The Tweed River Festival is a celebration of environment and community.
Held in spring each year, the week-long festival comprises a broad range of programs, activities, workshops and exhibitions all focused on the care, protection and enhancement of the Tweed's waterways.
The festival culminates with a family afternoon in the park, featuring free entertainment, a variety of food and information stalls and a lantern parade just after dark.
So pack a hamper, grab a picnic blanket and come see the river in a different light.
For more information about the Tweed River Festival, please contact the Unit Coordinator - Natural Resource Management, Jane Lofthouse, on (02) 6670 2400.
2016 Tweed River Festival. Join Us at The Junction!
This year’s Tweed River Festival is something special. In 2016 the Tumbulgum community hosts the Tweed River Festival main event on Saturday 12 November.
The settlement of Tweed Junction was established in 1866 when land selections were made along the Tweed River. This year’s festival theme, Join Us at The Junction, reflects the growth of the Tweed Valley and Tumbulgum community over the past 150 years.
We’ve lined up some very special local artists to perform onstage, as well as street performers, workshops, guided Heritage Trail through Tumbulgum Village, historical display in Tumbulgum Hall (1913) and, of course, river cruises and more to enjoy on the Tweed and Rous Rivers at Tumbulgum.
The Village boasts four great eateries along Riverside Drive. The locals and additional food and beverage vendors will cater for all tastes.
The 2016 Tweed River Festival’s week of activities culminates with Tumbulgum’s 150 Years Celebration, the Lantern Parade and a laser show on the river.
Join Us at The Junction!
Get Involved
There are lots of ways to be involved in the Tweed River Festival. Expand the sections below for details.
Looking to sponsor an event at the intersection of environment and community?
A well-established and anticipated annual event, the Tweed River Festival is attended by thousands of people from the local community each year. It's an ideal way to get noticed.
To find out more about sponshorship benefits, contact Jane Lofthouse, Unit Coordinator Natural Resource Management, janel@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
Lantern Parade Volunteers
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Volunteers make the Tweed River Festival the success it is today. To all past volunteers, thank you for your involvement and we hope to see you again.
If you'd like to join the Tweed River Festival family this year, send your name, email address and phone number to education@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
Volunteers are an important part of the lantern parade, teaming up to carry the giant headliner lanterns (this is a lot of fun, especially if you volunteer with family or friends) or paddling their own canoes or kayaks to float lanterns above the water. To participate in the lantern parade, register before the event by calling Council on (02) 6670 2400.
Paddle Board Challenge
Kid’s Fishing Lessons
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We're always looking for new events to join the Festival line-up.
Classic Boat Regatta
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If you're a nature-based business, artist, sporting club or community organisation and would like to be part of the Tweed River Festival, send your ideas to Jane Lofthouse, Unit Coordinator Natural Resource Management,
janel@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
Organising and supporting groups
Ballooning over the Tweed River
Photo courtesy J Dawson
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The Tweed River Committee was formed in 1992 to implement a multi-stakeholder approach to waterway health. Members include includes community representatives, State Government Agencies, Councillors and Tweed Shire Council staff.
The committee meets bi-monthly and advises Council on issues related to the implementation of the Tweed Estuary Management Plan and Tweed Vegetation Management Strategy. Projects that address issues such as water quality, river bank stability, recreational use and education are also initiated by the committee.
Tweed River Committee Charter (28kB PDF).
Mangrove Hide and Seek
Greg Mulheran
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The Tweed River Festival is proud to be aligned with the Caldera Art program, with the Artfest fast becoming one of Australia’s premier environmental art exhibitions.
Where Bitterns Boom
Jill Garsden
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Caldera Art contributes to public awareness of regional biodiversity values and environmental conservation initiatives by conducting annual touring art exhibitions and events throughout the region.