Events

🌿 Festival of Torbay — A Day of Discovery, Culture, and Connection

Saturday, 15 November 2025, 9:30am – 3:30pm | Torbay Hall

Join us for a celebration of nature, culture, and community at the Festival of Torbay — a day to connect with the land, learn from experts, and experience the magic of our local environment.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Torbay Hall, this festival brings together workshops, walks, talks, music, food, and markets — all designed to inspire and empower our community to care for this special place we call home.

🌏 Discover, Learn, and Explore

Get hands-on and curious with a vibrant mix of activities throughout the day. Learn how to protect precious habitats for EPBC-listed species such as the Western Ringtail Possum and Black-Cockatoos, dive into the world of rakali ecology, and take part in weed identification, feral animal management, and native seed propagation sessions.

🌾 Culture and Connection

Begin the day with a Welcome to Country (at 9.30am) from Vernice Gillies and experience the energy and spirit of the Mooditch Nop Dance Group (at 10am), as we come together to honour the land, culture, and people of Torbay.

🎤 Inspiring Talks

Pull up a chair and hear from passionate experts and local champions:

• Climate Change — Panel Discussion
• What’s the Hype on Rakali? with Sarah Comer, DBCA
• Let’s Talk About EPBC Species with Christian Knapp, Torbay Catchment Group
• Feral Animal Management on Private Land with Animal Pest Management Services

🚶‍♀️ Walking Tours for Every Explorer

Step outside and explore the rich biodiversity and stories of Torbay:

• Cultural Tour with Larry Blight
• Native Plant ID & Seed Collection with Mark Parre
• Bird Call ID Walk with Andrew Dickinson
• Nature Discovery Walk with Angela Dickinson — perfect for kids!
• Weed Plant Identification with Karen McKeogh

🎨 Workshops to Get Creative

Get your hands dirty (in the best way!) with creative wetland-inspired workshops by The Village Sisters:

• Clay Seed Creatures
• Wood Whittling Workshop

🎶 Music to Move You

Soak up the sounds of the Torbay community with live music throughout the day featuring:
Playlist Choir, Jacob Morgan-de Laine, Harmonix, and JennyBoy.

🍲 Food, Markets, and More

Wander through local market stalls, enjoy delicious food, and connect with community groups and neighbours who share your love for the environment.

🌱 The Festival of Torbay is more than an event — it’s a celebration of community, culture, and care for our environment.

Come for the knowledge, stay for the connections, and leave inspired to make a difference in our shared catchment.

📍 Torbay Hall
🕤 9:30am – 3:30pm
💚 Free community event — everyone welcome!