LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL: Fresh off her Australian tour support slot for G Flip, Triple J Unearthed High 2022 Winner Jacotene delighted the crowds on the High Street stage on Friday night. PHOTOS: Samuel O'Brien
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SMILES AND GOOD TIMES: (From left) Lisa Watt, Stacey Mahoney, Danielle Shook and Arabel Douglas were enjoying the food, music and fun on offer on Friday night.
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FULL OF PEOPLE: High Street was packed with families, friends and visitors who all turned out for a night of fun.
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LIGHTS AND SOUNDS: The fireworks lit up the sky in the Botanic Park for the whole community to enjoy.
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BANG:
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BY TORCHLIGHT: The torchlight parade payed homage to the brave heroes of the emergency services.
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BLAZING A PATH FORWARDS: CFA, SES and Ambulance trucks rolled through the town, blaring their horns and flashing their lights.
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MASSIVE TURNOUT:
VISITORS and locals filled High Street for the opening of the Mansfield High Country Festival on Friday night, basking in the delightful weather and enjoying everything on offer.
Local businesses showcased their best food and drink while kids enjoyed the bouncy castle and pirate ship ride set up on the median strip.
On stage, local artists sang, played and danced to a supportive home crowd and Triple J Unearthed High 2022 Winner Jacotene rounded things off with an incredible performance for all.
Mansfield Shire Council Mayor Cr James Tehan said the event was a amazing success.
"The High Country festival's grand opening was fantastic with something on offer for every member of the family, and the fireworks a spectacle as always," he said.