The Central Coast Lakes Festival will be back in full swing this November, with the region’s magnificent waterways set to take centre stage.
The 10-day festival will see more than 30 events and activities take place at 13 different locations across the region.
Light Up the Lake will kick-off the festival on Saturday, November 5, with fun activities, roving performers, foods stalls, live music and a fireworks display at Memorial Park, The Entrance.
The Colour Our Coast 5km fun run/walk and festival will take place on Sunday, November 13, with registrations now open.
Taking place at Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance, the event is open to anyone who likes to have fun and get active.
Roundabout Circus and YAAS (Young Authentic and Social) will provide entertainment on the day, and there will be a variety of food and drink stalls available.
SURFSOUNDS beachside festival will launch for the first time at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach, on Sunday, November 13, and will celebrate local musicians and artists in a free one-day event.
As well as the entertainment, a variety of food trucks, a wine bar and a brewery stall will be operating.
Sunset Social: Latin on the Lake will offer a community dining experience under the setting sun along the Long Jetty foreshore on Saturday, November 12.
Entertainment will be provided by world renowned Latin performers, with a chance to try some of your own Latin dance moves.
The inaugural Sustainable Future Festival will launch this year at Mingara Recreation Club, celebrating all things sustainability.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13, the festival will include special guests Kyal and Kara (Saturday) and Dr Karl (Sunday).
Other events to look out for include Breakfast with the Birds, the Bouddi Coastal Run, SUP Yoga at three locations, Creative Nature Children’s Corner, bike rides and kayaking and Naughty Noodle’s annual ‘Clambake’ event ‘Swamp Thang’.
Council Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said Council is excited to deliver the event in person this year, after having to take it online in 2021 due to the pandemic.
“The Lakes Festival is one of the region’s biggest and most exciting events, previously attracting 65,000 attendees prior to the pandemic.”
glenn cannard
“We look forward to seeing locals and visitors come together once again to enjoy everything from festivals, fitness and outdoor events, entertainment and markets to kid friendly events across the 10-day program.”
Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the festival is important in educating locals and visitors about our waterways.
“Our beautiful lakes and waterways form a large part of the Central Coast’s identity and are the reason why many of us choose to live, work and play in the region,” he said.
“The Lakes Festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this and the variety of lifestyle, health and wellbeing and economic benefits our waterways provide our community.
“I encourage all local residents and visitors to take advantage of the exciting events set to light up our local foreshores and waterways this November.”
The Lakes Festival takes place from November 4-13 and spans locations across The Entrance, Picnic Point, Long Jetty, Toukley, Tuggerah, Budgewoi, Terrigal, Avoca, Ettalong and Umina.
To see the full event program including what events are ticketed or require registration, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/thelakesfestival.
The festival is sponsored by Mounties Group and funded by the NSW Government.
Source:
Media release Oct 11
Central Coast Council