Several Central Coast Council flagship events are set to return during the spring and summer months as life in the region returns to normal following COVID-19 restrictions in recent years.
Making a return this year are The Lakes Festival, which is currently underway, Love Lanes and Flavours by the Sea.
Also back on the calendar are New Year’s Eve at The Entrance and Australia Day at Gosford celebrations.
Council Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said there would be an eclectic mix of entertainment and activities for locals and visitors to enjoy through to the end of summer.
“Events are an important part of our community framework, providing opportunity for residents, businesses, local creatives and visitors to connect,” Cannard said.
“We also had a number of Event Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) go to market this year, allowing businesses and local community groups to submit their ideas to get involved and help take our local events to the next level.
“Due to the pandemic and also the extreme weather conditions experienced on the Central Coast, we have missed the opportunity to come together with our friends, family and neighbours over the past few years.
“The coming event season offers us all the chance to once again celebrate why we continue to live, work and play on the Central Coast.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart said it was great to watch local events continue to grow, with the input of ideas and participation from residents and businesses.
“Our local events continue to get bigger and better, putting the Central Coast on the map as a favourable destination to visit,” he said.
“Given that a number of Council’s major events are happening this spring and summer, we will undoubtedly see an increase in visitors to our region which brings with it an important economic boost for local businesses.”
The Lakes Festival runs until November 13.
Love Lanes will be held at Wyong on February 11, with Flavours by the Sea to return on March 25.
Also on the calendar are: NYE at The Entrance on December 31; Social Spaces, Coastwide, from December-May 2023; Australia Day in Gosford on January 26.
Further events to be funded by Council include: Christmas Carols at The Entrance in December; Christmas at Toukley in December; Entrance Markets at Waterfront Plaza to run quarterly from now until June, 2023; and the Toukley Hot Rod Show, running in March.
To view upcoming events near you, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events
Source:
Media release, Nov 7
Central Coast Council