Live music, food stalls, a kids’ zone and carnival rides will be among the attractions at this year’s Ingleburn Alive festival.
Oxford Road, the heart of Ingleburn’s town centre, will be buzzing with a myriad of offerings when the annual event returns on Saturday, March 18, 3pm to 9pm.
The centre stage on Oxford Road will showcase a full program of live music, dance and cultural performances.
“Ingleburn Alive is one of the most popular family-focused events in Campbelltown and a fantastic celebration of local culture,” says Mayor George Greiss.
“I’m looking forward to seeing Oxford Road filled with people once again and hearing the multicultural music and entertainment which always lights up the stage during the festival,” Cr Greiss said.
“Community events such as Ingleburn Alive are an incredibly important part of our annual calendar, benefiting our local economy and highlighting our diverse culture,” he said.
The Wests Group Kids Zone will make a return in 2023 with lots of fresh activities, including free face painting, glitter art and balloon twisting.
The Kids Zone will have a sports theme this year with lots of sporting inflatables, activities and workshops.
Market stalls will line both Oxford Road and Nardoo Streets for those looking for a bit a retail therapy while the Carnival Zone will be ready to deliver fun for all ages.
There will be a large variety of delicious cuisines on offer in the Foodie Zone, with plenty of seating for people to kick back.
Mark it in your diary: 3pm-9pm, Ingleburn Alive festival.
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This weekend the Macarthur Doll, Bear, Vintage and Collectables Fair returns to Campbelltown.
The first fundraising event of the year for Kids of Macarthur will have something for everyone in The Cube at the Catholic club this Sunday, March 5,
Doors will open from 9.30am and the day will be finishing at 3pm. Entry fee is $7 adults and $2 children.
Highlights include the kids dress up parade and competition at 11am and the adult vintage fashion parade and competition at 2pm.
All funds raised will go towards purchasing paediatric medical equipment for Campbelltown Hospital and Macarthur community health centres.
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Also returning is Camden Swirls, an exciting program of events for local young people.
Swirls is a line-up of a creative activities for residents aged between 10 and 14 years who live in the Camden area. Each event will invite up to 30 tweens to attend and will be free.
All activities are held at Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre in Oran Park.
They include:
Macrame workshop facilitated by Jac Home Heart on Friday, March 10, 4pm-7pm, which can be booked at https://www.trybooking.com/CFGMP;
Card and bookmark making session on Friday, April 14, 4-7pm, which can be booked at https://www.trybooking.com/CFGMS;
Wet felting workshop facilitated by staff from Alan Baker Art Gallery on Friday, May 19, 4-7pm, which can be booked at https://www.trybooking.com/CFGNA;
Canvas bag creations on Friday, June 16, 4-7pm, which can be booked at https://www.trybooking.com/CFGNC.
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Camden Council is asking an infamous existential question with its newest Kerbside Exhibition – Who Am I?
The curated street exhibition will display artworks on guard rails, planter boxes, bus shelters, and bins along Argyle, Mitchell, Murray and Oxley Streets from this Friday (March 3) up until April.
The colourful exhibition will feature artworks created by the local community that explore themes of identity and individuality expressed by unique factors that are important to and shape one’s perception of self.
They will include factors like age, gender, culture, relationships, beliefs, values, experiences, traits, passions, appearance, even social roles.
