World’s Quirkiest Beanie Festival

Every year, thousands of people from around the world descend on Alice Springs for the famous Beanie Festival. This is where the humble beanie is transformed and celebrated as a work of art and raises crucial funds for the local Indigenous artists and their communities. The artistry and inventiveness seen at this event is legendary.

Image courtesy ABC Alice Springs: Emma Sleath

Now in its 22nd year, the theme for the 2018 event was ‘Reach for the Stars’ and you can read a great article about the festival HERE or visit the official Alice Springs Beanie Festival website HERE. It’s well worth a look!