The 2010 FeNaCING Festival, a world unique festival

What kind of festive? Well, here is the tale; It has come long way since it was first held in 1972. The Dampier Lions Club was established in 1970 and two years later started a community festival for local resident. It didn't take long before it started attracting huge numbers from all over state and has even brought people from the other side of Australia.

The festival's unusual name was derived from Dampier's two main industries, iron - Fe and salt - NaCl but was changed from Feenackle to FeNaCl in 1973 to reflect a correct scientific symbols.

Main attractions during the early years included 37 local stalls, a chocolate wheel and good old-fashioned family entertainment. All people who are usually busy in their own business, now unite in big happiness, one in a year.

In 1985, the festival underwent another name change, this time to reflect partnership with Woodside and third industry, natural gas. Imagine if hundred company gathered, how sophisticated the festival name will be? hmmm...

The FeNaClNG festival has been one of the longest running festivals int the history of shire. Its popularity peaked in 2006 with more than 40.000 people walking trough the gates but only time will tell if the attendance record will be broken at this year's festival, 31 July and 1 August 2010.

The festival may have changed over its 38 years but one thin remains the same, everyone comes together to enjoy a fantastic festival which entertains and raises money for community.

No need to say sorry, be there or here for the next post for great pictures.