Warilla will come alive for a street festival, similar to this one in Penrith. Photo: Penrith City Council.
Warilla’s Beverley Avenue will be closed to cars and opened up to the community for a one-day street festival in November.
Shellharbour City Council says the Eco Eats and Beats Street Festival, on Sunday 10 November, will be a vibrant event that showcases a variety of eco-friendly activations including long table dining using upcycled furnishings, workshops focusing on recycling and the reuse of materials, waste-wise activations, an upcycled market, kids’ entertainment, nature play and street performances.
A mural will be painted on a building within the event zone, based on council’s Waste, Let’s Get it Sorted campaign, which aims to reduce environmental impacts by encouraging people to change how they sort waste at home, using vibrant, fun, and playful messaging and art.
A collaborative project involving local schools to create art using recycled materials will be a key feature of the event.
Council is looking for businesses, community groups, creatives, eco warriors and foodies who would like to get involved and contribute to the message of sustainability.
It’s seeking expressions of interest from a variety of food and market stall providers to be part of the event’s Eat Precinct and Upcycled Market. Click here for more information.
Shellharbour City Council CEO Mike Archer said the event was a great opportunity to build on council’s existing sustainability initiatives.
“This event will provide an opportunity to engage with the community on key themes and issues relating to sustainability, highlighting some key themes in the Zero Emissions Shellharbour Strategy and encouraging the community to be waste wise and get involved in sustainability practices,” he said.
“The decision to hold Eco Eats and Beats in Warilla also follows on from the Town Centres Plan which involved upgrades to the carpark, landscaping, seating, bike racks, water fountains and public art, as well as a new amenities block that incorporates a water harvesting system.”
The festival is one of 130 similar events funded through the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program.
Minister for Roads, Arts, Music and the Night-Time Economy and Jobs and Tourism John Graham said town streets were a critical part of the community’s public and social infrastructure.
“Too often our main streets are something we drive through, rather than drive to,” he said.
“Great streets make great towns and centres and reflect the local community and culture.
“The Open Streets program is about temporarily transforming our main streets into vibrant and welcoming public event spaces.
“The colour and diversity of these 130 events celebrates the unique personality of each town or suburb.”
More information about the festival will be available on council’s website and Facebook page.
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