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Richmond RiverFest

Various venues starting at Ballina's Fawcett Park

Celebrate the life force of the Richmond River at the annual 2026 Richmond RiverFest — a month-long celebration of festivals and events that connect you to the Richmond River. Launching in Ballina on World Rivers Day, RiverFest flows upstream over four incredible weeks, with storytelling, culture, food, tree plantings and community experiences along the way. More than a festival, it's a place-based celebration of culture, community and environmental renewal — a reason to explore multiple Northern Rivers destinations and stay a while. Whether you're travelling from across NSW or over the border, RiverFest is fast becoming a must-do on the annual events calendar.
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RiverFest begins
Elder giving a Welcome to Country at the start of festivities
Two speakers at 2025 Richmond RiverFest
LCC held a tree planting at the closing event in 2025
Accessible art projects
Community tree planting and music on the Richmond River
When
06 October, 2026
Venue
Various venues starting at Ballina's Fawcett Park
Contact
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Location and DirectionsBallina New South Wales 2478 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Community Events
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Dates
  • Wednesday 07 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 08 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 10 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 11 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 12 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 13 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 14 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 15 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 16 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 17 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 18 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Monday 19 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 20 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 21 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 22 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202610:00 - 14:00Confirmed Event

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