The Beanie Festival asked people for their thoughts of the Festival:

What did you most enjoy about the 2002 Beanie Festival?
'Everything! ', Tania Clark of Alice Springs.
'The race between friends to find the best beanie', Julia Burke of Alice.
'That it helps the bush', M Johns of Alice.
'The wonderful range of headwear , trying them on and the happy festive atmosphere ', Verity Higgins, of Ballarat.
' Watching the aboriginal ladies spin the wool', Andrew Miller of Wahronga.
' The arts and crafts from Ernabella and the big basket project ', Brenda Potts of Alice.
' Beautiful craft and community event. Its wonderful .Thankyou! 'Penny Worland of Alice.
' Friendly, soooo many beanies to choose from', Wendy Jelinelx of Papunya Community
' the fun of it', Katherine Sturak of Alphington, Victoria.
' It brings different groups in the community together and it is fun ', Trish Morrow of Alice Springs.
' Watching people change when they try on beanies', Catherine Goudi of Alice.
' The great family Night - excellent musicians ', Sonya Bazzacco of Alice.
' Spinning and the crochet classes', Maureen Kennedy of Graceville, QLD.
' More tea cosies ', Renee Chafe of Glenning.
' Making my own beanie', Kate Lloyd of Jingili.
' I love the thrill of the hunt', Georgina Stewart of Alice.
' the festive alternative ambience', Glenda Ward of Alice.
' Checking out the amazing skill of beanie makers and talking to the experts ', April Croser of Alice.
' all ages, all types together doing craft', Anna Martin.
' Warm relaxed atmosphere, the displays and beautifuk work. A gorgeous event.', Genevieve O'Loughlin.
' The fantastic atmosphere and the inclusion of all cultures ', Annie Farthing of Alice.
' The best event in Alice Springs', Beth Hansen of Alice.
' What a buzz! ', Anne Sherer of Alice.
' Learning new stitches in crocheting', Ellie Lathbury of Uki.
' The massive amount of participation in the festival', Yvonne Voss of Wangaratta.
'The imagination on show- it is such fun!', Wendy Travers of Kirra, Queensland
' I'm delighted to be here ', Jean McLoughlin of Beaumaris.
' Trying on so many fantastic beanies and then, finding the perfect one! ', Nicole Jelinek of Papunya Community.
' The Beanie Festival is perfect', Mary Reilly of Alice Springs.
' The coming together of so many people, where differences are obscured the beanie focus! This is the best cross cultural community development process I have seen in 17 years of NT living. Congratulatiions!', Liz Scott of Alice.
'Send the festival around Australia! Julia Garnett, Northwood ,NSW.
'More more more!', Bev Peacock of Kaltjiti Arts and Crafts.
'I love the beanie festival', Vicki Hersey of Alice Springs
'Loved the silks', Anna Bowen Of Alice

'Do you have any suggestions to improve the Beanie Festival?'
' None whatsoever', Eileen Robinson of the NT.
' More Beanies', Hannah Stark of Mile End.
' More of a male selection', Alex Schindler of Alice.
More and bigger beanies.
' Identify and display the winning beanies', Wendy Asche of Alice.
' Eftpos',
'Display beanies earlier.'
'Advertise more over Oz and planet.'
'Advertise more in Darwin'
'Is the festival advertised in the Whats on In Alice mag for tourists?'
' Beanie Poetry contest', Shuuji Iijima of Alice.
' Live music and food stands ',
' The beanies go so quickly, it would be lovely to have more', Georgina Robertson of Alice.
'Need more room', Jen Guzman of Alice.
' More concerts and workshops ', Bergen O'Brien of Yuendumu.
' Lower commission so people will contribute further',
'Its difficult for beanie makers elsewhere, contending with the commission and the price of postage.
I know beanie makers who declined to enter, due to costs.'
'Acknowledge beanies received from interstate'
'Clearer program'
'More interesting wool' more wool. More yarn!
'Keep it small and special', Tara Leckey of Alice.
More workshops in weaving and basket making,
better displays
Use the Araluen foyer, Dan of Alice.
'Central Australian Kids Competition' Julie Marfan of Alice
Have kids only crochet class. Sell project packs for kids /adults with wool, needle and instructions.' Sally Obrien Glenroy Vic.
Some other comments
' The highlight of my trip', Barb Rogers, of Pukatja
' Pretty cool festival', Michael Tighe Willowra Community
' I flew straight from Alaska to come to your Beanie Festival and now I don't intend to return home', Lois Barker of Alaska.
Thanks to every body for their comments.We have tried to take in all the suggestions, (but not all are possible.) We would love everybody to come back and help make the festival YOU want.