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OCEAN Grove was dancing in the streets again for second annual Summer Festival.

Thousands filled the streets throughout the day as bands and locals musicians rocked both ends of the street.

The Go Set, George Kamikawa and the Josh Owen Band were joined by Howlin’ Wind and Sweet Delors on the main stage while a steady stream of the Grove’s young musicians revelled in the chance to perform on a community stage.

Elsewhere the Kidzone was again packed out all day, market stalls lined the street, and a Chinese dragon snaked its way through the crowds. The organisers of Ocean Grove Summer Festival say they were very happy with the second event.

An estimated 5,000 people visited the event during the 10 hours of entertainment.

“The second stage was a great add-on to the festival,” said Huib de Bruijn. “Everyone was able to experience what great talent we have in Ocean Grove, and the opening kid’s entertainment was a big success.”

Huib said that the organisers would like to thank all the local musos that played on the community stage.

“They were fantastic,” he said. “And so were the kids that performed in the Kids have talent show.”

Full story and pictures special in the January 28 edition of the Ocean Grove Voice.

* What did you think of the Festival? Is there anything you would like to see added, changed about the festival? Write to news@oceangrovevoice.com or PO Box 54 Ocean Grove 3226.

The organisers would like to thanks the following businesses for sponsoring the event:

Sargeants

Ocean Grove Voice
Zebra bar
Bar Deli
Piping hot chicken shop
Plan B
On Stage
Ocean Grove Automotive Centre
Little Darlings
Grove Shoeland
7th Wave
H2CL
Murf’s Surfshop
Beach Side Blooms
Paxton Press
KYO
Hayden real estate
Elvis Parsley and Grapesland
Hotondo Homes
Ian Pattison Jeweller
Business Association
Bendigo Bank/Community Enterprise