The Nariel Creek Folk Festival, the oldest continually running folk festival in Australia, is set to bring the Upper Murray’s unique sounds and dances to life at Nariel Recreation Reserve in Victoria. 

Celebrating its rich folk heritage, the small festival will take place over several days, offering a variety of activities for all ages. Their motto is ‘Play Music, Dance, Relax and Enjoy!’.

DATES & DEETS

December 27 kicks off with an 8pm dance at Cudgewa Hall, where festival-goers can enjoy the lively atmosphere.

On December 28th, join the Irish céilí dance with the Melbourne Céilí Band at Cudgewa Hall from 3.30pm to 6pm. For children, craft, music, dancing, and circus activities are held on the Green from 10.30am.

The following day, December 29th, the kids’ activities continue in the same time slot. Meanwhile, music lovers can join workshops starting at 10am at Ian’s Session Seat, featuring Ray teaching button accordion, followed by DADGAD guitar from 1pm  and learning traditional music by ear from 2pm.

December 30th offers  kids activities, another evening dance at Cudgewa Hall at 8pm, and on New Year’s Eve, a blackboard concert on the Green runs from 3pm to 7.30pm. Later that night, the festivities continue with a dance on the Green from 8pm to midnight.

New Year’s Day features a family picnic and blackboard concert on the Green starting at 1pm, followed by a 7.30pm dance to round off the evening. January 2nd is the closing day, with an 8pm dance at Cudgewa Hall.

For more details, contact +61 419 599 542 or email NarielFestival@gmail.com.

Pictures: Nariel Creek Folk Festival hosts dance and music sessions for happy campers. Credit: Facebook/Nariel Creek Folk Festival