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Welcome To November
When it comes to entertainment and events for the whole family, November is one of the best months of the year in our local community, with a full calendar of fun set for the Campbelltown/Macarthur region.
From our iconic Festival of Fishers Ghost and Campbelltown 2020 event, to the Crusty Demons, Jacaranda Festival and plenty of Christmas events, you just won’t know how to fit everything in.
Here is our pick of our favourite events for the month for you to enjoy.
FESTIVAL OF FISHER’S GHOST
When: From 10AM, Friday 1st – Sunday 10th November
Where: Various locations in Campbelltown. Check Program for details of each event.
Cost: Free Entry
History meets horror at this locally haunted ten-day Halloween fair
Australia’s only apparition-focused festival is setting up spooks in Sydney once again. The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost has been taking over Campbelltown since 1956 with a host of free, quirky events around the region commemorating emancipated convict Fred Fisher, who’s said to have appeared to police in 1826 in post-living form to guide them to his remains and murderer.
This year, the celebrations are running from November 1-10, kicking into gear on Queen Street for the annual parade on Saturday, November 4. The parade showcases the legend of Fisher’s Ghost, a unique part of Campbelltown’s history, and the diversity of the local community in a vast array of creative forms. It’s energetic, lively and colourful, and this year the parade theme is: We Could Be Heroes.
This will be a ghostly affair and attendees are encouraged to dress to a theme, with this year’s party celebrating heroes in all their forms, from Wonder Woman to local emergency service workers and volunteers.
The following weekend there’ll be a huge street fair, which in the past has seen hundreds of stalls offering food, show bags, handmade jewellery and fashion, as well as a play zone for families and kids.
For those with more of a fierce constitution, there’s thrilling carnival rides and games on Bradbury Oval throughout the festivities. Other festival highlights include Nerd Con (a sci-fi and fantasy gathering similar to Oz Comic-Con), the opening night of the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award exhibition on November 1, and the fun run that’ll round out the festivities on November 10.
CAMPBELLTOWN NIGHT MARKETS
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM, Friday 1st & Friday 15th November 2019
Where: Mawson Park, Cnr Queen Street and Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown
Experience an evening of culinary delights from a variety of street food vendors, wander through boutique market stalls and be entertained by live performers, all within the heart of the Campbelltown CBD.
Together with market providers Eat Shop Love, we’re making the first and third Friday of each month a foodie haven in Mawson Park.
Indulge your taste buds and enjoy open-air dining under ambient lighting, nestled within the green spaces of one of the city’s most popular parks. Even the little ones will be entertained by a range of activities – there’s something for everyone!
Patrons are encouraged to utilise public parking throughout the Campbelltown CBD. Parking locations including road side, Broughton Street and Short Street car parks.
CAMPBELLTOWN INTERNATIONAL GAMES WEEK
When: Games Day Event: 10:30AM-2:30PM, Saturday, 9th November 2019
Games Week Events: 2.30pm, Monday, 4th November 2019 – Saturday, 9th November 2019
Where: Multiple Library Locations. Check program for details.
Read, learn, play! Campbelltown City Library will join over a thousand libraries around the world for the eleventh annual celebration of gaming in libraries – also known as International Games Week!
Like many libraries across the country and around the world, Campbelltown City Library will offer a special gaming program suitable for the whole family in celebration of International Games Week!
This special week will see all of their library branches will be celebrating with a variety of gaming events for all ages. Take a look at the schedule here.
Games Week events
MELBOURNE CUP EVENTS IN CAMPBELLTOWN
When: From 11AM, Tuesday, November 5th 2019
Where: Multiple venues
Cost: Check venue for details
Can’t decide where to go to celebrate the Race That Stops The Nation?Well, our great community has a lot of fun options for you to get dressed up and celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style at one of these fabulous events happening locally.
Here is our pick of the best. Click on the venue for further details.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Wests League Club
Melbourne Cup Luncheon at The Cube, Campbelltown
Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup Terrace Party at Campbelltown Golf Club
Melbourne Cup at Macarthur Tavern
Melbourne Cup Day at Club Menangle
Melbourne Cup Extravaganza at Ingleburn RSL
CAMPBELLTOWN 2020 LAUNCH
When: 10:00AM – 2:00PM, Saturday, 9th November 2019
Where: Mawson Park, Queen Street, Campbelltown
Cost: Free
Join the launch of Campbelltown 2020, a year long program of events and activities that celebrate the rich Aboriginal history, bicentennial milestones and future aspirations of the city.
The launch will feature a series of ‘yarning circle’ talks led by the local Aboriginal community, as well as free activities and giveaways for the whole family.
Learn more about Campbelltown’s history, the Campbelltown 2020 program, and how you can be involved in the celebrations!
CAMDEN WAR MEMORIAL POOL FAMILY FUN DAY
Where: Camden War Memorial Pool, Corner of Oxley and Mitchell Streets, Camden
The countdown is on for the Camden War Memorial Pool Family Fun Day! The theme of the day is Country and there is plenty of fun for the entire family to enjoy!
