Join Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers for a hands on instructed archery experience. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages six plus. Pre book sessions or drop in between 9am and 2pm on either day, event days.

Cuddle, feed, and learn about adorable farm animals at a certified organic farm! Meet goats, babydoll sheep, chickens, ducks, and cows, bottle-feed babies, hunt for eggs, and discover farm life with friendly farmers. A farmtastic hands-on adventure awaits!  

Join Iris Lodge Alpacas at the Central Coast Harvest Festival in Jilliby for an eco certified, award recognised farm visit. Meet friendly alpacas, learn sustainable care, and enjoy accessible pathways for all abilities in community.

Are you passionate about arts and crafts? Looking for a relaxing day out just one hour north of Sydney? Come along to Artisans on Acres during the 2026 Harvest Festival, where creativity and community come together!

A wonder-filled day at the farm for the whole family!   Feel like you are in another world as you walk through the Tall Forest. Be creative and make something beautiful. Get your hands dirty and plant a tree. Feed treats to a horse.  Enjoy Cue & Crew burgers, live music, snacks, great coffee, demonstrations and stalls.  Book the kids tickets for unique experiences with our therapy horses. 

Celebrate the amazing platypus that inhabit Wyong river. Learn about their habitat, what they eat and how they protect themselves. Go on a waterbug hunt, watch a wildlife show and spot the local birdlife while you enjoy a walk through the stunning village of Mardi. 

A fun, beginner-friendly family dance night with easy group dances, no partner needed, sausage sizzle on site, and live country music by The Waterbombers band.

Celebrate Harvest Festival with a countryside picnic at The Rustic Nest, a sandstone retreat in Yarramalong Valley. Bring a blanket, relax on lawns and wander the gardens. Enjoy a Ploughman’s grazing lunch and treats from Angel Sussurri Cafe.

Want to experience what farm life is really like? Pat the cow, cuddle a chook, collect the eggs & see the pigs being fed. This is an informative and interactive 90 min tour of a chemical free, regenerative farm.

Taste Australia’s best single malt whisky in the beautiful Yarramalong Valley, and learn from the makers the amazing story behind how our local distillery took on the world, and won!

Enjoy a family-friendly day at Bambinos on the Farm: markets, café treats, tractor rides, orange picking, live music, games, kids activities, and dog-friendly orchard vibes.

An enchanting high tea experience nestled amongst the peach trees. In celebration of the harvest theme Orchard House has curated an exquisite menu showcasing local produce from the orchard and surrounding farms. 

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Yarramalong Valley, the historic rural retreat offers the ultimate getaway for up to 10 guests, making it perfect for families and friends looking to immerse themselves in the festival spirit.

Angel Sussurri & Amber Lane Distillery present a Harvest Festival whiskey pairing dinner featuring a four-course degustation of local produce, matched with award-winning whiskies, guided tastings, live acoustic music, and styling in historic manor gardens.

Come and join us at our Shindig, where strangers become friends over live music, market stalls and food and beverages.

By day, explore animal exhibits, family attractions and the café in a atmosphere. After dark, join Twilight Wildlife Tours and Night Zoo Tours with keepers, uncovering nocturnal behaviours, conservation stories, the zoo’s sights and sounds.

Enjoy Devonshire teas and a family BBQ on the covered veranda at Wyong Creek Hall, hosting local art, craft and businesses, wildlife exhibits, native plant sales, ceramic art, valley ambience, local history displays, and accessibility.

Follow the food trail and enjoy cuisine from local restaurants, free family‑friendly activities and live music as you wander through the historic, vibrant suburb of Wyong, sampling flavours, meeting locals, and soaking up the atmosphere.

Enjoy a vibrant community market with fresh local produce and handmade goods: eggs, seasonal veg, flowers, seedlings and bushtucker plants, plus honey, jams and local meats. Sip barista coffee, grab cake or BBQ, enjoy live music and kids activities.

Visit the Alison Homestead Museum and hear a local historian share stories of the homestead and surrounding district. Explore fascinating exhibits, browse the plant nursery, and relax with a traditional Devonshire tea, including fresh tea or coffee.

Family-friendly outdoor cinema night under the stars, featuring a children’s movie, fire pits, snacks, s’mores, face painting and games, celebrating community!

A fun, family‑friendly Community Volunteer Hub with CWA and Kulnura RFS featuring tasty budget‑friendly food, handmade goods, scone demos, fire‑safety tips, and fire‑truck exploration.

The Homestead is set on two hectares in a rural setting on Wyong's first land grant dating back to 1825. See displays of memorabilia, furniture, toys, household items, photos, equipment, machinery and tools relating to the early settlers of Wyong and surrounds. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea and listen to a historical talk about the property. 

Wyong Town Park will host Taste of Wyong where you can enjoy cuisines from the many local restaurants, free family friendly activities and live music from local musicians. Come and join the fun and celebrate the Harvest Festival!

