A Festival highlighting the hidden gems of Wyong has renewed pride in the area.

More than 4,500 people braved the heat to check out the inaugural Gallery Precinct 2259 Love Lanes Festival – a unique event coordinated by Central Coast Council in partnership with local businesses and community organisations.

Council’s Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the Festival showcased how the revitalisation of the Wyong CBD is changing perceptions of the area for the better.

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

“And it certainly did just that!

“There was a great vibe and atmosphere as festival-goers lined the laneways of Wyong.

“Despite the weather, it was great to see so many people experiencing the good food and entertainment as well as rediscovering the historic town.

“The CBD was transformed for one evening – like never before and everyone loved it!”

Wyong was filled with so much colour and activity and the visitors also agreed.

Some of the feedback received from attendees included:

• “Sensational night. So lovely to see the town being promoted favourably and to see so many people out supporting the event. Was like a big reunion for me catching up with so many long standing local residents. Congrats to everyone involved. Can't wait for the next one!’’
• “Well done! Great atmosphere in the lanes!”
• “Awesome atmosphere, great set up! All involved need to give yourself a pat on the back!”
• “So proud to have spent 40 of my 42 years in Wyong and Saturday I saw my home town alive like never before. Great job everyone.”

Central Coast Council would like to pay a special thanks to the local businesses and community organisations that helped make the Love Lanes Festival a hot success.

Event Sponsors:

• Gallery Precinct 2259
• 3 SeaFM
• Coastwide First National Real Estate
• Central Coast Holiday Parks
• Design & Opinion
• EAO Entertainment
• Metro Cinema
• Wyong Baptist Church
• Oasis
• Chamber of Commerce

Event Supporters:

• Grand Hotel Wyong
• The Art House
• Chapman Old Store
• Coastal Incidental
• Allcott Hire
• Wyong Neighborhood Centre
• Jendar Interior Designers
• Glee Coffee Roasters

With all the positive feedback, the Gallery Precinct 2259 Love Lanes Festival is sure to be back bigger and better in 2018.

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