Harvest Festival 2024 is just around the corner, but don’t panic if you haven’t got your itinerary sorted ‘cause we’ve got everything you need to know about this Central Coast fave.
Happening on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and Sunday, June 9, 2024, Harvest Festival Central Coast is a celebration of the region’s spectacular hinterland feat. a range of unique events and experiences at over thirty different event hubs.
Stretching from Spencer to Jilliby, the festival gives you the rare chance to have a glimpse behind the farm gates as you explore rural farming communities and picturesque heritage villages right here on the Central Coast.
There are plenty of activities for the whole family right across the hubs including music, free entertainment, interactive activities and of course, the chance to celebrate our local produce along the event trail.
Our picks from Harvest Festival 2024? Well, we can’t go past an intimate breakfast with the adorable alpacas from Iris Lodge.
Starting at just $55 per person, you’ll be treated to a one and a half hour farm visit, where you’ll not only meet the Iris Lodge alpacas, but be able to pat their llamas, cuddle with their sheep, and of course, hand feed their Angus cows.
The adventure culminates in a scrumptious breakfast on the farm amongst the alpacas. Bookings are essential for this popular event so make sure you secure your spot ASAP.
Don’t worry if you can’t make breakfast because Iris Lodge has meet and greets with their alpacas right across the weekend, starting at just $25 per person.
One local farm has your chance to see exactly where your fruit comes from, with Goodmayes Orchard throwing open the farm gates for your chance to pick some zesty mandarins.
You pay for what you pick, with Goodmayes Orchard giving you the chance to fully immerse yourself in farm life.
Plus, you can bring your own picnic to pause and reconnect with nature before continuing on your adventure or grab a coffee and pastry from one of their fantastic vendors on-site.
There are so many more events and events hubs to check out, so make sure you have a peek at the full event program via Love Central Coast’s website here.
Now for the nitty gritty Harvest Festival 2024 details.
This Central Coast festival is proudly presented by Central Coast Council, who are of course urging us to plan and determine what activities we wish to visit ahead so you won’t miss out.
Some key roads around event hubs will be affected over the weekend, so stick to speed limits and expect some delays with increased traffic around the area. The good news is there will be car parking at each location.
In the event of wet weather, stay tuned to the Harvest Festival Facebook page and their website. Or keep yours truly – Star 104.5 – loud because we’ill keep you updated.
Many Harvest Festival event hubs will have limited access to cash points or ATM facilities because they are farm or remote properties so make sure you have some cash handy so you can treat yourself properly (as you should).
See you there!
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Images: Harvest Festival / Central Coast Council / Supplied
By Bek Lougher
