Roxby's got flavour

Fresh curries, sweet doughnuts, sizzling street food and warm pastries wafted through Richardson Place as crowds gathered for the Roxby Downs Multicultural Food and Music Festival on Saturday, 16 May.

Despite patches of rain rolling through town, locals packed into the festival with umbrellas in hand and appetites fully switched on, turning the annual event into a colourful celebration of food, culture and community spirit.

Supported by Monadelphous’ Community Grants Program, the festival brought together the many cultures that make up Roxby Downs, a town home to more than 35 nationalities.

The one-day event featured food stalls, live entertainment, workshops, family activities and the popular Parade of Nations.

From interactive drum lessons to puppet shows and packed food queues, there was something happening in every corner of the festival precinct.

Children raced between activities clutching show bags and melting ice creams while live performances kept crowds dancing well into the evening.

Monos Roxby Downs Storeperson Michelle Ali said she had a fantastic time at the festival, with the strong sense of community and lively energy making it a real highlight from start to finish.

“The rain definitely tried to make an appearance, but people just kept going,” Michelle said.

“There was such a good energy around the whole day. Everyone was laughing, dancing, trying different foods and just enjoying being together.”

Food was the star of the show, with festivalgoers sampling flavours from around the world as stalls served everything from rich curries and fresh naan bread to sweet treats and festival favourites.

The Roxby Downs Multicultural Food and Music Festival has become a much-loved fixture on the local calendar, bringing the community together through music, food and shared experiences each year.

Michelle said events like the festival are part of what makes Roxby Downs special.

“You could walk five metres and hear a different language, try a different dish or see a different performance,” she said.

“It really felt like the whole town came together.”