Come along to taste award winning whiskey and some of the best whiskey being made in Australia. Learn about the time-honoured alchemical tradition of distillation in Amber Lane's massive 3600 Litre copper still. 

Enjoy a day by the river and try and spot a wild platypus, catch waterbugs, test the water quality and listen to talks from experts. Join a birdwatching tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Woodbury Inn Park, Mardi.

Ringers Western will have a range of live homegrown artists, stalls, food vans, and  in store deals so there’s something for everyone. It’s a great day to call in as you make your way through the harvest festival.  

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled, charitable day at Amazement Farm and Fun Park!  Enjoy a Charity BBQ in the carpark, with some adorable animals to see! Afterwards, buy a ticket and explore the park and all it has to offer. With games, rides, mazes, and the cafe, it's the perfect day out for your family. Plus, enjoy half-price encounters at the gate on the day—spaces are limited based on group sizes, so make sure to get there early!

Harvest Festival at The Springs is a relaxed, family‑friendly celebration of food and community. Enjoy woodfired pizza, sweet and savoury food stalls, local produce and makers, live music and country vibes. Bring a picnic rug and unwind on the grass.

Visit the Club on a flying day to tour the hangar, try the flight simulator and watch aircraft in action. Purchase insured Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors, available throughout the Harvest Festival weekend celebrations.

Visit Zestiny Farm for a day of informative talks, fun for the kids, fresh produce, delicious food and entertainment.

Experience life on the farm with a beautiful walk around our farm, honey tasting and feedings our cows and Flora the Alpaca. Bring a rug, enjoy a paddock to plate sausage sizzle as you listen to live country music!

Try target archery with Coast Archers at our purpose built field. Learn stance, safety, loading and shooting basics in a guided session. All equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothing and enjoy getting arrows flying straight.

Visit the new and interactive Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre and enjoy breaktaking views. Keep the kids entertained with a live theatre performance from local company Gibber or hone your water-wise gardening skills with a free workshop on wicking beds.

Discover Central Coast hinterland growers and artisan stalls at Mangrove Mountain Hall, enjoy picnic lunches, live music, food, and free family games during Harvest Festival.

Free Harvest Festival Nights event celebrating hinterland farming through art, music and stories, featuring food vendors, night markets, live bands, film screening, dance finale, camping.

Westy's Place Camp out with live music, fire drums, hearty local meals, fire-side gatherings and an optional overnight stay under the stars, various ticketing options available.

Come and enjoy this unique organic nursery & farm in Somersby. The nursery features a beautiful range of indoor and outplants, succulents, fresh and dried plants. Stay and take a workshop and use succulents or dried flowers to create a beautiful keepsake. For those green finger gardeners, enjoy an organic garden workshop and guided tour of the farm. 

A Harvest Festival favourite! Pick your own Pecans at Artisan Estate amongst 400 beautiful pecan trees. Watch tree shaking and agricultural demonstrations which are on throughout the weekend. This is a fun filled family event that can't be missed. 

Enjoy time to explore this native production nursery and see the diverse range of native plants the nursery propagates and grows to help attract birds and other fauna to the Central Coast. Nursery tours are available to learn about the process how the nursery's work is helping local bush regeneration. Plants can be purchased so you too can grow them at home.

Come and visit the mandarin orchards and enjoying picking the zesty fruit!  Bring along a picnic, or grab a coffee and pastry from some of our fabulous vendors, and sit within our wild grass picnic area to pause and reconnect with nature before continuing on with your adventure on the Harvest Trail.

Immerse yourself in a world of entertainment and fun that brings family and friends together. With amazing live music to get you dancing and a delicious food experience to get your taste buds tingling and a huge range of craft beers, premium wines, handmade gins to enjoy. And, with tons of kid's entertainment, it’s the festival for all ages.

Established in 1964, this much‑loved shop serves delicious homemade food made with local produce. Enjoy juicy burgers, great coffee and drinks, with gluten‑free and vegan options. Find local honey, fresh produce and soak up classic country charm. 

Enjoy a stop along the way and refresh with our Devonshire Tea and pick up some gifts from our craft stall. We also have plants and cakes for sale with a history display plus plenty more.

Local artist Peter Denton showcases his gallery with framed photographs available for viewing and purchase. The collection features stunning images of High Country, African Wildlife and local scenery.

Nestled in the heart of Budegwoi enjoy a varied menu of wholesome and nutritious food.  With specials such as their special pavlova, nacho or bbq bacon buttery croissants, this charming cafe will excite your taste buds.

We welcome a newbie cafe to the Coast serving nourishing foods made from seasonal ingredients, leaving you feeling healthy and full of goodness. From fresh bean and pork burrito bowls to banana and walnut muffins, this newcomer has its customer's health at heart. 

