Central Coast Spring 2023 Events
Spring is finally upon us, and with it, a new burst of life from our Central Coast entertainment scene. From festivals to fairs, and challenges to mariners, this guide is our way of welcoming you into the spirit of the season.
Plant Lovers Fair, Kariong Mountains High School
16 – 17 September
Plant parents: this one’s for you. Join in for a full weekend celebration of rare, unique and unusual plants in 40+ exhibitions. Check out the fair’s website here for more info on what plants and products will be available, ranging from the ornamental type to food gardens, trees, ground covers and quality garden products.
Spring Fair at The Springs, Peats RidgeÂ
Saturday, September 16
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There’s no better way to start spring than at The Springs itself, especially with the Spring fair they are hosting coming up soon September 16th. There’ll be woodfire pizza, live music, arts and crafts, food stalls – you name it! The fair will be held from 11am – 5pm. Check out their website for more info.
The Art House, Wyong
Various Dates
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If you’re looking for something to fill your calendar this spring, you can’t go past the range of entertainment on offer at the heart of arts on the Coast. Check their ‘What’s On’ page for details and tickets. Best of luck deciding which to choose!
Street Paws Festival, Umina Beach
Saturday, September 23
A fun festival free for all persons and their pooches that supports local rescues! With lots of pet stalls, free-to-enter-comps, photography exhibitions, food trucks and more on offer, this event sponsored by Leslie St Vet Umina is sure to be a great addition to the spring calendar. See below for a rough itinerary of the day, or check out their facebook for more info.
11.30am – Old timer
12.30pm Best rescue
1.30pm Cutest pooch.
Happening at 3 Carawa Street Umina Beach between 10am – 2pm
Make Way All Ages Music Festival, Kincumber
29 September
With food trucks like The German Grill Haus and Mr Gelato and artists like Soda Simulator, Volume Knob, Voider, Jan and Y.E performing, you wont want to miss this all ages and drug/alcohol free Make Way music festival on 6pm-11pm! If you’re one of the first 100 to purchase your $5 tickets here, then you’ll also get a free hotdog and gelato.
Coastal Twist Festival –Â Woy Woy, Ettalong, Gosford, UminaÂ
September 26 – October 2
What is the Coastal Twist Festival? Seven days of jam-packed surprises, playful and profound fun, and learnings with LGBTIQA+ arts & culture from across our region, state and country! Check out their webpage to look at the exciting range of activities and events being brought to the Coast over the week at various locations.
The Entrance Spring Fair
Saturday, September 30
The Entrance Spring Fair is coming to the Entrance Memorial Park on Saturday September 30th, and is a free event for all the family to enjoy!
Participate in a dazzling array of up to 80 market stalls, thrilling rides for children of all ages, bands and live entertainment on the Memorial Park stage 10am-9pm! Be sure to stick around at 9pm to catch the spectacular fireworks show. Proudly supported by 107.7 Triple M, you can find out more info here.
Bark Park, Gosford Waterfront
Saturday, October 7 Â 1pm-7pm
Your furry friend’s favourite weekend of the year is BACK! Central Coast’s big doggy day out returns. Bring your best friend for an afternoon of food, beers, music and all things DOG!
There’s plenty of fun for the humans too, so check out the event Facebook page for more information.
Mental Health Art Works! Exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery
7 – 17 October 2023
A stop by Gosford Regional Art Gallery and it’s Botanical Gardens is always a good idea for a spring day – rainy or sunny – yet this year there is an even more captivating reason to swing by. With the 2023 theme of “Recovery Happens”, Mental Health Art Works! brings its exhibition to the Coast with a range of works created by people who have been impacted by mental illnesses yet have had the opportunity to tell stories of hope, recovery & growth through art.
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Events on the Central Coast
Gin & Jazz Festival, Davistown RSL
Saturday, October 14
Enjoy six fun hours of Jazz with performances by Simone Waddell and the Rodric White Trio, The Bathtub Gin Orchestra, Rehab Brass Band and Dr Goodvibe. Indulge in gin tastings from some of the world’s best distilleries. Tickets are essential.
