Lake Mac Festival
Prepare yourself for two days packed full of family fun!
Lake Mac Festival is back in 2022, and better than ever across two days. Additional program details will continue to be added to the program below.
Saturday 22 January 2022
The weekend will kick-off on Saturday 22 January with the Family Fun Day - a free family breakfast at the new and improved Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay from 8am-noon proudly sponsored by Carlo's IGA Woodrising.
From 5-9.30pm, live sites and activations at Warners Bay Foreshore, Brooks Parade Reserve Belmont, Rathmines Park, Swansea Bay Beach and the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) at Booragul will bring fun for the whole family to enjoy. Music, food trucks and exciting activities will be available to all, as well as a fireworks spectacular at 9pm.
Simultaneous fireworks displays will light up Lake Macquarie from end to end. The displays will ignite from three pontoons and will be seen from all activated sites across the city including Warners Bay, Boorgaul, Belmont, Rathmines and Swansea. View map locations here.
Sunday 23 January 2022
On Sunday 23 January, the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of relaxed vibes, good food, wine and oz music at Speers Point Park from 11am-5pm.
Family Fun Day (Saturday 22 January) - Croudace Bay
Thomas H Halton Park, Bareki Road, Croudace Bay
Time
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Details
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7.30-8.00am
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Yoga in the park (bring your own mat)
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8.00am
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Free breakfast while stocks last (proudly sponsored by Carlo's IGA Woodrising)
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8.00-8.40am
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Little Scallywagz 'Jolly Pirate Show' followed by meet and greet and photo opportunities
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8.40-9.00am
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Welcome from Mayor of Lake Macquarie Kay Fraser and Carlo's IGA Woodrising
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9.00-12.00pm
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Entertainment by Tim Harding (originally one of the Hi-5 group members)
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8.00am-12.00pm
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Kids games from Gecko Sports including mini obstacle course, ball games and more
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| 8.00am-12.00pm |
Face painting |
8.00am-12.00pm
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Pre-loved book giveaway
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Big Bang (Saturday 22 January) - Warners Bay
Warners Bay Foreshore, The Esplanade, Warners Bay
Time
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Details
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4.00-9.00pm
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Markets and food vans
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4.00-9.00pm
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Megamania children's mechanical ride
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| 6.00-9.00pm |
Live entertainment by Tre Soul Band
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9.00pm
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Fireworks spectacular
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Big Bang (Saturday 22 January) - Belmont
Brooks Parade Reserve, Belmont
Time
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Details
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5.00-6.00pm
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Children's entertainment by Ship O' Fools Clown Troupe
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| 5.00-9.00pm |
Food vans
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| 5.00-9.00pm |
Megamania children's mechanical ride |
| 6.00-9.00pm |
Live entertainment by The Rumour Trio
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9.00pm
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Fireworks spectacular |
Big Bang (Saturday 22 January) - Rathmines
Rathmines Park, Stilling Street, Rathmines
Time
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Details
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| 4.00-9.30pm |
Food vans and sweet treats
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4.00-8.00pm
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Kids zone, face painting and wooden games area
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| 4.00-9.00pm |
Live acoustic music and roving entertainment
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9.00pm
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Fireworks spectacular |
Big Bang (Saturday 22 January) - Swansea
Swansea Bay Beach, Dobinson Drive, Swansea
Time
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Details
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| 12.00-9.30pm |
Food vans
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| 12.00-9.30pm |
Australian music playlist and live music
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12.00-9.30pm
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Kids zone
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9.00pm
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Fireworks spectacular |
Big Bang (Saturday 22 January) - Booragul
Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC), First Street, Booragul
Time
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Details
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5.00-8.00pm
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Sausage sizzle and ice-cream van
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5.00-8.00pm
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Kids art activity and face painting
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6.00-9.00pm
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Live music
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7.00-9.00pm
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Three Bears Cafe at MAC yapang open for takeaway
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7.00-8.30pm
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Museum of Art and Culture, yapang will be open to the public showcasing the current exhibitions
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6.30-8.30pm
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Roving performer
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6.30-9.30pm
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Palette of a different kind - MAC yapang experience featuring an exclusive cellar door style gin tasting with local makers from Earp Distilling Co and paired delicacies from Three Bears Cafe. Tickets are $55 per person and bookings essential.
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9.00pm
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Fireworks spectacular
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Sunday Sessions (Sunday 23 January) -Speers Point
Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point
Time
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Details
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| 11.00am-5.00pm |
Food vans and market stalls
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11.00am-5.00pm
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Wine, beer, cider and gin stalls
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| 11.00am-5.00pm |
Live music from musicians playing Australian music
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| 11.00am-5.00pm |
Kids zone
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Fireworks
Simultaneous fireworks displays will light up Lake Macquarie from end to end. The displays will ignite from three pontoons and will be seen from all activated sites across the city including Warners Bay, Boorgaul, Belmont, Rathmines and Swansea.
This project has received $15,000 and is partially funded by the NSW Government’s The Festival of Place. Learn more about The Festival of Place and its programs.
Proudly sponsored by:
When
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Saturday, 22 January 2022 | 08:00 AM
- Sunday, 23 January 2022 | 05:00 PM
Location
Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay
Warners Bay Foreshore
Brooks Parade, Belmont
Rathmines Foreshore
Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC), Booragul
Speers Point Park