Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce president Sue East has extended her ‘heartfelt thanks’ to the hardworking committee of Slice of Haven for putting on such a tremendous event.
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“Those six volunteers did such a fabulous job in putting together such an amazing project,” she said.
“Everything ran like clockwork.”
It was estimated that about 15,000 people turned out to the premier food and music event on Sunday, May 27.
Slice of Haven committee member Kate Dwyer said the event was blessed with pleasant weather conditions which helped to attract the large crowd.
Kate said the event worked to boost the brands of local businesses who had stalls on the day, to encourage people to seek their quality produce outside of the festival.
“We really want people to shop local and the event works to help local businesses ramp up their profile within the community,” she said.
While the committee tried to encourage people to leave their pets at home, Kate said unfortunately not everyone respected the message.
“We tried to ensure that there were no trip incidents involving leads and dogs,” she said.
The committee hope more people will respect the no pets rule in 2019.
The committee thanked local groups including Camden Haven Hockey - Snake Pit, Camden Haven SLSC, Camden Haven Girl Guides, NSW SES Camden Haven Unit and the WTTC team who helped out with the running of the event.
Stall holders embraced the festival’s theme of Flavours of our Generations, with many choosing to dress in traditional styles.
The sandwich showdown proved to be an entertaining event for spectators as local identities battled it out for the winning title.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayor Peta Pinson, Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, Rach Hart from Hit FM, Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce president Sue East and Rachel O’Neill from Holiday Coast Credit Union all put their culinary skills to the test.
Mrs Pinson’s creative combination of peanut butter, sweet chilli sauce, chicken and lettuce took out the judges’ choice for the first round. Dr Gillespie won the people’s choice with his gourmet ham, cheese and pesto sandwich.
In the second round Sue East won over the judges with her ‘Suesars Salad’ sandwich, while Rach Hart took out the People’s Choice for her pork roast roll.
Festival attendees sat with their craft beers and selection of food while they listened to bands and were entertained by local groups at the foreshore location.
Movement Studios dance groups, Ghost Road, Pam Hata, Black Magic, Roxferry and Emma Dykes all performed.
Stiltwalkers made for a spectacular walking display, the sandpit was a hit with the children as were the rides, face painting and temporary tattoos.
The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce initiated the Slice of Haven in 2008 as a way to help support businesses and the community.
