Alice Springs beanie festival draws to a close after almost 30 years

from Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

This weekend Alice Springs will host its penultimate beanie festival.A celebration of the red centre's love for the humble beanie, the festival is in its 29th year.From humble beginnings — 100 beanies and a pot of pumpkin soup — the festival now boasts thousands of beanies from elaborate art pieces to basic knitted numbers.

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