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 Brain ScannerThis contraption produced some mixed results. |  Galactic TrioIt doesn't matter what planet your from... all are welcome. |  Just ChillinFrom beer or blow-up aliens... what ever floats your boat. |
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 Make New FriendsLara the clown makes a Space Bee for a lucky young chap at the festival. |  Face Painting TentThis is where aliens are made. |  Kids CostumesDressing up is all part of the fun. |
 Around TownPlenty of alien and UFO action everywhere you look. |  Lantern ParadeThe inaugural Lantern Parade was a huge success with a great effort put in by all. |  Information BoardsThe Info Boards placed around the grounds became the basis of many discussions, bringing out the expert in everyone. |
 Pretty in PinkA classic costume proving bigger isn't necessarily better. |  Kids Costume WinnersThe winners from the Kids Costume Contest... what a great effort! |  Rides GaloreThere was also a heap of rides to keep the kids amused. |
 Fun for the kidsLots of entertaining activities for the kids courtesy of the crew from 'Circus with a purpose'. |  Great play areaThere was plenty of activities for the kids and all under cover to protect them from the solar radiation. |  Great play areaPlenty of fun for everyone. |
 The Foreshore AmphitheaterThe Foreshore Amphitheater has plenty of room to dance and jump around, no matter what planet you're from. |  Easy BeatWhen organising a UFO Festival, always remember to use the force. |  The Foreshore AmphitheaterThe Foreshore Amphitheater is a great place to chill and check out the live music. |
 Crazy CostumesThis year you were the odd one out if you didn't get dressed up. |  Spock n RollThese aliens look familiar. |  Festival HerosThe entire event would not have been possible without the input from our awesome volunteers. |
 All sortsThe three... errh... Amigos!! |  Scary SpeciesNot too sure which planet these guys are from. |  ZacariahThese guys have played more UFO Festivals than Hip-Hip Hoorays at a birthday party and deliver the goods every time. |
 Sunday SessionsHeadlining the Sunday Sessions this year was Cameron Cusak and band and joined by talented vocalist Ms V (Vivien Asis) for a monumental set. |  Sunday SessionsSupporting Cameron Cusak was Tiahnni, who's angelic voice made for a very memorable performance. |  Monster MarketsWith over 80 stalls there's plenty of intergalactic trinkets to choose from. |
 We love aliensThey're Baaaaack! |  Costume CompetitionNot sure where these guys were from but it wasn't Earth |  Costume PartyWinning best dressed comes with its advantages |
 Great MusicZacariah bought down the house and made sure everyone was dancing. |  8 till lateHeaps of fun from 8.00am to well into the night |  Plenty of cold drinksThese guys made sure everybody stayed hydrated |
 Face paintingThese girls are the best face painters in the universe |  Tasty TreatsNot sure what this guy was serving but it was outa-this-world |  Intergalactic FunPretty sure these two came from the same planet |
 Men In BlackMaintaining order throughout the universe |  Plenty of music to dance toIntroducing The Alien Invasion Dancers |  Great Family FunThese ones glow |
 Take me to your leaderWhat initially appears to be an aggressive stance turns out to be a form of alien dance. |  C-FilesGreat turnout for the C-Files UFO Forum with guest speaker Alec Brimacombie. |  Kids costume finalistsPretty scary stuff |
 Best Girls Costume-2016Great effort by this young lady. Amazing what you can do wit a box... and of course Tin Foil! |  Best boys costume-2016Dr Planet's galactic cape scored some big points with the judges. |  Space CadetsHere's a couple of tuned in guys... well one of them is anyway! |
 Cosmic romanceWe love aliens in Cardwell. |  Beam me up SpockSome of the visitors made it a little difficult to tell if they were from earth or elsewhere. |  Peaceful visitorThis alien made his second appearance at the annual festival. |
 Getting into the spiritA fun time was had by all. |  Family funPlenty of things going on at the festival |  Strange lightOur cosmic friends made a surprise appearance. |
