by Emma G | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to release the full Eden Whale Festival program, featuring some fabulous local talent delicious food, market stalls and loads of family fun – Special Kids Zone at the Eden Soccer Ground lots of prizes to be won. š©āšØ Art Exhibition and sale at the...
by Emma G | Sep 22, 2022 | Competitions
Entries are open for the Eden Whale Festival Artist Competitions We are running three competitions this year, with great prize money thanks to our sponsors: 1. FROM THE LENS – photography Twofold Ladies Club 2. ARTISTS WHO WOOD – woodwork Visit NSW State...
by Emma G | Aug 7, 2022 | Stalls
CALL OUT FOR MARKET STALL HOLDERS We are excited to announce that the vibrant Eden Whale Festival markets are back and will be bigger and better this year – running across 2 days! Saturday 8th October (10am-5pm) & Sunday 9th October (10am-1pm) The Festival...
by Emma G | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Eden Whale Festival Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel this yearās Eden Whale Festival which was scheduled to be held from 15 ā 17th October 2021. This is due to the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and general uncertainty...
by Eden | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic the Eden Whale Festival Committee has made the decision to reduce the capacity of the 2020 Whale Festival. While the planned festival weekend wonāt be ābusiness as usualā,Ā the committee is exploring options to celebrate the...
by Eden | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Shoalhaven Street Rodders promise another great display at the 2019 Eden Whale Festival! The excitement grows as Hot Rods start rolling into town on Friday in time to be part of our fantastic ANWE Street Parade Saturday morning. The classic cars lead our street...
by Eden | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Eden’s Biggest Tosser is back again thanks to Freedom Charters Who will be crowned Biggest and Littlest Tossers this year? Modelled on the Canadian Maritime tradition of mackerel tossing, our fish-friendly version of the toss is a nod to the long-time fishing...
by Eden | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Saturday 11:am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am-3:00pm Our maritime watchpeople of Eden Marine Rescue have the best view in town and they want to share it with you this Eden Whale Festival. See first hand the workings of this important organisation protecting those who work...
by Eden | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Australian Chainsaw Carving Champion Rob Bast returns to the Eden Whale Festival this year! Winner of the 2017 Australian Chainsaw Carving Championship, Rob Bast always impresses festival goers with his beautiful sculptures carved in front of our eyes. [column...
by Eden | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
This year we’ve got a wonderful variety of music and entertainment for you on both our Main stage and the Community stage, leading right up to the fireworks at dusk! There’s something for everyone including theatrics fromĀ Brothers OnFire and StageFlight,...
by Anthony Osborne | Oct 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Breathtaking photography, clever repurposing and wonderful ways with woodwork. Thereās plenty of scope for creative types in the lead up to the 2019 Eden Whale Festival. We can only imagine the fevered preparations going on across the region and further afield as...
by Anthony Osborne | Oct 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Eden has the remarkable advantage of being a place where whales like to feed and fatten their young before they head south to the icy waters of Antarctica. The migration begins to trickle as early as May and peaks around the end of October, which is why we hold the...
by Anthony Osborne | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Sapphire Coast is simply bursting with young artistic talent and this year weāre proud to feature the work of two youthful and creative acts, both appearing on the Community Stage and around the Festival grounds on Saturday. Get ready for performances packed with...
by Anthony Osborne | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Each year, thousands tour the Sydney Fish Markets but, again this November, the Markets are coming to us! Itās a little-known fact that Sydney Fish Market is the second most visited tourist attraction in Sydney after the Opera House. Itās THAT popular! Thatās why...
by Eden | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our artists and exhibits all under one roof in Imlay Street.Ā A treasure trove of local creative expression. Every year local artists and makers display their creations and take part in a number of Whale Festival sponsored art competitions and exhibitions. This year...
by Nancy Weatherman | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The line up of activities for children at the Festival this year includes some returning favourites and some new offerings. Join in with the experts from the Australian Kite Flyers Society and learn to make and decorate your own kite in one of the workshops run on...
by Eden | Sep 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Head to Imlay Street on the Saturday morning of the Festival and grab your place to catch all the mad, wonderful clamour that will be this year’s the ANWE Street Parade. Floats, truck displays, school groups, local clubs and hot rods combine to make this one of...
by Eden | Sep 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The sky over Eden will be awash with colourful characters again this year. Get ready to be delighted by kites! Why not bring yours along and fly it with the best. They’re here again! We’re in for an awesome display thanks to the Australian Kite Flyers...
by Eden | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Towamba gardens set to thrill fans of the Eden Lionesses Open Gardens program this year The residents of close-knit Towamba this year are excited to be getting behind the village’s very first gardens ever to be featured in the Eden Lioness Club’s Open...
by Eden | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tee off in a friendly game of golf to raise money for the Eden Whale Festival. Sunday October 13th will see local golfers out in force at our annual golf fundraiser. Thinking of entering a team?Ā New teams are always welcome! An 11am shot gun start will kick off a...