$35,000 funding boost for Camp Oven Festival

Organisers of the Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival have obtained major grants and sponsorships amounting to $35,000 in funding.

Festival Creative Director Laena Stephenson said that the festival program, which takes place at Nymboida Camping and Canoeing Centre over the June long weekend, has been specifically designed for younger families.

“This year we wanted to include more programming elements that, alongside live music and camp oven cooking, appeal to local Mums, Dads and their kids. I’m really excited we have been successful in our applications,” she said.

The grants include $10,000 from Festivals Australia for children’s entertainment, $10,000 from the NSW Regional Arts Fund for targeted marketing activities and $10,000 via Clarence Valley Council’s Special Events Sponsorship fund.

A further $5,000 sponsorship from the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Bushfire Recovery and Community Development Program will support this year’s Art Workshops and Conversation Corner.

Festival Manager Phil Nicholas said that festival campsites are around 80% sold out and that for Clarence Valley residents, a great way to experience the festival is via a one or two-day pass.

“You won’t find a better family day out in June. We have one of the biggest names in children’s entertainment lined up, lots of saucy camp oven cooked meals and some saucy entertainment for the grown-ups too!” he said.

The full festival program will be announced in April.

Festival passes are available to buy online and Discover vouchers are accepted via telephone bookings. Call 02 6649 4155 or head to www.clarencevalleycampovenfestival.com for further information.