 Knight RiderKITT was popular with aliens and locals alike. |  Best girls costumeGreat effort from this little Transformer. |  Best boy's costumeThe winner of the boy's best costume was under there...somewhere! |
 StormtrooperAn intergalactic peace keeper controlling the crowd. |  Costume PartyThis young lady proved not all aliens are creepy. |  Zacariah wows the crowdWe have to wonder where some of the members of the band really came from. |
 ZacariahThese guys were a real hit with the crowd. |  TreatsI scream at the festival |  Fantastic foodSome of the best earth fare was on offer. |
 Fantastic FoodKeeping the crowd fed looked to be a fun job. |  Cosmic CuisineService with a smile |  SweetsThe kids made sure these guys were busy all night. |
 The forceThe force is strong with these two. |  Something for everyoneEven the aliens wanted a t-shirt! |  Looking the partEven Earthlings look good in these shirts. |
 Family funLots of fun for the whole family |  Creatures great and smallAliens come in all shapes and sizes |  Galactic GalsThea and Molly show aliens and humans can party together |
 Some strange facesAre these humans dressed as aliens... or the other way around. |  Saturday morning marketsCrowds were enthralled with more than 60 market stalls. |  Fancy FacesFree face painting kept the kids looking the part. |
 Saturday morning marketsA perfect location for the UFO markets |  Terestrial TreasuresYou could pick up just about anything at some of the stalls. |  Saturday morning marketsA huge variety of stalls meant there was something for everyone. |
 Earthly offeringsPlenty of treats were on offer in the huge variety of stalls at the markets. |  Saturday morning marketsPerfect weather and a great location made for a great day. |  Terrific TrinketsOne of the many UFO trinkets available at the markets. |
 Saturday morning marketsThe Saturday markets showcased the fantastic Cardwell foreshore. |  Eerie shadowsSome great shadows cast by out alien friends marked the end of a great festival. |  Cosmic quiltMolly Dunn, left, displays her crop-circle-inspired quilt at the C-Files forum. |
 Its all a bit of funThe festival featured alien costume design workshops, interactive displays on the foreshore and a forum for people to share their experiences of unexplained phenomena. (supplied : Kelly Biles ) |  Cover upDaryl Fig says he saw a flying saucer once and claims the government saw it too. (ABC Local: Isaac Egan) |  The real men in blackArchie Dunn says he was witness to disappearing "men in black" who were "too perfect to be real" (ABC Local: Isaac Egan) |
 The truth is out there"UFO fanatic" Brad Booth says the public has been fed lies, but says the truth is out there. (ABC Local: Isaac Egan) |  The convertedFormer UFO sceptic Molly Dunn says she was converted when she saw a hairy alien at the end of her bed. (ABC Local: Isaac Egan) |  The unexplainedValerie Keenan gets extra-terrestrial. When probed as to why Cardwell is known as a UFO hotspot, Ms Ormonde replied "Because we are the centre of the universe so everything comes to Cardwell - everything and everyone." (supplied : Kelly Biles ) |
 Making contactAll walks of life attend the festival (supplied: Kelly Biles ) |  Discussion forumThe festival's discussion forum. "There is a phenomena out there people are seeing things, they are not crazy they are not making these things up, the interpretation of the phenomena as we have seen today is very varied," said Mr Brimacombe. (ABC: Nathalie Fernbach ) |  SeriouslyAt the discussion forum UFO Research Queensland's Alec Brimacombe said it is great to share experiences at events such as the UFO Festival however serious scientific research is needed to answer to the 'what' or 'why' questions surrounding these sightings. (ABC : Isaac Egan ) |
 Strange SkiesA strange cloud formation appeared over Cardwell the second morning of the festival. (ABC : Isaac Egan ) |  Alien friendlyResponsible alien ownership? He is wearing a seatbelt and the window was left down a crack. These inflatable green men popped up all over town during the two day festival. (ABC: Nathalie Fernbach ) |
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