PHOTO GALLERY: The Wiggles return to Kingaroy after 20 years
DRESSED up has her favourite Wiggle Emma, super-fan Chloe Johannesen has lived out her dream of seeing the children's entertainers live at Kingaroy.
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DRESSED up as her favourite Wiggle Emma, super-fan Chloe Johannesen has lived out her dream of seeing the children's entertainers live at Kingaroy.
Chloe's mother Anna Johannesen said her children loved The Wiggles since her eldest daughter Kayleigh was born eight years ago.
"We're all big fans. This was a dream come true for them to finally come to Kingaroy," Mrs Johannesen said.
The family was one of hundreds who descended on Kingaroy Town Hall for two performances on Thursday.
Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie said although this is the first time the new Wiggles had visited Kingaroy, Anthony and the old team were here about 20 years ago.
"Anthony asked at the end of the show if anyone was here when he performed 20 years ago and a few ladies put their hands up," Lachy said.
"That was pretty incredible that they came here that long ago and it's still going now.
"It's been so great to get out to the regional parts. We actually got a lot of great letters yesterday thanking us for coming to Kingaroy. So it must really mean a lot to them. It means a lot to us being able to come out here and perform.
"Kingaroy is just so great. There's so many peanuts. What more could you ask for?"
The Wiggles ventured out and had breakfast at Utopia Cafe before their shows.
"We always try to find a local cafe when we go to rural towns. We met some lovely people there and it was a really nice experience," Lachy said.
Lachy said The Wiggles wanted to return to Kingaroy for their next tour.
"The town hall was a great venue," Lachy said.
"And we had a huge turn out so we should be back for sure.
"We really loved it here. We're hoping to do a lot more regional shows now."
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