Youth Fest 2025 - Celebrate Youth Week in Style
Published on 27 March 2025
Get ready for the ultimate day out – Youth Fest is back bigger and better than ever! Loseby Park will come alive on Thursday 17 April, from 11am to 2pm for Youth Fest 2025 – a FREE, action-packed celebration of Youth Week designed for young people aged 12 to 24. Expect live music, adrenaline-pumping activities, free food, creative workshops, and plenty of chances to hang out, meet new people and just have fun.
Youth Fest is all about connecting, creating and celebrating what it means to be a young person in the Southern Highlands. Whether you're into music, sport, art, fashion, or just looking for something to do with your mates — this is your day.
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick said this year’s Youth Fest is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best yet.
“With so many free activities and entertainment on offer, it’s the perfect chance to grab your mates and get involved,” Mayor Fitzpatrick said.
“As part of our Youth Action Plan consultations, young people told us loud and clear — they want more to do locally and more places to connect.
I’m excited to see Youth Fest bring that vision to life and kickstart even more opportunities for young people across the Shire.”
What’s On:
- Outdoor adventures: Challenge yourself and compete alongside your mates with outdoor rock-climbing, a giant inflatable obstacle course and sports games.
- Creative workshops: Try your hand at music and arts workshops run by the talented local artists from River Road.
- Tasty treats: Sit back with a free snow cone and BBQ lunch and enjoy the vibe!
- Clothes Swap: Save your money and give your wardrobe a sustainable refresh! From 11 am to 12 pm, bring up to five pieces of clean, like-new clothing to swap for tokens. Then, from 12 pm to 1 pm, use your tokens to shop! (Please note: no jewellery, wigs, underwear, swimwear, or damaged items. Remaining clothes will be donated to charity. Find all the details here: www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/events-directory/Youth-Week-Clothes-Swap)
- Connect and Discover: Explore valuable information and resources provided by our community partners.
Youth Fest is proudly presented by Wingecarribee Shire Council, in collaboration with the NSW Government, Community Links Wellbeing, ReFrame, Highlands Community Centres and Highlands Youth Services.
Event Details: Youth Fest 2025
Who: Young people 12 - 24 years and their parents/carers/guardians.
When: 11am to 2pm, Thursday 17 April 2025
Where: Loseby Park, Bowral (near Bowral Hospital)
All activities are FREE, and no booking is required. Please be prepared for all weather conditions, event will proceed rain or shine. Youth Fest is an alcohol and smoke free event.
Find out more at www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/events-directory/Youth-Week-YouthFest-2025
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