Celebrate the end of winter at Frostival Goulburn
Published on 29 July 2022
Goulburn’s Belmore Park precinct will be transformed into a winter wonderland next month, when the inaugural Frostival Goulburn takes place.
An initiative of Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s Marketing and Events Team, Frostival Goulburn is a brand new event celebrating the end of winter in Goulburn, running from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August 2022.
Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Peter Walker said Frostival Goulburn was a perfect way to mark the winters for which the Goulburn region was famous.
“As we all know, Goulburn is traditionally known for its cold climate and frosty winter mornings, and Frostival Goulburn aims to take advantage of these perceptions by creating a vibrant winter festival experience for the whole family to enjoy,” Cr Walker said.
“This is a fantastic initiative from our Marketing and Events Team, and it is a great way to showcase our local musicians and eateries. This is an event that everyone – both locals and visitors – can get behind and enjoy.”
The centrepiece will be a real outdoor ice-skating rink which will be installed at the lower end of Montague Street for the duration of Frostival Goulburn. Forty-five minute ice skating sessions will be available from 10am – 9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am – 6pm on Sunday.
Dedicated accessibility and inclusion ice skating sessions will be held on Friday, with a sensory session at 10am, followed by a mobility session at 11am. Tickets for all ice skating sessions will be available for purchase soon, a direct booking link will be posted to the Frostival Goulburn Facebook event page and the Goulburn Australia website.
Frostival’s main events will take place between 12pm – 9pm on Saturday 27 August and will include an official opening, along with a range of activities and entertainment such as live music from local artists, roving entertainment, winter-themed installations, a fire show from the Lieder Theatre Company and more.
Foodie Lane will also add to the atmosphere on Saturday, where attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of cuisines from local and regional food stalls. The Frostival Bar (a licensed bar area in Belmore Park) will feature mulled wine, espresso martinis and more.
Frostival Goulburn is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program in association with Goulburn Mulwaree Council.
“Our thanks goes to Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman for her strong support for Frostival Goulburn, and for assisting us with funding from the NSW Government,” Cr Walker said.
“I hope this event becomes a staple in the Goulburn Mulwaree calendar, and continues to grow each year.”
When: Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August 2022
Ice Skating: Friday & Saturday 10am – 9pm. Sunday 10am – 6pm.
Accessibility and Inclusion Sessions: Friday 10am and 11am.
Activities and Entertainment: Saturday 12pm – 9pm.
Where: Belmore Park, Montague Street, Goulburn
Admission: Free entry to event.
Ice Skating (45 minute sessions): Toddler 3-4 (with aid) $12, Child 5-13 $10, Adult $15, Family (1 adult & 3 children) $40, Family (2 adults & 2 children) $45, Skating Aid: $8, Concession card holders $10. Tickets on sale soon, a direct booking link will be posted to the Frostival Goulburn Facebook event page and the Goulburn Australia website.
For more information and regular updates, check out the Frostival Goulburn event page on Facebook or www.goulburnaustralia.com.au.