In the heart of Wyong, up a gallery precinct laneway is a bustling cafe serving speciality coffee and house baked goods. Stop by for an early morning coffee before work or brunch in style with food set to bring your taste buds alive! 

Using the freshest and finest ingredients from the Central Coast, this cafe wholeheartedly believes in supporting local. Their sustainable menu boasts a delicious selection of gourmet sandwiches, hearty salads, tasty pastas, tempting treats and speciality coffee.

The Central Coast's dessert bar and coffee shop is a sweet treat for anyone! The cafe offers a variety of delicious house made cupcakes and treats along with barista made coffee. Why not combine your visit with taking a class and learning how to decorate your own cupcakes and cakes!

Nestled in the Riverside business park, this go-to popular spot is a great place for coffee, breakfast and lunch, serving a variety tasty fresh meals and sweet treats. Enjoy the contemporary cafes feels while you relax inside or out. 

The name of the cafe says it all, a place where the locals like to go! With an extensive range of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, enjoy the taste of authentic artisan bakes breads, speciality coffee and a selection of house made provisions. 

Multi award winning bakery baking fresh artisan loaves, cakes and pies daily! Stop by for a homemade pie and see what has the town talking. Try their brisket and BBQ bourbon with jalapenos and cheese pie and afterwards treat yourself to a coffee and lamington to go!

Nourishing, wholesome and simple food to make your day and life better. This non-for-profit cafe, gives back to the community through pathway careers, making a difference to the lives of locals. Enjoy great 'grab and go' healthy muffins or dine in for a satisfying breakfast or lunch.

Located right between the beach and lake, step inside the breezy coastal feels of this boutique coffee house and relax into the vibes of the Coast. This paw friendly cafe offers a puppachino for your dog and an array seasonal blended coffee for humans!

Enjoy a freshly baked muffin in a mug served with a perfectly brewed coffee while unwinding from a busy morning. Stay for lunch and dine on the revamped terrace deck and let the sound of the waves wash away your worries. 

At the North Entrance Surf Live Saving Club, the busy cafe has all the food you need to replenish your energy after a morning at the beach surfing and swimming. Fill up on gourmet burgers, fresh juices and ice teas! 

Sit inside this coastal cafe and feel the vibes of the beach come to you. With a coastal blue and white theme decor, it's a great place to have a yummy breakfast bowl to start the day or a poke bowl for lunch. Perhaps you'd fancy an order to go and picnic on beach! 

Situated next to the iconic Norah Head Lighthouse and the rock pool, pop in for a healthy breakfast after an early morning beach walk or a beautiful brunch to replenish your body after climbing the steps of the famous lighthouse. 

Local teenager, Keira Smith is an inspiring young woman making a huge impact in the Central Coast community. She started Woman Hood Central Coast after her Nana Reet recalled the poverty she endured growing up and the limited access to feminine supplies. Now Woman Hood Central Coast connects local businesses with individuals who want to support the local community. 

Start your day with a freshly squeezed healthy juice or a nutritious acai bowl or smoothie made while you wait.  With your body fuelled, take a walk along Umina Beach and watch the surfers ride in the morning waves. 

With a wrap-around veranda, this charming bakehouse cafe welcomes you to sit and watch the world go by. Explore the delicious locally baked treats with your barista coffee or try their famous Greek Souvlaki Pita! 

Surrounded with native trees and peaceful views over Brisbane Waters, this rustic coffee shack near Lion's Park is a great place to recharge. With good vibes, easy bites and great coffee, come down and grab a bite to eat and a coffee to go. 

Supporting local businesses and using the freshest local ingredients, this beachside bakery is serving Copacabana with coffees, croissants and cakes. Enjoy seasonal flavours, small bites but keep some room for their creamy icecream!

With sustainability at heart, these local legends carefully select, blend and roast their coffee for consistent flavour and quality. Order a sustainably sourced coffee to sip on while you relax in the comfort of the converted warehouse.  Before you leave, pick up a bag of beans or biodegradable coffee pods to go!

In the heart of sunny Saratoga, the bustling and busy cafe springs to life to serve locals and visitors with everything from breakfast to lunch. Sit outside with your four-legged friend and if you're lucky, you may catch some live music on the weekends.

Located minutes from the stunning Davistown waterfront and Central Ferry Wharf, this popular cafe with a dog friendly back garden area is ready to serve breakfast, brunch and lunch plus an assortment of mouthwatering house baked goodies.

Conveniently located in this lively suburb, you can be sure to experience an international menu to tickle your taste buds! Sip on cappuccino or milkshakes, enjoy all day breakfast and lunch and dine indoors or out. Don't forget to bring your four-legged friend because dogs are very welcome here too. 

Take the train to Tascott and step inside a cafe where you can taste local cuisines as well as South African delights.  Try bunny pies, bunny chow and koeksisters that are made onsite from recipes handed down through generations as well as house made cakes, slices and curries.