The Lakes Festival is back for 2025 and will be held from 7 November to 16 November 2025.

We are looking for organisations and businesses to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to help us build The Lakes Festival program for 2025 with a range of fun and innovative activities and events.

No idea is too big or too small, so let your mind soar!

Previously our program has included activities such as kayak eco tours, the Bouddi Coastal Run, waterside yoga, art workshops, theatre and comedy show, cooking classes and community festivals.

With the overarching theme aiming to “Activate, Educate, and Celebrate’ the Central Coast’s waterways’, festivals, sporting events, art events, outdoor installations, workshops, and community activities are just a few examples of the kind of elements that we are looking to have included. We are also looking to showcase businesses with existing products and services that align well with the theme and champion sustainability on the Central Coast.

Guidelines

View guidelines and eligibility

Have some questions?

If you have any questions about being part of The Lakes Festival, or would like to discuss your idea before submitting an EOI, please email events@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and request to speak with the Event Officer.