15 July, 2020

Organisers of Harvest Gunnedah have announced a new date for the inaugural festival, with the feast for the senses now scheduled for next Spring.

Harvest Gunnedah will be held during the 2021 October Long Weekend on Saturday, October 2 at Riverside Racecourse, Gunnedah.

Gunnedah Shire Councillor and member of the Harvest Gunnedah Committee Colleen Fuller said that COVID-19 had created an exceptional set of circumstances, forcing the group to make the difficult decision to postpone the event.

“With the fluid COVID-19 situation creating ongoing uncertainty about mass gatherings, we have decided to put community health and safety first and postpone this year’s event,” Cr Fuller said.

“The committee is still 100% committed to the event and they are positive and excited for next year. Harvest Gunnedah 2021 will see everyone able to eat, discover and celebrate Gunnedah with their friends, family and community.

“In the meantime, we encourage everyone to still get out enjoy the great produce, dining and other local products the Gunnedah Shire has to offer.”

Harvest Gunnedah 2021 will feature street food stalls, a produce market, live music and entertainment, children’s entertainment, demonstrations from local growers, celebrity chefs and much more.

The festival received funding of $17,000 from the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund and a $17,000 co-contribution from Gunnedah Shire Council. An additional $20,000 was awarded to the Gunnedah Jockey Club through the Back to the Track program. This funding will be held for the deferred event.

For future updates visit www.harvestgunnedah.com or follow @harvestgunnedah.

What: Harvest Gunnedah
Where: Riverside Racecourse
When: Saturday 2nd October 2021

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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.