This spring, Dalgarno Street in Coonabarabran will burst into life as Warrumbungle Bloomfest 2025 transforms the town centre into a vibrant festival of colour, art, music, and community connection.

When: Saturday 20 September 2025

Time: 3.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Where: Dalgarno Street, Coonabarabran (street closure in place)

Cost: Free entry, with free music, entertainment, and workshops for the whole family

Please note: Bloomfest is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event.

As the sun sets, the night will light up with a spectacular projection light show, turning buildings and spaces into luminous canvases beneath the starry Warrumbungle skies.

Free, inclusive, and family-friendly, Bloomfest invites everyone to come together and celebrate the Warrumbungle Shire in full bloom.

Entertainment

Enjoy free live music all evening from local and regional performers:

• Tilly Poole: – pop-hippie-cowgirl singer/songwriter from mid-west NSW, performing three sets.
• Phat Brass – a high-energy all-acoustic brass band mixing pop, jazz, electronic and rock, with roaming sets through the crowd.
• Where’s Dave – local Coonabarabran legends bringing 70s–now party and pub rock favourites to the stage.
• Coonabarabran Celtic Club Pipes and Drums – a much-loved community group kicking off the afternoon with pipes, drums, and energy.
• Musta Dance Line Dancing – an interactive performance inviting you to join in the fun.

Workshops and Activities

All workshops and kids’ activities are free to join. Get hands-on with creative and family-friendly experiences including:

• Badge-making
• Posy-making workshops with local florists
• Face painting and bubbles
• Children’s songs, games, drawing, and dancing
• Interactive art, including a giant 3D chalk mural
• Stargazing with Donna the Astronomer

Food and Market Stalls

Bloomfest brings together local flavours and handmade creations.

Food highlights include: tacos, Thai stir fry, BBQ steak and sausages, pulled pork rolls, gelato, donuts, cookies, coffee, and more from local cafés, hotels, and community groups.

Markets and stalls include: handmade gifts and jewellery, plants, art, books, community groups, and local produce. Perfect for browsing while you enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Light Show

As dusk falls, Dalgarno Street will light up with a spectacular projection show, transforming one of the town’s landmark buildings into a luminous canvas. Adding to the magic, SPACE will also feature artworks projected in their window, creating an extra splash of colour and creativity for festival-goers to enjoy under the Warrumbungle night sky.

Why Bloomfest?

Bloomfest reflects the heart of Warrumbungle Shire, a place where nature, dark skies, creativity, and community come together.

The event is part of the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package through the Open Streets Program, activating Dalgarno Street as a safe, walkable, and lively space for people to connect and celebrate.

By day, the region is alive with spring wildflowers across the Warrumbungles and the Pilliga. By night, the Dark Sky Park provides the perfect celestial backdrop for a celebration of art, light, and local culture.

Warrumbungle Bloomfest is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW.