Stomp Festival showcases local winemaking excellence Published on 22 August 2025 Stomp Festival, a beloved celebration of Cessnock Local Government Area’s winemaking heritage, will return this year with renewed energy and focus. Formerly run by the Chamber of Commerce, the festival will now be proudly managed by Cessnock City Council, reinforcing Council’s commitment to preserving and promoting the region’s world-class wine industry. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Exhibition celebrates local places where memories were made Published on 21 August 2025 Cessnock City Library is inviting residents to step back in time with a new exhibition, Café Chronicles: Stories of our Tea Shops, Refreshment Rooms and Cafés. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Celebrate Biodiversity Month with free community events Published on 13 August 2025 Cessnock City Council will celebrate biodiversity month throughout this September with a range of free and accessible community events, including tree planting, library story time gatherings, workshops, pub trivia events, an ecology walk, and a spotlighting evening. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Author Alyssa J. Montgomery to share insights at Cessnock Library Published on 12 August 2025 Cessnock Library will host international bestselling romance author Alyssa J. Montgomery on Thursday 14 August 2025 from 5.30 – 6.30pm, with readers invited to an evening of delightful conversation, cake, and hot drinks as Montgomery discusses her writing journey, creative process, the inspiration behind her captivating stories, and her latest novel, ‘Return to Hope Creek’. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Unsung hero Alan Playford to share moving memoir ‘Through the Rubble' Published on 08 August 2025 Kurri Kurri Library will host a special author talk featuring Alan Playford, author of the compelling new memoir ‘Through the Rubble’. Join an evening of profound storytelling and quiet heroism on Tuesday 12 August, from 5.30–6.30pm at Kurri Kurri Library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Cessnock Library to Host Engaging Family History Event Published on 08 August 2025 Cessnock City Library, in partnership with the Cessnock Family History Group, invites residents to delve into their past during a special Family History Week event on Monday, August 11, from 10am–12pm at Cessnock Library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Khartoum Hotel returns to defend grape stomping crown Published on 25 July 2025 The countdown is on to one of the Hunter Valley’s most vibrant celebrations of world-class wine, artisan produce, and the region’s rich heritage, with Stomp Festival returning to Cessnock on Saturday 2nd August between 10am and 8pm, taking place for the first time on the grounds of TAFE NSW Cessnock. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Free community events planned for NAIDOC Week 2025 Published on 30 June 2025 Residents of Cessnock City are invited to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a range of free local activities planned as part of 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Stomp Festival Cessnock returns with new home in 2025 Published on 29 May 2025 Cessnock City Council is bringing back Stomp Festival Cessnock at a new location in 2025, with the event promising to be an exciting day of culinary delights, entertainment, and community spirit. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Free microchipping for dogs living in Cessnock LGA Published on 22 May 2025 Dog owners can have their four-legged mates microchipped free of charge next month, thanks to a Cessnock City Council effort to promote responsible pet ownership across the local government area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases