This Day in History: 2005-08-06

The Toodyay International Food Festival was first held in Stirling Park, Toodyay, during the Avon Descent boat race. The festival was co-founded and managed by Toodyay locals Rosemary and Miska Madasci, and also featured live entertainment and children’s activities.

Sources:
Toodyay herald, Aug. 2005, p.14, Sept. 2005, p.1; April 2016, p.7.
Shire of Toodyay annual report, 2005-2006, pp. 47-48 (photos).