Events
Launch of the Woolgoolga Heritage Walk
Garby elder Aunty Marg performing Welcome to Country
L to R: Norm Michener, Karen Sedgewick, Pamela Fayle, John Arkan, Joy Richardson,Nola Mackey, David Fayle.
Don Clinch and Andrew Fraser cut the ribbon.
Woolgoolga Scouts constructed a traditional bush flagpole and raised the Australian flag.
Curryfest
Photo: Daniel Scott
Woolgoolga Curryfest, initiated by the Woolgoolga Chamber of Commerce, is a signature annual event which celebrates the cultural diversity of Woolgoolga and surrounding communities. In 2011 approximately 11,000 people enjoyed the 6th annual Woolgoolga Curryfest.
The curry theme links our major ethnic group, the Sikh Indians (largest regional Sikh settlement in Australia) as well as representations from many other groups from Germany, Thailand, Holland, England, and Scotland. Usually held in April, the Woolgoolga Curryfest showcases multicultural cuisine, traditional and modern dances, music, comedy, arts and crafts.
Australian Bluewater Freediving Classic (Spearfishing)
Photo: Coffs Coast Independent
The annual Australian Bluewater Freediving Classic (Spearfishing) is proudly hosted by the Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers in March each year. This competition is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events on the Australian spearfishing competition calendar. The format of the competition is a restricted take of pelagic and highly migratory species. Divers of all levels are encouraged to participate with arrangements made to include boat as well as shore-based diving.
The venue for the competition includes but is not limited to the Solitary Islands Marine Park. All competitors start from the small craft launch in Woolgoolga, NSW. The venue is suitable for family holidays and divers are strongly encouraged to make a family trip out of the opportunity.
On both the Saturday and Sunday the Rotary Club of Woolgoolga auctions the fish. The freedivers generously provide Rotary with a significant portion of the proceeds from the auction. This money is put towards community projects.
At this event on 16 March 2013 Trevor Wistaff became a legend in the free diving world when he eventually landed this massive 165kg black marlin.
Bollywood Markets
Come and enjoy live music, hot food, craft items, fresh produce and the Woolgoolga beach. Bollywood Market is held on 1st and 4th Saturday of every month at Woolgoolga Beach Reserve, located on the corner of Beach and Ocean Street.
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