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Festival of the Lakes

A one-day event celebrating sustainability and the Gippsland Lakes environment.

***This event has been postponed***

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We’re constantly adding to the day and will publish a full speaker program and run sheet, so check back regularly to this page or subscribe here.

 

Speakers in the Rotunda

  • Matt Montemurro and Caitlin Jackson – Marine Mammal Foundation
  • Tammy Logan – Gippsland Unwrapped
  • Marty Potts – Greening Australia
  • Sean Phillipson – East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
  • Deb Sullivan and Sean Dooley – Birdlife Australia

 

Community groups and businesses

  • Greening Australia
  • Birdlife Australia
  • West Gippsland and East Gippsland catchment management authorities
  • Marine Mammal Foundation
  • Friends of Beware Reef
  • Parks Victoria
  • Victorian Fisheries Authority
  • Victorian Bushfire Recovery
  • Wellington Shire Council
  • East Gippsland Shire Council

 

Children’s activities

  • Black Snake Productions (one for all ages)
  • Pixie Violet Face-painting

 

Market stalls

  • Dream Farm Soaps
  • Nature Eco Stores
  • Karrots Candles and Greeting Cards
  • Sail Cycle Handmade Bags
  • Saltwater Creative
  • Wombat Honey

 

Food and beverages

  • RAW Country
  • Lakes Ice Creams
  • Kombi Coffee
  • Exquisite Meals

 

Entertainment and activities

  • Nicky Moffat Music
  • Sand sculpting
  • Learn to SUP with Venture Out

 

 

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The Gippsland Lakes are precious. Together we can protect them for future generations. The Gippsland Lakes are on the Traditional Lands and Waters of the Gunaikurnai. ‘Love our Lakes’ is about a shared responsibility to participate in caring for the Lakes and catchment.