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Enjoy the views and warm your heart over this June long weekend. Soak up the live music, free entertainment and celebrate our local produce from around the region. Follow our event trail, visit local farms, pick your own fruit and relax at our event hubs. All event information can be found at www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/harvestfestival Drive Safely We urge people to drive safely throughout the Festival. Some key roads around event hubs will be affected on event days, stick to speed limits and expect some delays with increased traffic around the area. There will be ample car parking at each activity and remember to always look out for your mate and drive responsibly. Stay Connected! Stay up to date with all things Harvest Festival including sneak peaks, event information and much more! Like us on Facebook, Harvest Festival Central Coast and follow using #harvestfestcc Need Accommodation? Noonaweena: Luxurious and peaceful, Noonaweena provides an elegant, intuitive space for your escape. Enjoy stylish lodgings cleverly designed to integrate the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape with contemporary architecture. www.noonaweena.com.au Mangrove Yoga Farm Weekend: We sometimes forget to tune in with nature and get our hands dirty. But it s the simplest way to ground yourself. Come and join like-minded people in planting, caring for, harvesting and eating pure food. www.mangroveyoga.org/farm-weekends Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventure: Glenworth Valley will have a pop up luxurious styled camping village, where people can stay the night in the comfort of an impressive well equipped bell tent. www.glenworth.com.au See what else the Central Coast has to offer: Hotels and Motels: www.visitcentralcoast.com.au Camping and Holiday Parks: www.cchp.com.au
Permaculture Homestead Tour Tour through our veggie patch, food forest, animal systems, composts, worm farms and market garden. Seasonal produce will be for sale. Enjoy a 2 hour tour with morning tea. Book now: www.valleysendfarm.net Where: Valley s End Farm Address: 145 Beaven Lane, Jilliby Time: 9am Pick Your Own Pecan Come and pick your own pecans with tree shaking demonstrations at 11am and 2pm. Free entry, pay for what you pick. www.pecanlady.com.au Where: The Pecan Lady Address: 30 Ulinga Road, Somersby Time: 9am 4pm Pick Your Own Organic Vegies Pick your own vegetables and enjoy a tour of the Yoga Farm. Mangrove Yoga Farm operates as a community-supported agriculture farm. It represents a way for communities to farm together, for people to know where their food comes from and how it is grown. Where: Mangrove Yoga Farm Address: 119 Pembertons Hill Rd, Mangrove Mountain Time: 9am & 10.30am
Pick Your Own Oranges Pick your own navel (winter) oranges. They taste so much better straight off the tree. Free entry, pay for what you pick. Where: Wyuna Farm Address: 988 George Downes Drive, Kulnura Time: 10am 4pm Grace Springs Farm Naturally farmed wholefoods who support chemical free farming. Enjoy devonshire tea on arrival followed by a 2 hour tour of the property with the farmer. Book now: www.gracespringsfarm.com.au Where: Grace Springs Farm Address: 1128 George Downes Drive, Kulnura Time: 10am & 2pm Wyuna Farm Story Enjoy the Wyuna Farm Story and hear about the history of the farm from natural bush through several evolutionary eras. Entry is by gold coin donation. Where: Wyuna Farm Address: 988 George Downes Drive, Kulnura Time: 11am & 2pm Open Garden Visit a beautiful private garden and enjoy tea and coffee under the vine covered gazebo. Entry is by gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House. Address: 171 Greta Road, Kulnura Time: 10am 4pm
Mountain Growers Market Local Farmers Market - Straight from the farm to you. Seasonal mountain fresh produce available for sale with live music and entertainment. Where: The Barn Address: 1109 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge When: Saturday 10 June Time: 8am 2pm Harvest Long Lunch Join us for a sumptuous shared-table 3 course meal showcasing local produce with a performance by local musician Toby Wells. Book now: www.noonaweena.com.au Where: Noonaweena When: Saturday 10 June Address: 1442 George Downes Drive, Kulnura Time: 1pm 4pm Mangrove District Market Local Farmers Markets - Organic fruit and veg for sale including local honey, eggs, jams and preserves, native