Please see below an outline of events:
During this time there will be:
CHRISTMAS IN NARELLAN
When: 5:30PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, 16th November 2019 Where: Narellan Town Centre, 326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan
Christmas in Narellan is back for 2019!
This year the fun continues with great entertainment, activities and fireworks. Enjoy face-painting, tattooist, giveaways, kids’ entertainment and many great prizes on offer throughout the night.
Christmas in Narellan is about local business giving back to the community that supports them throughout the year, in the form of a free community Christmas Event.
Don’t forget to bring your blanket to sit on the grass!
AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS – CLUB MENANGLE
When: 5:00PM – 10:00PM, Saturday, November 9th 2019 Where: Club Menangle, 170 Menangle Road, Menangle Park
Aussie Night Markets are on at Club Menangle and offer an international food market teeming with over 40 international street food vendors, a dessert section, high quality art and craft, kiddie rides and entertainment.
CRUSTY DEMONS RISE OF THE DEMONS WORLD TOUR
When: 6:00PM, Saturday, November 16th 2019
Where: Campbelltown Sports Stadium,
Cost: Adults from $86.70 and Children from $52.05
The Crusty Demons of Dirt are back and bigger than ever in 2019, and they are bringing back some of your favourite Crusty Demons OG’s along with some new blood that will go bigger, faster, higher, and more insane than before.
Dirt bikes, new tricks, carnage, along with an incredible production, all set for one hell of a show. Front flips, double backflips, 360’s, you name it, the Crusty Demons are taking Action Sports shows to a whole new level.
This event is not something you’re going to want to miss!
For ticketing and event information visit: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/9146b118-ba59-4f1f-b231-545995691953
CAMDEN JACARANDA FESTIVAL
When: 4:00PM-9:00PM, Saturday, 23rd November 2019
Where: Camden Town Centre, Argyle Street, Camden
Cost: Free or Gold Coin Donation to some areas
A fantastic family event celebrating the unique town of Camden. From live music and stalls to Santa, Fireworks and the Christmas Tree lighting, there will be something to excite everyone.
Saturday’s activities include:
Markets throughout the evening / night – with lots of quality stalls for fun and shopping (with Christmas only weeks away)
Dine under the Jacarandas on Argyle St – sample the fare Camden locals and stalls have to offer – dining areas are available throughout the festival
Santa’s Tent – a Gold Coin donation to the Dilly Drought Drive – an opportunity to take a Santa Selfie
Santa’s Mailbox – post a letter to Santa in Santa’s mailbox – it will be around town before the festival (check Facebook for locations) – Santa’s mailbox will be at the Christmas Tree roundabout during the festival.
Children’s Activities and Amusements
Main Stage Entertainment:
Katie Perry & Taylor Swift Tribute
Luke Koteras & Chris Sebastian
Camden’s Community Christmas Tree Light Up – Mayoral Christmas Card Competition Winner announced, then help light the tree with the Mayor.
Jacaranda Trees Light Up
Two Stages Providing Music and Entertainment
Fireworks
For further information on the event, go to: https://camdenjacarandafestival.org/
ANNANROMA FOOD, BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
When: 2:00PM – 10PM, Saturday, 23rd November 2019 | 9:00AM – 4:00PM, Sunday 24th November 2019
Where: Lakeside Lawn, The Australian Botanic Gardens, Mount Annan
Cost: Adults $10, Kids Free
The AnnanROMA festival is bigger and better this year. Running over two days at the beautiful Australian Botanic Gardens, Mount Annan, the festival will showcase the best in the business!
Everything from international cuisines, BBQ and smoked meats, burgers, desserts, gourmet condiments, brewers and bubbles, cider, craft beer and wine cellar doors will be on offer for you to enjoy.
Roaming entertainment, live music, market stalls, a kid’s zone and a heap of other activities will also make for one amazing day out with the family.
For updates and information on ticketing and VIP packages, head to the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/annanROMA/events/?ref=page_internal.
HANDPICKED ANNUAL MAKERS MARKET
When: 4:00PM – 8:00PM, Saturday, 30th November 2019
Where: Campbelltown Arts Centre, 1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Presented by C-A-C, Handpicked, the 2019 Annual Makers Market showcases Western Sydney and the Macarthur region’s diverse community of artists and makers.
Handpicked provides an alternate Christmas shopping destination and is an afternoon out for the whole family to find a gift or self-gift that supports local artists and makers.
Experience a unique range of stalls featuring a bespoke offering of artwork, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woven pieces, leather goods, living sculptures and more.
A series of workshops for children and adults will be running throughout the afternoon and for the foodies, a selection of stalls will be serving up dinner and dessert.
Handpicked coincides with the 57th Fisher’s Ghost Art Award exhibition. The gallery will extend opening hours during the market until 8pm, all works within the exhibition are available to purchase.
For further information go to https://c-a-c.com.au/handpicked-2019-annual-makers-market/.
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