2017 PROGRAM
Celebrate fresh, seasonal local produce whilst exploring our valleys and mountains centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/harvestfestival
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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.
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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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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: Peats Ridge Public School Address: 1231 Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge When: Saturday 10 June Wet weather venue change Time: 8am – 2pm Harvest Long Lunch Join us for a sumptuous shared-plattered 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, along with bush inspired cocktails like Botanica lemon myrtle martinis and Native Hibiscus Sours. 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: Saturday 10 June & 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June Time: 11am – 5pm
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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June Time: 12noon
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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June Time: 10am – 3pm
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 When: Saturday 10 June & Sunday 11 June 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 in a unique Mountains location. This fun filled event will feature a live band with a caller, classic country cook up to keep you and the family entertained. Book your tickets from 8 May 2017. Lauren Wells - paperdaisieevents@gmail.com Address: Address to be provided upon booking 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, along with bush inspired cocktails like Botanica lemon myrtle martinis and Native Hibiscus Sours. 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
Sponsor Thanks Special thanks to our sponsors for their support in 2017.
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