plants with bush tucker varieties and much more. Where: Mangrove Mountain Hall Address: Cnr Waratah Road and Wisemans Ferry Road, Mangrove Mountain When: Sunday 11 June Time: 8am 4pm Country Cooking Participants will discover a variety of skills in making good old country fare such as scones, lemon butter, pickles and Moroccan bread. Morning tea and lunch will be included in ticket price. Book your place from 8 May: www.trybooking.com/pcbu Where: Mangrove Mountain Union Church Address: 2154 Wisemans Ferry Road, Mangrove Mountain When: Sunday 11 June Time: 10.30am 3pm Tapas Tastes of the Harvest Local tapas will be enjoyed at The Springs with all ingredients sourced locally. For more information and to make a booking: www.the-springs.com.au Where: The Springs Address: 1080 Peat s Ridge Road, Peats Ridge When: Sunday 11 June Time: 11am - 5pm 993 George Downes Drive, Kulnura
The Food Farm Harvest your own potatoes and other vegetables, meet your meat and find out how beef and lamb is farmed with interactive workshops, backyard chicken displays, vintage tractors, working clydesdale demonstrations and much more. www.thefoodfarm.com.au Where: The Food Farm Address: 216 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek When: Saturday 10 June Time: 10am 4pm Day on the Farm Enjoy the day out on a local working citrus farm. Explore the property, experience fruit picking and learn how their oranges are turned into locally owned juice. There will be community stalls, live music and entertainment, food stalls and local produce suppliers. www.eastcoastbeverages.com.au Where: East Coast Beverages Address: 993 George Downes Drive, Kulnura When: Sunday 11 June Time: 10am 4pm Bush Tucker Talks Bush Tucker and Bush Medicine - Learn how Aboriginal Australians got everything they needed from the bush. Tour included in park entry with adults at children s prices during the Harvest Festival. Book now: www.walkaboutpark.com.au Where: Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park Address: 1 Darkinjung Road, Calga Time: 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm Paintball Open Day Paintball demonstrations for people over 16 years. BBQ and refreshments will be available for purchase on the day. For more information: www.paintballplace.com.au Where: The Paintball Place Address: Cnr Springs & Greta Road, Kulnura Time: 10am 4pm Glenworth Grazing Enjoy food and adventure at this rustic and unique destination as you make your way along the Festival Trail. Enjoy the outside grassed area with live music, market and food stalls. Experience the afternoon highlight event of the Running of the Horses when over 200 horses run across the valley into the riding yards. www.glenworth.com.au Where: Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventure Address: 69 Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley Time: 11am 5pm
Exposure Photographic Exhibition Exposure is the Central Coast s annual, acquisitive photographic prize and public exhibition. The competition aims to promote the art of photography and to showcase still-based works. Where: The Art House Address: 19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong Time: 10am 2pm Happy Crafts View and purchase a wide variety of art and craft fashioned by local artists and community groups. Where: Yarramalong School of Arts Address: Cnr Leewood Close & Yarramalong Road, Yarramalong Time: 10am 3pm Art and Craft Exhibition The art and craft exhibition will showcase local artist s drawings, photographs, paintings and other various mediums of art. Artwork will also be for sale during the Festival. Where: Kulnura Memorial Hall Address: Cnr Greta Road & George Downes Drive, Kulnura Time: 10am 3pm
Adventure Activities - Registrations Essential Mooney Mooney Creek Catchment Crawl Stopping at various sites including Mooney Mooney Dam, participants will be engaged in water testing activities, water bug surveys, habitat assessments and listening to guest speakers talk about local history and the environment. