Warrumbungle Bloomfest

Enjoy a mix of free live music and entertainment 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.
• Baradine Karate Demonstration – showcasing skill, discipline, and high-energy moves in an engaging performance.

All workshops and activities are free to join. Jump into something fun:

• Face painting
•  Bubble workshop
•  Flower posy workshop
•  Floral tattoos and wearable art
•  Paint Today, Project Tonight collaborative art experience with Illuminart
•  Giant colouring-in activity
•  Telescope and solar discovery with Donna the Astronomer3D chalk art by Zac Craig
•  Spring balloon arch for fun photos

Grab a bite to eat from one of our food stalls, or sit down and enjoy a meal at one of the local food businesses who will be open during Bloomfest. From street eats to pub classics, there’s something for everyone.

Stalls & Vans (Dalgarno Street)

• Pilliga Pottery – Gelato

• Little Coffee Cart – Coffee & drinks

• Rotary BBQ – Steak and snags

• G-Free Donuts – Donuts

• Made With Love – Cola beef brisket rolls

• Thai – Thanapa – Thai food

• Reborn Fitness – Cupcakes

Food Businesses – Dalgarno Street

• Me & Co (SPACE) – Rice paper rolls

• Imperial Hotel – Bistro and pub classics

• Eat It Café & Takeaway – Burgers and chips

Food Businesses – John Street

• Subway – Subs and wraps

• Coona Fish Shop – Fish and chips

• Royal Hotel – German and pub classics

• Coona Chicks – Fried chicken and pizzas

Browse local creations, gifts, and treasures:

• Books

• Earrings and accessories 

• Handmade gifts, toys, and jewellery

• Wooden crafts, beeswax, and honey

• Costume jewellery and resin crafts

• Honey and honey products

• Hand towels and handmade wooden toys

• Vintage Treasures 

• Handmade gifts and art

• Candy

Bloomfest is for everyone.

We want all visitors to feel welcome, safe, and supported. Below is a guide to accessibility features available at this year’s event. A site map with these facilities clearly marked will also be available online before the event and at the Information Booth.

• Designated drop-off and pick-up zone on Dalgarno Street
• Step-free asphalt surface across the site
• Wheelchair accessible toilets with clear signage
• Seating and shaded rest areas along Dalgarno Street
• Visitors welcome to bring their own camp chairs
• Quiet spaces available away from main stage and crowds
• Free earplugs available at the Information Booth
• Assistance animals welcome
• Staff and volunteers in pink vests available for support
• Information Booth acts as the Accessibility Contact Point

Getting Here

• A designated drop-off and pick-up zone will be available on Dalgarno Street near the Coonabarabran Times office.
• Street closures will be in place, but accessible paths into the festival area will remain open.

Moving Around

• Step-free asphalt surface across the site, as the event takes place on the road. Please note there is a step up to the kerb if accessing the footpaths.
• Wheelchair accessible pathways throughout.
• There is a unisex accessible toilet with directional signage to assist navigation.
• Kerb lighting for low vision (trial installation in place to assist with night-time visibility).
• Seating and shaded rest areas available along Dalgarno Street. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring their own camp chairs for extra comfort.

Sensory Considerations

• The projection light show will be slow-moving and designed to be inclusive for most audiences.
• Some live performances may include flashing or bright stage lights.
• There will be loud music and large crowds, so visitors are welcome to bring noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs. Free earplugs will also be available at the Information Booth.
• If you need a break, there are plenty of quieter spaces away from the main action where you can rest and recharge.

Assistance and Safety

• A clearly marked First Aid area will be available on site.
• Staff and volunteers will be wearing pink safety vests and carrying radios to assist with communication. Please approach them if you need help, directions, or in the case of a lost child.
• Security staff will be present throughout the site to assist with safety and support.
• Assistance animals are welcome at Bloomfest.
• Free drinking water will be available from the Information Booth.

Support and Information

• The Information Booth will also act as the Accessibility Contact Point.
• Staff and volunteers are available to provide help, look for those in pink safety vests.
• The site map will highlight all accessible facilities including toilets, seating, rest areas, quiet space, and first aid.

Continuous Improvement

Bloomfest is committed to improving accessibility each year. Your feedback helps us make the festival more inclusive. Share your thoughts via the post-event survey or at the Information Booth during the event.

Questions before you arrive?

Call: (02) 6849 2000

Email: info@warrumbungle.nsw. gov.au

In person:

14-22 John Street, Coonabarabran NSW 2357

59 Binnia Street, Coolah NSW 2843

• First Aid area

• Information Booth (also the Accessibility Contact Point) where you can get printed copies of the program with a map, large A3 printed map for easy readability.

• Staff and volunteers in pink safety vests for help, directions, or lost children

• Public toilets, including an accessible toilet

• Free drinking water, free sunscreen and free earplugs available at the information booth

• Free parking nearby

• Designated drop-off and pick-up zone in Dalgarno Street near the Coonabarabran Times building

• Seating and shaded rest areas along Dalgarno Street

• Security staff on site

To make the most of your Bloomfest experience, we recommend bringing:

• A camp chair – limited seating will be provided, so bring your own for extra comfort.
• A jumper or jacket – evenings can get cool once the sun goes down.
• A water bottle – stay hydrated while enjoying the festivities.
• A camera or phone – capture your favourite moments, from the light show to the balloon arch and chalk art.
• Cash or card – for food and market stalls (please note EFTPOS may not be available at all stalls).