The Bellingen Turtlefestival, a three-day arts, music and environmental gathering at the showground, is on September 30 – October 2.
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This festival is an independently run social enterprise seeking to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes. In particular the spotlight is on the Bellinger River Snapping turtle, a species recently classified as critically endangered.
Turtle Festival includes:
- An information stall and community activities, including water testing.
- Workshops and presentations
- A massive line-up of artists and performances. Headline acts Mark Seymour and The Undertow and Katie Noonan.
Turtlefestival is an all ages, all weather, licensed event.
See www.bellingenturtlefest.com.au for more info.
Turtlefestival star performer: Katie Noonan’s technical mastery and pure voice makes her one of Australia’s most versatile and beloved vocalists.