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Book now: www.cen.org.au Where: Mooney Mooney Creek Address: Address will be provided on booking When: Saturday 10 June Time: 9am 3pm Central Coast Mountain Bike Tours All-inclusive mountain bike adventure in the Ourimbah State Forest finishing at a local farm property. Suited for beginner level riders with moderate fitness. Return shuttle service included. For more info: www.ccmtbtours.com.au Where: Kulnura - Yarramalong Address: Address will be provided on booking When: Saturday 10 June Time: 12.30pm 3pm Mangrove Yoga Enjoy a yoga class followed by a vegetarian lunch from fresh produce picked locally from the Mangrove Yoga Farm. Book now: www.mangroveyoga.org Where: Mangrove Yoga Farm Address: 300 Mangrove Creek Road, Mangrove Creek Time: 12noon Mountain Gliders Take in the sights and feel what it is like to soar in the sky before touching down at the Mangrove Mountain airstrip. Book now: www.ccsoaring.com.au Where: Central Coast Soaring Club Address: Bloodtree Road, Mangrove Mountain Time: 9am 4pm Wyong River Catchment Crawl Go with the flow! Follow Wyong River from Kulnura to Tacoma and visit special places to learn about the environment and waterways. Coach travel, morning tea and lunch included. Book now: www.loveourlivinglakes.com.au Where: Depart from Council Civic Centre, Wyong Address: 2 Hely St, Wyong When: Sunday 11 June Time: 8.30am 3pm
Farm Barn Dance Swing you partner round and round at this year s Farm Barn Dance. This fun filled event will feature a live band with a caller, classic country cook up and sideshow alley stalls to keep you and the family entertained. Book your tickets now: www.glenworth.com.au Where: Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventure Address: 69 Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley When: Saturday 10 June Time: 5pm 10pm Tapas Tastes of the Harvest Local tapas will be enjoyed at The Springs with all ingredients sourced locally. Sit by the fire and enjoy the tastes of the harvest all weekend and listen to live music from 5pm til late on Saturday 10 June. For more information and to make a booking: www.the-springs.com.au Where: The Springs Address: 1080 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge When: Saturday 10 June Time: 11am til late Sublime Degustation Dining Enjoy high culinary art and good company during your 5 course degustation menu with matching wines sourced locally from farmers. Book now: www.mmmclub.com.au Where: Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club Address: 18 Hallards Road, Central Mangrove When: Sunday 11 June Time: 6pm 11pm
Saturday 10 June What Where Event Time Mountain Growers Market Peats Ridge Food Hub 8am - 2pm Homestead Tour Jilliby Open Farm 9am Mountain Bike Tours Kulnura - Yarramalong Hands On 12.30pm - 3pm Mountain Gliders Mangrove Mountain Hands On 9am - 4pm Catchment Crawl Mooney Mooney Creek Hands On 9am - 3pm Pick Your Own Pecan Somersby Open Farm 9am - 4pm Pick Your Own Vegies Mangrove Mountain Open Farm 9am & 10.30am Pick Your Own Oranges Kulnura Open Farm 10am - 4pm Open Garden Kulnura Open Farm 10am - 4pm Grace Springs Farm Kulnura Open Farm 10am & 2pm Exposure Exhibition Wyong Art Trail 10am - 2pm Happy Crafts Yarramalong Art Trail 10am - 3pm Art and Craft Exhibition Kulnura Art Trail 10am - 3pm The Food Farm Wyong Creek Family Fun 10am - 4pm Bush Tucker Talks Calga Family Fun 10am - 2pm Paintball Open Day Kulnura Family Fun 10am - 4pm Wyuna Farm Story Kulnura Open Farm 11am & 2pm Harvest Long Lunch Kulnura Food Hub 1pm - 4pm Mangrove Yoga Mangrove Mountain Hands On 12pm Glenworth Grazing Glenworth Valley Family Fun 11am - 5pm Tapas of the Harvest Peats Ridge Food Hub 11am - late Farm Barn Dance Glenworth Valley Family Fun 5pm - 10pm Sunday 11 June What Where Event Time Mangrove District Market Mangrove Mountain Food Hub 8am - 4pm Homestead Tour Jilliby Open Farm 9am Mountain Gliders Mangrove Mountain Hands On 9am - 4pm Catchment Crawl Wyong River Hands On 8.30am - 3pm Pick Your Own Pecan Somersby Open Farm 9am - 4pm Pick Your Own Vegies Mangrove Mountain Open Farm 9am & 10.30am Pick Your Own Oranges Kulnura Open Farm 10am - 4pm Open Garden Kulnura Open Farm 10am - 4pm Day on the Farm Kulnura Family Fun 10am - 4pm Grace Springs Farm Kulnura Open Farm 10am & 2pm Exposure Exhibition Wyong Art Trail 10am - 2pm Happy Crafts Yarramalong Art Trail 10am - 3pm Art and Craft Exhibition Kulnura Art Trail 10am - 3pm Bush Tucker Talks Calga Family Fun 10am - 2pm Paintball Open Day Kulnura Family Fun 10am - 4pm Wyuna Farm Story Kulnura Open Farm 11am & 2pm Country Cooking Mangrove Mountain Food Hub 10.30am - 3pm Mangrove Yoga Mangrove Mountain Hands On 12pm Glenworth Grazing Glenworth Valley Family Fun 11am - 5pm Tapas of the Harvest Peats Ridge Food Hub 11am 5pm Sublime Dining Central Mangrove Food Hub 6pm - 11pm
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