From its inception in 1971 to today, the Tarra Festival has
been the embodiment of community spirit. The festival brings together the residents of this
rural township and the surrounding district in a celebration of its history while showcasing
all that Yarram has to offer.
The significance of the word “Tarra” originated from
Charlie Tarra, an aboriginal who guided early explorers such as Count Paul Strzelecki, James
McArthur and James Riley to this area and to what is now referred to as ‘Tarra Territory’.
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| The Tarra Festival is co-ordinated by
a team of volunteers and representatives of local service groups and community organizations.
The committees’ aim is to co-ordinate and promote a program of activities and events staged
by the local service groups, schools and community organizations throughout Easter |
| The Festival is funded 100% by sponsorship, grants and donations
from businesses, tourism bodies and the local council with dozens of volunteers all assisting
to help make the Festival come alive. |
| So whatever you are doing at Easter Long Weekend “come and
experience Tarra Festival” and make sure you don’t miss one of Gippsland's biggest
and most popular events. |
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