The inaugural Fred Williams Invitational Ocean Ski Race will take place at Forster Main Beach this weekend.
The inaugural Fred Williams Invitational Ocean Ski Race will take place at Forster Main Beach this weekend, July 6-7.
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Named in honour of Forster legend Fred Williams, who is considered the father of waterskiing in Australia, the two-day event will attract up to 100 competitors, including some who'll be competing as a part of the Australian team at the World Waterski Racing Championships in France later this year.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Fred Williams Boaties and Skiers Reunion that takes place in Tuncurry each July.
Fred will make an appearance at the event, with the 88-year-old living nearby at Golden Ponds Retirement Resort.
Friday
- Rudi's farmer's market, 8am to 2pm at 12 Kanangra Drive, Taree.
- Tucker Patch farmgate stall, 9am to 11am at 62 Cemetery Road, Gloucester.
- Tots tour, 11.15am to noon at Manning Regional Art Gallery. Free event.
- NSW Country tennis championships begin at Forster Tennis Club. Runs until Monday, July 8.
- Live n Loud, 6pm to 9pm at Taree Library. Cost: gold coin donation.
Saturday
- Wingham farmer's market, 8am to noon at Wingham Showground.
- Tea Gardens farmer's market, 8am to noon at Tea Gardens Public School.
- Art Central workshop, 10.30am to noon at Manning Regional Art Gallery. Coast: $15. Booking essential.
- Bush Tucker Tour, 1pm to 3pm at Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Cost: $12 adults, $8 children, $28 family (two adults and two children).
- Premiere of 'The Ghindaring' film, 2pm to 4.15pm at Manning Entertainment Centre. Tickets available through the entertainment centre's website. Rated PG.
Sunday
- Hallidays Point Car Boot Sale, 7am to noon at Hallidays Point Shopping Village, Black Head.
- NAIDOC Day ceremony, 11am to 2pm at Fotheringham Park, Taree.
- Lake View exhibition opening night, 4pm to 7pm at Pacific Palms Recreation Club. Exhibit runs for six weeks, open daily 11am to 2pm at the club.
