AFTER the bad-weather cancellation of Curryfest in 2024, it is full steam ahead for Woolgoolga’s signature event this year.
Curryfest is growing into a three-day celebration in 2025, with several new events added to the menu thanks to Multicultural Grassroots Initiative funding and City of Coffs Harbour Council support.
“It’s triple the fun with three days of events to make up for last year’s weather cancellation,” said Curryfest chair Pam Fayle.
On Friday, 26 September a Bollywood movie will be screened at the Woolgoolga beach reserve.
This is a free event.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding chair or rug, and can bring a picnic or purchase food from a local takeaway or food van.
The main festival day is Saturday 27 September, with an alluring array of colours, aromas and music taking over the beach reserve and main street from 9am-5pm.
“Enjoy a curry, have a turban tied on your head, or shop for exotic goods in the Indian bazaar,” organisers said in a statement.
“Watch the colour and excitement of the bhangra and giddha dancers and try out your dance moves to the beat of the dholi drummers in front of the main stage.
“There will be pop up entertainers as well.”
Attendees can also learn curry-cooking techniques from top chefs, including Australia’s professional chef of the year Richmond Rodrigues, who began his food journey in his family’s catering business in India.
“Bring the whole family… kids enter free of charge and there are kids entertainers, ice cream and other treats,” organisers said.
“Cricket NSW is there with some interactive games for kids as well.
“If you have never been to Curryfest, this is definitely the year to do so.”
On Sunday, 28 September a Wellness by the Waves event will be held from 7am.
The event is free, but attendees should register for a yoga, pilates or meditation session at curryfest.au/wellness.
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