Celebrate Australia Day at the Lake

Date Posted: 14 December 2012

Lock Saturday 26 January into your diary to come along to the Lake Macquarie Festival at Speers Point Park.

This year’s celebration is going to be bigger than ever with a wide range of family-friendly activities planned.

Council’s Manager Community Planning, John Ferguson, said the festival is always a great day out for the community.

“This year, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” Mr Ferguson said. “We will be starting the festival early this year with the Lake Macquarie Farmers Markets at 8am.”

“Throughout the day we’ll have markets, amusement rides and local musical talent on the main stage.”

“I’m particularly looking forward to the evening concert which will feature Australian artists Chris Sebastian and Adam Eckersley.”

“The night will finish with everyone’s favourite, a spectacular fireworks display.”

Program – Lake Macquarie Festival on Australia Day

8am                 Lake Macquarie Farmers Market

11am               Movie on the big screen - Red Dog

12.30pm          Local musical talent on stage

4pm                 Scout canoe race

5pm                Official welcome

5.30pm            Evening concert featuring Chris Sebastian and Adam Eckersley

9pm                 Fireworks