The iconic Festival of Fisher’s Ghost Festival will return to Campbelltown from October 31 to November 10 with an exciting program of events and community-led activations.
Celebrations will kick off on Thursday, October 31 with a Halloween-themed opening night of the Fisher’s Ghost Carnival at Campbelltown Showground, featuring amusement rides, a sideshow alley, carnival treats.
An impressive fireworks display will be activated for two nights, November 2 and 9, both a Saturday.
Fisher’s Twilight Fair will offer stage entertainment, market stalls, roaming entertainers and kids’ activities in Campbelltown CBD on November 2 and Sunset Sounds music festival will return to Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Saturday, November 9 with a stacked line-up of talented musicians.
“The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost is our biggest annual celebration and one of our oldest traditions, celebrating a legend that endures in Campbelltown to this day,” says Mayor George Greiss, pictured above with a ghost mascot.
“Since 1956 this beloved event has been a point of pride and celebration for our community and so I encourage everyone to get involved in the exciting events planned for this year,” he said.
Campbelltown Arts Centre will offer a Fisher’s Ghost art award exhibition throughout the festival, highlighting selected entries from this year’s competition.
Families can also enjoy Fisher’s Kids as it returns to Campbelltown Arts Centre with Japanese-inspired activities, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Campbelltown Koshigaya sister city relationship.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of Fisher’s Associated Events, hosted by local community groups and businesses during the festival.
Events at this year’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost include:
- Fisher’s Ghost Carnival
- Sunset Sounds
- Fisher’s Twilight Fair
- Marsdens Law Group Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run
- Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition
- Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize
- Fisher’s Kids at Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Dogs’ Day Out at Fisher’s Ghost
A full events program and details can be found on Council’s website.
