Explore the hidden gems and discover forgotten laneways when the Gallery Precinct 2259 Love Lanes Festival showcases Wyong in a new light.

Festival-goers to the inaugural event will be able to immerse themselves in the abundance of colour, sounds and smells of this unique outdoor festival on Saturday 11 February.

Central Coast Council’s Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said this festival is one not to be missed.

“Three laneways in the town centre of Wyong will be transformed for one afternoon – nothing like you’ve ever seen before,” Ms Vaughan said.

“There will be live entertainment, aerial circus performances, live art, free kids activities, great food, markets stalls and much more – including strange creatures set to excite the crowd as interactive street performers make their way through the Festival.”

The Festival is set to transform Wyong CBD and bring it to life with something for everyone.

Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the local businesses of Wyong were looking for ways to activate the area, and the Gallery Precinct 2259 Love Lanes Festival will help deliver that.

“The aim of the Festival is to drive economic development and revitalise the town centre of Wyong while showing visitors the unique character it has to offer,” Mr Reynolds said.

“By developing broad community partnerships as part of a place-based approach, where everyone involved is committed to make Wyong a better place, we have designed a Festival that truly reflects the identity of the area.

“We want the Wyong CBD to grow and thrive.

“New businesses are opening up all the time particularly in food offerings – and this festival will give everyone a chance to see how much Wyong is changing.

“We hope it becomes an annual event and one that people look forward to every year!”

Located in Wyong, festival-goers are encouraged to take advantage of public transport with one of the Coast’s largest bus and rail interchange situated in the town centre.

See Wyong come to life on Saturday 11 February from 4-10pm.

• Grand Hotel Lane (Robley’s Lane) will feature aerial circus performances, ‘La Toosh’ Tunes on the stage, a licensed bar area as well as an outdoor cinema from 8.15pm on the Chapman Building Lawn.
• Coastwide First National Lane (Alison Road) will offer tastings from Wyong’s local favourites, delicious street food and retail stalls all under the twinkling lights of the piazza. The main stage also has a great line up of bands as well as a dining area and chill out zone with bean bags and cushions for festival-goers to sit back and enjoy the live entertainment. Fishbowl Arcade will have performers entertaining festival-goers from behind the glass.
• Holiday Park Lane (Bakers Lane) will have visitors mesmerised by the live art activation where you can see their masterpieces come to life. The MMAD (Musicians Making A Difference) stage will keep the festival going with live entertainment all evening or you could relax in the chill out zone and discover the hidden magic of the Festival. There is also a WHOOSH Kids Zone where all activities are FREE – jumping castle, face painting, balloon art, craft, yard games and much more. There is also a zone for teenagers that includes a free rock climbing wall, skate ramp and games area.
• From Wyong with Love is being hosted by the new business in town, Common Ground. Indulge in the VIP dinner package and spoil that someone special. The evening includes food and matching wines as well as an insight into the offerings of the local area.

For a full program, visit www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/lovelanesfestival or search LoveLanesFestival2017 on facebook.