Robertson Rainforest Festival

Welcome to the Robertson Rainforest Festival 2026! From Friday 11 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, we invite you to come along and celebrate the beauty, magic, and vital importance of our local rainforest here in Robertson, NSW.

Brought to you by the Robertson Environment Protection Society (REPS), this year’s multi-week festival is all about community, creativity, and conservation. Whether you are a lifelong local or visiting the beautiful Southern Highlands, our program is packed with ways to connect you to the spectacular natural landscape of the historic Yarrawa Brush.

There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. You can dive into fascinating history talks, join hands-on eco workshops, check out a local wildlife movie night. Poetry and Art Prizes have also been held. We are also proud to highlight the work of Young REPS—an inspiring team of local school students who are actively bringing our rainforest back to life through seed propagation and planting days.

The whole festival wraps up with a vibrant Community Celebration Day! Bring the family along for a day packed with live music, sustainable market stalls, tasty food, and plenty of free, hands-on fun for the kids.

Festival Highlights

• Discover & Learn: Dive into a REPS rainforest history presentation and join practical micro-rainforest rehabilitation workshops.
• Support Local Youth: Grab some beautiful native green additions for your garden at the Young REPS plant sales.
• Get Creative: Show off your talents or admire local entries in our $500 Art Prize and $500 Poetry Prize competitions.
• Wildlife Movie Night: Cozy up for a special screening celebrating the heartwarming stories of our local wildlife rescue heroes.
• Festival Day: Celebrate with live music, great food, eco markets, and interactive stalls.

Creative & Family Activities

• Live Music: Tap your toes to fantastic tunes coordinated by MD Locki Hines, featuring brilliant emerging songwriters and well-loved artists like Amber Kenny.
• Kids’ Eco Fun: Keep the little ones entertained with hands-on workshops making seed bombs and insect hotels, creating wildlife photo collages, or learning cultural weaving and clapstick making.
• Wildlife Safari: Test your spotting skills on a Native Wildlife Identification Safari right around the Robertson area.
• Community Art: Admire the stunning Rainforest Art Banners on display, created in collaboration with Ngununggula, alongside our interactive rainforest information installations.
• Inspiring Voices: Listen to wonderful guest speakers, including our passionate YoungREPS Youth Voice, acclaimed artist Ben Quilty, wildlife advocate John Creighton, and expert ecologist David Rush.
• Explore the Brush: Lace up your walking shoes for unforgettable guided rainforest walks with David Rush.

We can’t wait to celebrate our beautiful rainforest with you!