ORGANISERS estimate 3000 people travelled across Australia to attend the Dirt n Dust Festival in Julia Creek at the weekend.
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Another bit of trivia; 6600 beers were sold and the festival sold out of Scotch.
Committee president Stephen Malone said the crowds at the festival events were generally a younger age group.
He believed this was promising for the festival’s longevity.
“It’s great to see fresh faces coming along and experiencing the great weekend we put on before going home and hopefully bringing their friend back in future years,” Mr Malone said.
The committee president said many people shopped at local businesses while in Julia Creek.
“It’s been a tough year right across the North West, so this weekend will definitely give our locals a welcome boost.”
Bondi Rescue star Corey Oliver returned to the festival, which means there could be international coverage about the town and region.
“Corey and the Bondi boys, Reidy and Bacon, have become great ambassadors for the region since we started working with them last year and we hope that relationship will continue long into the future,” Mr Malone said.
The festivals highlights were the Cannington Dirt n Dust Triathlon, the PBR bullride, Australia’s best butt competition, and the BHP Artesian Express Horse Races.
