WANDILIGONG Nut Festival is sure to get the Bright Autumn Festival off to a cracker this weekend, promising an unforgettable mix of live music, delicious produce, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment and nutty festivities in the picturesque Alpine Valley.
“Our aim is to make the Wandiligong Nut Festival a highlight of the year for both locals and visitors,” festival organiser, Lee Rosser said.
“It’s a time to come together, celebrate the harvest, enjoy great music and support our community.”
This weekend's festival boasts an electrifying lineup featuring: The Seven Ups, masters of deep funk and psych-groove; Nicky Bomba and Wandi All Star Nutters, a special collaboration full of rhythm and energy; the Ben Smith Band, soulful blues rock; Damned Sam and The Preachers, high-energy rockabilly vibes; Charlie Needs Braces, unique looping and indie-pop sounds; Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan, virtuosic vocal and instrumental brilliance; Candice McLeod and The Sweetwaters, folk harmonies that will soothe your soul; DJ Eddy & Tahlia Brain, spinning beats to keep the party going, plus local artists bringing homegrown talent to the big tent stage.
Beyond the tunes, the Wandiligong Nut Festival is bursting with activities for all ages, with a Kids' Zone which boasts a wonderland of fun with a silent disco, circus skills, craft corner, face painting, drumming and DJ workshops and nutty races.
Take a market tour to get the most out of local foodie experiences, watch local produce demos and sample the region’s best seasonal flavors.
Plus, back by popular demand, the Salami Competition allows you watch as local makers go head-to-head to see whose salami reigns supreme.
Attendees can find their flow with yoga sessions and marvel at aerial silks performances, before the sun sets to set the stage for a mesmerizing fire performance and close the evening with a spark!
The festival is proud to support local community groups, including the Wandiligong Primary School, 4 Kids and Carers, Bright Men's Shed, Alpine Multi Skill Group and the Hotham Ski Patrol.
The Wandiligong Nut Festival wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of major sponsors: Alpine Shire, Bright Community Bank, Nightingales Alpine Produce.
This year's festival will be held at Alpine Park, Wandiligong, from 9am to 8pm this Saturday, 26 April, and 9am to 3pm on Sunday, 27 April.
For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: https://www.nutfest.au/the-festival and check in with the Wandiligong Nut Festival Facebook page for updates.