The Lakes Festival is back for 2025 and will be held from 7 November to 16 November 2025.  Make a splash and be part of the program! 

We are looking for organisations and businesses to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to help us build The Lakes Festival program for 2025 with a range of fun and innovative activities and events.

No idea is too big or too small, so let your mind soar!

Previously our program has included activities such as kayak eco tours, the Bouddi Coastal Run, waterside yoga, art workshops, theatre and comedy shows, cooking classes and community festivals.

With the overarching theme aiming to “Activate, Educate, and Celebrate’ the Central Coast’s waterways’, festivals, sporting events, art events, outdoor installations, workshops, and community activities are just a few examples of the kind of elements that we are looking to have included. We are also looking to showcase businesses with existing products and services that align well with the theme and champion sustainability on the Central Coast.

Funding opportunity available! There are Event Innovation Funding opportunities available for events that meet the appropriate criteria.  Read more in guidelines below. 

Submit an EOI

Submission close 2pm Monday 10 March 2025.

Submit your EOI to be part of The Lakes Festival 2025

Guidelines

View guidelines and eligibility

For more information, and to see if this opportunity is right for you, download the information pack.

Have some questions?

If you have any questions about being part of The Lakes Festival 2025, or would like to discuss your idea before submitting an EOI, please email events@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4306 7900 and request to speak with the Event Officer.