Fri 26 & Sat 27 & Sun 28 April 2024 - Tumut, NSW

FRIDAY NIGHT - COMEDY GALA | SATURDAY ALL DAY - MARKETS, STREET PARADE, ROVING ENTERTAINMENT, CREATIVE & CULTURAL WORKSHOPS & LIVE MUSIC & MORE | SUNDAY FUN RUN

Celebrate Autumn in Tumut, Snowy Valleys, NSW

The Bendigo Bank Falling Leaf Festival is a celebration of everything Tumut and surrounds has to offer at this magical time of year.

In 2024 we are turning 70!

With the ever changing colours, crisp sunny days, a FREE rocking stage, delicious food and drinks, kids entertainment, market stalls, roving entertainment, fun run, live theatre, cultural & creative workshops and so much more, our Festival is the perfect way to celebrate Autumn. Come and explore beautiful Tumut, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, on our favourite weekend of the year.

2024 FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Wynyard St, Saturday 27 April from Midday

Emily Lubitz

Wild Tracks

In the Shadow of the King - Wiradjuri Elvis - Len Connolly

Tumut Pub Choir

Natasha Proos, Daisy James & Samantha Morris

Tumut High School Music Students

Marty’s Music School Buskers

The Amazing Jono

Coota Bollywood Allstars

Kids Street Games

Wed 24 - Fr 26 April

BIOLUMINESCENCE WORKSHOP ages 12-24 FREE

Learn skills in the creative industries for free and perform at the Falling Leaf Festival 2024! 

Want to get hands on with technology, learn skills in the creative industry and create an audio-visual installation at the Falling Leaf Festival?

Bioluminescence will get you hands on with the latest lighting and projection technology while lighting up the Connection Centre in the heart of Tumut on the Friday night of the Festival. 

Spots are limited. The program is completely free. 

Bioluminescence is supported by the NSW Government through CreateNSW and is in partnership with the Falling Leaf Festival. REGISTER HERE

Friday 26 April

6:30 - 10:30PM BIOLUMINESCENCE PROJECT - audio visual projection show FREE - Connection Centre, Tumut - cafe open - FAMILY FRIENDLY

7:30PM FALLING LEAF COMEDY GALA - The Montreal Community Theatre - Bar opens 7pm -Suitable ages 16+ Parental Guidance recommended TICKETS

Program may be subject to change.

Saturday 27 April

9AM

  • Aboriginal Tools & Techniques Workshop with Shane Herrington from Wolgalu Footprints $20 and $10 BOOK HERE

  • Bollywood Dancing for Beginners with Coota Bollywood Allstarts at Tumut River Brewing Co. $10 BOOK HERE

  • Clay Workshop with Leanne Hardwick $85 inc. materials and firing $95 inc. hire of small loom and all materials BOOK HERE

  • Glass Mosaic Leaf Workshop with Kerrie Bellette $95 all materials + morning tea - BOOK NOW BY PHONING KERRIE DIRECTLY ON 0407265828

  • Small Loom Weaving Workshop with Maree Maskill BOOK HERE

10AM-6PM - FREE MARKETS Wynyard Street + FOOD TRUCKS + BUSKERS + STREET ENTERTAINMENT incl. The Amazing Jono & Coota Bollywood Allstars + Surprise Guests!

10.30AM Clay Workshop with Leanne Hardwick $85 inc. materials and firing $95 inc. hire of small loom and all materials BOOK HERE

12-6PM - FREE LIVE MUSIC, Main state Wynyard Street including EMILY LUBITZ, Wild Tracks, Wiradjuri Elvis - In the Shadow of the King, Tumut Pub Choir, Natasha Proos, Daisy James & Samantha Morris, Tumut High Students

1PM - STREET PARADE

6.30-8.30PM - LIVE THEATRE - Xander Starbuck Space Cowboy presented by See Me Hear Me Theatre at Brooklyn on Fitzroy $17 incl nibblies. Bar opens 6pm TICKETS

Sunday 28 April

8AM FUNRUN - bib collection & late regos (card only).

8.45AM Safety briefing for 5km and 10km

9:00AM Start of 5km and 10km races

10:00-10:30AM - Colour Run registration 

10:15AM- Awards for 5km & 10km races

10:30AM - Colour Run starts

11:30AM- All events finish

FUN RUN REGISTRATION

10AM Fly Tying & Casting workshop with Haul Fly Fishing. Meet at Tumut River Brewing Co. $100 3 hours BOOK HERE

11AM Join the Brew Crew at Tumut River Brewing Co. for a special brewery tour & lunch. Learn about the history of this amazing local business and walk through their brewing process - sample the goods right at the source ! The tour includes a tasting paddle and lunch BOOK HERE

1PM-4PM Robyn Martin live at Tumut River Brewing Co. Free - wind down after a hectic weekend with this ARIA nominated singer songwriter who will warm your heart and leave you with a smile on your face.

BOOK NOW!

Tumut’s 70th Falling Leaf Festival is proudly brought to you by:

Supported by:

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GOLD SPONSORS

CRIMSON SPONSORS

Amber Sponsors

 

In-Kind Supporters

Local businesses getting behind Falling Leaf Festival with their services.

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

Falling Leaf Festival relies heavily on the generosity of businesses and organisations servicing our local community. They are the heart and soul of our region and we thank them for their support. Sponsorship opportunities are always available and your business or organisation can receive excellent returns, especially ionterms of marketing and community engagement.

Tumut, Snowy Valleys, NSW

Just 2.5 hours from Canberra, 5 hours from Sydney and 5 hours from Melbourne, Tumut makes for the perfect getaway weekend.