A packed entertainment line-up for families and lovers of the great Aussie outdoors has been announced for the 8th Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival set to run over the long weekend of June 9-12 at Nymboida Camping and Canoeing in Nymboida.

Costa Giorgiadis, along with his mate Scrapboy, will appear as Costa the Garden Gnome. Together they dive into their grubby bucket to inspire kids through a series of workshops, games and creative outdoor activities to nurture their love for the natural world. Costa’s involvement is funded by a Festivals Australia grant.

“We’re delighted to welcome Costa to the festival for the first time,” Festival Creative Director Laena Stephenson said. “He’ll be there all weekend and when not appearing as his dirtgirlworld character, will be giving a talk on deep ecology and everyday activities we can engage in to connect with nature, nourish ourselves and live in balance with nature.”

On the live music bill are We Mavericks, Brodie Buttons, Billie-Jo Porter, Manduway, Funkatu, Out of Abingdon, Majelen and many more.

This year’s secret discovery is Gordon Dedman, founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia, who will be sharing his extensive knowledge of bushcraft and living in harmony with nature in a series of six festival workshops. Gordon is one of Australia’s most sought-after survival experts and was head consultant on SBS’s Alone Australia.

Clarence Valley Council is proud to support the festival as part of our Special Event Sponsorship program.

Source: CV Communications