Kurri Curry & Arts Festival

Experience the irresistible allure of aromatic curry, the warmth of crackling fires, and the lively ambience of captivating artistic and cultural performances at the inaugural Kurri Curry & Arts Festival!

Mark your calendars for the weekend of 17 – 18 August 2024, and immerse yourself in the heart of Kurri Kurri’s quaint town centre. Col Brown Rotary Park and Barton Street will be magically transformed into a vibrant cultural hub of culinary delights, creative expression, interactive workshops, and community celebration.

Indulge in a culinary and creative extravaganza, spotlighting the exceptional curry-making prowess of local and regional talents, alongside renowned artists and entertainers hailing from the Hunter Region and Greater NSW. This event promises to bring residents and visitors together in a celebration of diversity and imagination.

Prepare your senses for an enchanting journey through a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, and melodies around every corner of the festival grounds!

Event Entertainment Schedule

Saturday 17 August 2024

• MC’s opening 5.00pm-5.02pm
• Mayor’s opening 5.02pm-5.07pm
• Acknowledgement of Country 5.07pm-5.10pm
• Musician Madeleine Hunt 5.10pm-5.30pm
• 90 Degrees Graffiti Art Demonstration 5.30pm until finished
• Chef Gavin "How To Make A Great Curry" Cooking Demo 5.45pm-6.30pm
• Musician Madeleine Hunt 6.30pm-7.15pm
• Newcastle Belly Dancing 7.15pm-7.30pm
• Chef Gavin "How To Make A Great Curry" Cooking Demo 7.30pm-8.30pm
• Alchemy of Arts - Fire Twirler 8.30pm-9.00pm
• Chef Gavin "How To Make A Great Curry" Cooking Demo 9.00pm-10.00pm

Kids Zone Entertainment; 5.00pm-9.00pm

• The Pretty Amazing Jono – Magic Stunt Clown o Face painting
• Balloon creatures

Roaming Entertainment; 6.00pm-9.00pm

• Stilt Walker
• LED light twirler

Sunday 18 August 2024

• MC’s opening 10.00am-10.05am
• Musician Darren Rollings 10.05am-10.45am
• Jenny McCracken 3D Interactive Art Display 10.05am–3.00pm
• Rob Bast Chainsaw Sculpture Live Art Demonstration 10.05am–3.00pm
• 90 Degrees Art Graffiti Art Workshop Session 1 10.15am-12.00pm
• Speaking in Colour Aboriginal Weaving Workshop Session 1 10.15am-12.00pm
• Mitch Revs Skate Board Decorating Workshop Session 1 10.15am-12.00pm
• Musician Madeleine Hunt 11.00am-11.45am
• Musician Splashing Mood 12.00pm-12.45pm
• Musician Darren Rollings 1.00pm-1.45pm
• 90 Degrees Art Graffiti Art Workshop Session 2 1.00pm-2.45pm
• Speaking in Colour Aboriginal Weaving Workshop Session 2 1.00pm-2.45pm
• Mitch Revs Skate Board Decorating Workshop Session 2 1.00pm-2.45pm
• Musician Madeleine Hunt 1.45pm-2.15pm
• Musician Splashing Mood 2.15pm-3.00pm

Kids Zone Entertainment; 10.00am–3.00pm

• The Pretty Amazing Jono – Magic Stunt Clown
• Face painting o Balloon creatures
• Lawn Games
• Craft activities

Roaming Entertainment; 10.30am–2.00pm

• Stilt Walker
• LED light twirler

 

Art Workshops

From Indigenous weaving to skateboard painting, there's free art workshops available for all ages to enjoy across Sunday 18 August. Limited spots available so secure them early via the registration pages below. Session 1 runs from 10.15am to 12pm and Session 2 runs from 1pm to 2.45pm, with 25 places available in each session.

Traffic and Parking Information

From 10am on Saturday 17 August, until 5pm on Sunday 18 August, 132 -200 Barton Street will be temporarily closed to traffic, paving the way for an array of lively marquees, street performers, and vendors. Ample parking options will be available within the CBD and surrounding streets for the duration of the festivities. The local bus interchange on Hampden Street will remain operational throughout the event, offering convenient access for both local residents and regional travellers.

Accessibility

The Kurri Curry & Arts Festival will be fully wheelchair accessible. Rotary Park has wheelchair ramps and disability parking available.

Funding

This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government.

When

Location

Col Brown Rotary Park, Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, 2327, View Map