Lane Cove's 25th Cameraygal Festival: August – October
This year’s festival showcases events organised and run by local
community groups and Council. It is named after the Traditional Owners of the
Lower North Shore, the Cameraygal people and runs from 12 August – 9 October.
2016 marks the festival’s 25th anniversary. To recognise this milestone,
the festival theme is 'Celebrate Lane Cove'. This theme celebrates all that
Lane Cove has to offer and the events included in this year’s festival embrace
Lane Cove’s dynamic history, landscape, lifestyle and community. With a diverse
range of events spread over nine weeks, the Cameraygal Festival features
activities to engage and excite every Lane Cove resident.
Upcoming Cameraygal Festival Events!
The event program includes a mix of Council and community-run events. See below for Council-run arts and cultural events. You can also find out about the Festival's Bushcare, Library and Sustainability events online.
- Bollywood Dancing Performance and Workshop: Simply enjoy the show or book in to learn some catchy Bollywood moves. Saturday 24 September, Lane Cove Plaza, 12:00pm – 1:30pm.
- Screen On The Green - Black Screen (PG): An engaging showcase of short films by talented Indigenous filmmakers. Wednesday 28 September, Tantallon Oval, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Traditional Basket Weaving Workshop: Join
Karleen Green for an exciting workshop where you will learn how to weave your
own small basket with natural fibres. Wednesday
19 October, 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Make
an online booking today
Thanks to the 2016 Cameraygal Festival Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: United Resource Management (URM), Gold Sponsors: BlueFit, Hyecorp Property Group and MLC Advice Lane Cove, Community Partner Sponsors: Apple Dental and Lane Cove Orthodontics
Annual Festivals
Lane Cove Council organises festivals, programs and events throughout the year to reflect the diverse interests of the community and foster local identity. In many instances, local community groups and organisations work in partnership with the Council.
Cameraygal Festival: August – October
The Cameraygal Festival is Lane Cove's long-running celebration of community, held annually since 1992.
View the 2016 Program
Festival by the River: November
Festival by the River features events and activities that connect people with the local waterways, the Lane Cove River and the harbour foreshore of the Parramatta River..
View the 2015 Program
Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove: November
This event celebrates cultural diversity in Lane Cove with a range of live performances, entertainment and art activities taking place in the Plaza on a Friday afternoon in November.
Sunset in the Village: January – February
Sunset in the Village takes advantage of the warmer months and longer days to bring you everything from free film screenings in local parks to music performances, local bushwalks and art activities. It also includes our popular annual Lunar New Year celebration at Lane Cove Plaza.
View the 2016 Program
Autumn Harmony: March
Focusing on cultural diversity in Lane Cove and beyond, Autumn Harmony provides an opportunity to participate in a range of rich cultural experiences.
View the 2016 Program
Guringai Festival: May - July
The Guringai Festival raises awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Northern Sydney region. Lane Cove is one of eleven councils who contribute to the festival program, along with numerous reconciliation and community groups. The program includes workshops, art exhibitions, performances, films and talks, as well as Children's Voices for Reconciliation.
View the 2016 Program
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Contact Us
Council’s Cultural Development Officer
Phone: 9911 3594
Email: cultural@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
