Our Bushland Festival is Back!

Published on 14 July 2023

Cessnock City Council is excited to announce that Our Bushland Festival is back by popular demand, following its successful launch in 2022. The festival will be held at Poppethead Park, Kitchener from Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 September, 2023.

The festival is a celebration of the unique flora and fauna of the Cessnock region and includes bushwalking with local ecologists, market and food stalls, mini workshops and free live music all day including performances by Melody Pool, The Lairs, 24 Strings and Fish Fry.

Cessnock City Council Mayor, Jay Suvaal, is encouraging the community to come along and embrace these special and unique bushlands and experiences.

"Following the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, it’s great to see Our Bushland Festival is returning in 2023," Clr Suvaal said.

"This festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our diverse bushland and build a stronger appreciation for the unique natural treasure in our own backyard.

"There is something for everyone to enjoy and I encourage the community to come along and help celebrate Our Bushland in the Cessnock region."

Among the many exciting activities to join over the weekend is the Evening Spotlight Adventure on Saturday 9; where attendees have the opportunity to join a guided tour to view nocturnal birds, insects, bats, frogs and mammals in their natural environment, led by local ecologists.

Bookings to the Evening Spotlight Adventure are essential. To secure your place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/evening-spotlight-adventure-tickets-670469531417

Our Bushland Festival is sponsored by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Cessnock City Council, Hunter Local Land Services (via the National Landcare Program) and Land Eco Consulting and held in collaboration with BirdLife Australia, Aussie Ark, Hunter Bird Observers Club, Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, and the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

Our Bushland Festival is a free event and all ages are welcome. For more information please visit: https://fb.me/e/2EsedYvcA