Thursday, October 2, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Harvest Festival Pickleball Night a Smashing Success

It was all action at the dress up pickleball night that was run as a Harvest Festival Community event.

The Harvest Festival is all about community and Queen Entrant Amelia Pivotto is very supportive of this ideal. “Raising awareness of pickleball and getting people out of their comfort zone to try something new is always good,” said Amelia. “The fact that we raised a bit of money for Home Hill Tennis is great too as there are always things to improve and maintain in a club.”

Fun at Home Hill Pickleball

The whack of the ball and laughter from the participants was louder than the music that was played.

There were a few dinosaurs, Pat Cash, a couple from the Swiss Alps and there was even a doctor in the house. Luke Skywalker alias Daniel Walsh did a great job as Emcee and guest Judges Mitchell, Margaret, Penny and Sharon had a great night awarding the pickle prizes to best dressed, best couple, funniest costume etc.

The club is already looking forward to their next event, a trivia night on Friday 17th Oct.

Contributed with thanks to Kate Casswell

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