Festival program
Celebrate gungahlin community picnic
Saturday, 29 October 2022
Yerrabi Pond District Park
Presented by Suburban Land Agency
The community picnic is a relaxed and friendly chance for families and friends to soak in the atmosphere of one of Gungahlin’s most loved natural areas while connecting to community groups, family services and environmental organisations. Bring along a picnic or treat yourself to scrumptious food and refreshing beverages from local vendors. There will be plenty of live entertainment, activities to keep the kids entertained (not to mention the adventure playground and flying fox) and opportunities to forge deeper connections with your local community.
Picnic highlights:
Family friendly live music and roving children’s performers
Kids crafts and activities
Connect with community groups and family services
Learn more about the natural environment of our region
Food and drinks available from local vendors
Cultural Showcase - Communities at Work Satellite event
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Communities at Work, Gungahlin
The Communities at Work Community Development team will be running activities at the Gungahlin Community Centre as part of Celebrate Gungahlin 2022.
Come along and participate in a drumming workshop, a composting workshop or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat with the Community Development team about what you love about your local community.
celebrate gungahlin cultural showcase
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Gungahlin Town Square
Presented by Communities At Work
Gungahlin is vibrant cultural melting pot, and home to people who have arrived here from all over the world. Travel the globe without leaving home with this mini multi-culti spectacular that highlights the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of Gungahlin’s diverse community. Purchase products from local artists, and enjoy a world of performances and activities right in your own backyard.
Showcase Highlights:
Market stalls from local makers
Vibrant music and dance from local groups on the main stage
Connect with cultural groups and explore the diversity of the Gungahlin region
Hands on activities for all ages and lots of fun activities for kids
Pop up performance by talented local artists and musicians
Food and drinks available from local vendors
Roving performers brightening up the town centre and Marketplace Gungahlin
Visit Coming Together: A Celebrate Gungahlin Community Exhibition presented by Marketplace Gungahlin in front of Big W and cast your vote in the people’s choice awards
Visit the Art on the Park Gallery for an exhibition of artwork by Gungahlin College students
Coming Together: A Celebrate Gungahlin Community Exhibition
11-30 October
Marketplace Gungahlin
Presented by Marketplace Gungahlin
Coming Together: A Portrait of the Gungahlin region is an art exhibition which celebrates and shares everything that makes the Gungahlin Community such a special place to live, work and play. Featuring artworks by artists of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, these works express what is most important to people in being part of the local community.
