For three days in July, Macarthur residents will have not one but two winter festivals to consider visiting.
That’s because after three years of forced cancellations, the eagerly anticipated Winterfest Camden is set to return in 2023.
Onslow Oval in Camden will transform into a winter wonderland from 10am to 9pm daily from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, for three days of fun-filled winter themed activities and entertainment for the entire family.
Campbelltown’s Chill Fest in Koshigaya Park kicks off on June 30 and continues through the two weeks of the school holidays.
Winterfest Camden will offer these activities over the three days: Ice-skating rink and ice slide, mechanical snowboard and snow globe, live entertainment and ice performances, food and beverage stalls, themed displays and activations – and lots more.
The inaugural Camden winter festival was held in 2019, (pictured) and due to overwhelming support by the community, was then slated as an annual event.
However, it wasn’t meant to be with the pandemic forcing the event to cancel in 2020 and 2021, and Camden’s fourth flood in five months forcing 2022’s event to not go ahead.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney, is excited the event will finally return.
“I can’t lie – I’m praying every day that something beyond our control doesn’t delay what we have planned for you,” Mayor Cagney said.
“We know how long you’ve waited and that’s why we’re working super hard to make it an incredible event for you and your family.
“It’s going to be the perfect way to enjoy the school holidays and we just know everyone will have a great time.”
For more information, visit www.winterfestcamden.com.au.
