head, Body, Heart, and will be hosted at Dardanup Hall on April 5 between 11am and 2pm. Shire president Tyrrell Gardiner said the event would be an opportunity for young people to get involved with the community, emergency services and each other. “YouthFest 2024 will feature interactive activities with emergency service providers, including the RAC rescue helicopter VR experience, WA Army Cadets, police, ambulance, firefighters, amusements, X5 Academy Parkour, face-painting, food trucks and more,” he said. “This event also gives young people aged 12 to 24 a chance to express their ideas and creative endeavours through a dedicated youth market, where stall holders sell handmade goods. “Talented local youth musicians Kaveyn Fullerton, Clay Mildwaters, Ruby Wren and Maddy Sawyer will provide entertainment throughout the event.” Youth markets will also feature a dedicated op shop market run by the youth advisory group, which has have partnered with local second-hand shops to curate a clothing area for young people to shop in a sustainable and affordable way.