Don’t miss out – it’s time to express your interest to be an event hub for the 2024 Harvest Festival - one of the largest and most successful events on the Central Coast!

Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the Harvest Festival grows in popularity each year and attracts thousands of people to our region’s hinterland from near and far.

“The Harvest Festival event highlights the Central Coast Hinterland, rural farming communities, and their gorgeous heritage villages through the delivery of lively event hubs ready for everyone to explore. Locations span Dooralong, Jilliby, Yarramalong, Wyong Creek, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Peats Ridge, Somersby and Calga,” Ms Smith said.

“Developed to link with local farmers, businesses, and events in the Hinterland area - the festival celebrates fantastic local produce from around the region. This year’s festival included 32 event hubs ranging from farm tours, fruit picking and produce markets to food and wine fairs, as well as live entertainment.

“I encourage any local farmers, businesses, organisations, or community groups located in the Hinterland to get in early and submit their interest by 1 September 2023 to be a part of the Harvest Festival program on 8 and 9 June 2024.”

Event hubs could include:

• Open farm gate sales
• Ticketed Farm Tours/Talks
• Pick your own produce
• Tours and talks
• Indigenous Cultural experiences/bush tucker tours
• Cinema under the stars
• Art events / Installation
• Live music events
• Family fun events
• Cooking demonstrations
• Food experiences with local produce
• Obstacle Course Races / Fun Runs

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the festival is successful because of the collaboration of all involved.

“Harvest Festival would not be possible without the contribution of local businesses, organisations, and community groups," Mr Hart said.

"We look forward to continuing to evolve our relationship with existing partners and invite new businesses and groups to further enhance this celebration of farms, food, friends and fun while helping grow year-round tourism to the Hinterland!”

Complete an Expression of Interest online by Friday 1 September 2023 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/EOI.

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