The first annual Coomera Valley Fun Fest was an overwhelming success! Held at the Centre on the 29th of April 2006, the day drew in a huge crowd, and was filled with laughter and live entertainment.

Kicking off at 10am with a BBQ sausage sizzle and live performances from well-known local bands Adelle, Anersha and The Flash, there was no shortage of things to do and see for people of all ages and interests, with a huge variety of sporting games and demonstrations running throughout the day. There was professional guest appearances from Queensland Beach Volleyball and Basketball, as well as family-oriented sporting activities run by the GCCC Get Active Program, KidsSports, and even the Young at Heart (for the over 50s).

For the littlies, there was even free pony rides, a petting zoo, two jumping castles with super slides, balloons, face painting, fairy floss and much more.

The day also saw the ribbon-cutting of the Centre's new walkway, launch of the Young at Heart initiative and also of The Rage, the Centre's new live performance and practice area for teens.

With a strong focus on community awareness and unity, and breaking the intergenerational gaps within the community, the event further showcased community groups and organisations such as Care for Life, Guide Dogs Australia, Rotary, North Coast Communities for Children, Life Line, YARA, Drug Arm, the Young at Heart etc. There was a number of demonstrations, stalls and information forums addressing various community issues such as ‘Breaking the Domestic Violence Cycle’, suicide prevention, obesity and an anti-abduction program.

Keep an eye out for further updates on next year's Coomera Valley Fun Fest!