IF you're looking for family fun this spring, Singleton Council's Blast event will surely impress the whole gang this weekend.
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Now in its second year, Blast will return to Civic Park on Sunday, November 17, with activities including an inflatable obstacle course, strongman competition, rock climbing, bubble soccer, laser tag, camel rides and jumping castles to keep everyone happy.
The 'Obstacool' course will be the headline attraction in 2019.
The cost to participate is $11.50, which includes unlimited goes on the massive, inflatable obstacle course, plus a T-shirt and sweatband.
All other activities are free of charge.
Singleton Council's general manager Jason Linnane said Blast would be an adventure playground for the whole family to celebrate active living.
"The Singleton local government area is the perfect place for any kind of adventure," he explained.
"And, Blast is a great way for people to get out and try something new - like rock climbing, or camel riding or laser tag.
"Blast will see Civic Park transformed into an amazing pop-up playground, including the inflatable obstacle course, designed for children big and small, with a series of inflatable climbing walls, tunnels, play elements and challenges.
"But, most of all, we just want people to have a whole lot of fun."
Hunter Valley Operations has again thrown its support behind the event to partner with council to bring Blast to life.
It also features the qualifying round for the 2020 State Championships of the Australian Strongman Competition, a contest that tests the strength, will and determination of athletes from all around the state.
"For anyone who loves a spectacle, the strongman qualifying round will see men and women lift extremely heavy objects, including a truck," Mr Linnane said.
"It's the perfect way to kick off a day of family fun at its best and, better yet, all the activities are free apart from the Obstacool course.
"We are extremely grateful to have the support of Hunter Valley Operations for a second year in a row to assist us in producing a great community event all round, and we look forward to seeing a big crowd on the day."
Blast will take place at Civic Park on Sunday, November 17, from 10am to 3pm.
Food trucks, a sausage sizzle and ice creams will be available, too.
To purchase a ticket for the Obstacool course, visit https://www.stickytickets.com.au/89864.
Participants are advised to wear shoes suitable for running and comfortable clothes.