Final beanie festival a hit with crowds as $400k worth of caps sold (opens original article in a new tab)

The final Alice Springs Beanie Festival sold $400,000 worth of handmade beanies in three days, concluding a 30-year run that generated $4 million in sales and supported remote community workshops.

• The 30th and final Alice Springs Beanie Festival sold $400,000 worth of beanies in three days
• The festival generated over $4 million in sales over 30 years, with 30% reinvested into remote community workshops
• Organizers ended the event due to aging volunteers and venue limitations
• Participants like Julie Kitson and Maggie Pereyra highlighted the festival's cultural and personal significance