Harvest Festival

Celebrate the Central Coast’s spectacular hinterland this June long weekend for Harvest Festival

With over 30 event HUBS, Harvest Festival offers the rare chance to take a glimpse behind the farm gate as you explore nine rural farming communities and their picturesque heritage villages right on the Central Coast.

We are celebrating our fantastic local produce from around the region. We ask all attendees to be respectful when visiting locally owned properties and farms, and we thank all the event hub partners who are opening their gates and giving us a glimpse of what they do every day.

Young girl throwing leaves in pecan orchards Harvest Festival

Choose your own adventure!

Pick your own experiences

Our local farm gates are opening their orchards to the public this long weekend for Harvest Festival so you can enjoy picking your own fruit, flowers and nuts in the orchards! 

Pick your own sunflowers at Bloom Barn photo by James Horan
People holding chickens at Grace Springs Farm Central Coast

Rural farm gate experiences

Explore the regions rural farms, feed the animals and experience a behind the scenes glimpse at what working life is like.

Music and dancing experiences

The Harvest Festival isn't all about food, there will be plenty of toe tapping live music from local artists and dancing to enjoy as you travel around the Central Coast hinterland.

Glenworth food and grazing festival live music
Winter days in the Hinterland

Food and beverage experiences

Taste the produce of the Central Coast enjoying the region's finest ingredients as you eat and drink you way around the Harvest Festival.

Tours, workshops and educational experiences

Enjoy a range of guided tours, educational talks and creative workshops while you explore the hinterland region this June long weekend at the Harvest Festival.

High on Hawkesbury River image by Heritage Ventures
Artisan Estate pecan picking fields

Open days

During the Harvest Festival, our farms and community will hold open days inviting you to come and take a look around.  Enjoy an exciting range of activities and memorable experiences on your Harvest Festival journey. 

Nursery experiences

The region's local nurseries are full of native and organic flowers, unique succulents, rare plants and will be offering the public a range of workshops and guided tours this Harvest Festival weekend.

women holding floral wreaths
Central Coast historical Alison homestead harvest festival community hub

Community hubs

Throughout the harvest Festival, there are designated Community Hubs where you can engage with the locals as you explore the Harvest Festival this June Long Weekend.

 

Helpful tips

Book and plan ahead

Check out our program to see what activities to visit and be sure to book ahead so you don’t miss out. In some locations there is limited reception, and we advise you to plan your Harvest Festival weekend before you leave home.

Drive safely

We urge people to drive safely throughout Harvest Festival. Some key roads around event hubs will be affected over the weekend. Stick to speed limits and expect some delays with increased traffic around the area. There will be car parking at each location.

Whatever the weather

In the event of wet weather, check our Facebook page or stay tuned to Star FM 104.5 for updates.

Eftpos availability is minimal

Some of our event hubs have limited access to cash points or ATM facilities as they are on farms or remote properties. Please bring cash, so you can enjoy the many activities around the region.

Sustainability pledge

We encourage our community and our guests to tread lightly and go slow on the NSW Central Coast. We invite you to respect our slice of paradise by checking out some simple 'house rules' via our Sustainability Pledge.

Photo by James Horan sunflowes at Bloom Barn

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