Raw Challenge, Doyalson
Saturday, October 14
If you prefer something a little more active, this may be the solution you need. At approximately 7km, gather your friends, family or work crew and tackle this challenging course. When you’re done, enjoy some tasty food, cold drinks and tunes by DJ Magoo. Be sure to register.
Central Coast Mariners, Industree Group Stadium
13 + 20 October
Both the men’s and women’s A-League seasons are set to kick off over two weeks at Industree Stadium. Can our mighty Mariners continue their stunning run of success?
Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, Various Gardens Coastwide
21 – 22 October
After a successful inaugural event last year, the trail is back. Explore, connect and learn as you visit more than 40 of the edible gardens involved in the trail this year. Visit their website for more info on this ticketed, self-guided event.
ChromeFest, Marine Parade, The Entrance
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 October
Celebrating its 15th year, ChromeFest is back! The Entrance will be a buzz of excitement with show cars on display, live entertainment on five outdoor stages, a street cruise, retro market stalls, trade stands, vintage glamour fashion parade, dance demonstrations, the Australian Pin Up Pageant grand final, roving entertainment and more.
Bouddi Coastal Run, Killcare
Saturday, November 11
This event deserves a top spot on your Spring calendar! A 14km & 21km trail run held within Bouddi National Park. Enjoy stunning coastal views with a variety of terrain including smooth trails, cliff tops and hills, sandy expanses and rocky landscapes — the perfect way to experience the outdoors! Enter now here.
Things to do this Spring on the Central Coast
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, Lions Park, Woy Woy
Sunday, November 12
This long-running Peninsula-based festival is back again. Indulge in the famous Sydney Rock Oysters or other scrumptious food options while enjoying a crisp craft beer or wine! Check out more of these delicious stalls via their webpage.Â
Lakes Festival, various locations
3 – 12 November
This huge 10 day celebration of our waterways brings locals and visitors together to enjoy exciting family-friendly activities, along with cultural and educational programs hosted by local organisations and businesses. Visit the dedicated events page to get all the info in the lead-up to the event.
TUBULAR Music and Arts Festival, GosfordÂ
16 – 26 November
This exciting 10-day festival is brought to the coast by a collaboration of Central Coast Music and Arts and the Central Coast Council and promises not only great art and entertainment but also a dedication to environmental sustainability. Read more about this upcoming spring event here.
An Evening with Author Richard Glover, Umina
Friday, November 24
Booklovers of the Central Coast we’ve got the inside scoop on an event you’re not going to want to miss. Hosted by our gorgeous friends at The Bookshop in Umina, expect to enjoy an evening of Q+A with this incredibly popular author.
Keep an eye on The Bookshop Umina’s socials for more details on venue and timings as they are finalised. Not to mention a full calendar of other exciting bookish events you can attend.
Sunsoli play at Drifters Wharf, Gosford
Saturday, November 25
Homegrown Coastie band formally known as the Sea Gypsies, Sunsoli will be wrapping up their three month, new self-titled album, launch tour. Their second last show of the tour is to be held at the one and only Drifters Wharf.
Having played festivals such as Beyond the Valley, Mountain Sounds, and Lost Paradise and opened for Birds of Tokyo, The Rubens, Ocean Alley, and Winston Surfshirt these guys always put on one helluva an epic show. Don’t miss out get your tix here now.
Rolling Sets, Memorial Park, The Entrance
Saturday, December 9
Supported by Triple J, the team behind Rolling Sets sure knows how to bring the big names to the Coast. Get ready to welcome Ocean Alley, the Jungle Giants and Spacey Jane, along with many other incredibly exciting support acts. Sign up to their newsletter for all upcoming announcements and event details!
Let the Good Times Roll Festival, Memorial Park, the Entrance
Sunday, December 10
A huge day of bands, booze, street food and market stalls featuring a killer line up of both homegrown and international artists across two stages. Read more about this epic day here.
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