Spring/Summer means one thing - FESTIVALS!! And I adore the numerous most random (to me) festivals over here. One being the annual Eastment Street Derby Festival in Northcote on the 5th November. It was held in conjunction with the Melbourne Cup Day. Initially I was quite reluctant to checkout the street festival as it sounds like one where people get caught in a claustrophobic environment, get piss drunk and do silly things, which was what happened anyway. Nevertheless, I am glad I got to experience it. Though, as the designated driver, I did not get smashed.
The event starts in the morning with interested individuals signing up for the derby kart race. Basically, there is a mobile elevated platform at the top of the sloppy street (Eastment Street). Participants start from the top of the platform, and upon the sound of the buzzer, race down the slope. Winner is determined by whoever reaches the end of the street first. It was quite entertaining. People (participants, spectators and organisers) were dressed up for the day in quirky outfits. Wish I'd known so I can do so too - hey! It's an odd chance to be able to gear up in something silly.
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| Crowd playing jump rope after the race |
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| The Smexy One |
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