Victor Harbor WhaleFest 2022
Victor Harbor WhaleFest is a program of events celebrating the start of the whale season on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Whale Season has official begun in Victor Harbor with the first Southern Right Whale spotted out from the stunning Waitpinga cliffs in late May. Join the month and a half long celebration of our beautiful whales by immersing yourself in fun and thought-provoking activities during WhaleFest 2022.
PROGRAM:
Opening Event – Saturday 11 June 2022
RAMINDJERI WELCOMING OF THE WHALES (AMPHITHEATRE)
Join in from 9am for a beautiful Ramindjeri Welcoming of the Whales and smoking ceremony at the Amphitheatre next to Soldiers Memorial Gardens. Cedric Varcoe and Mark Koolmatrie will present the ceremony, with other guest speakers including local MP, the Honourable David Basham, and City of Victor Harbor Mayor, Dr Moira Jenkins.
WHALEFEST ACTIVITIES (WARLAND RESERVE)
Drop by Warland Reserve between 10am – 4pm for the main event, with rolling family-friendly activities, maritime guest speakers, whale workshops and live music. All festivities are free and everyone is welcome to join. It’s the perfect place to get inspired and excited about the whale season – and even get some whale watching tips!
VICTOR HARBOR ARTISAN MARKETS (RAILWAY PLAZA)
Waddle over to Railway Plaza on Railway Terrace from 10am – 4pm to enjoy 50+ artisan stalls, local food and beverage and live entertainment. From sports massages and woodwork demonstrations, to basket weaving and tarot card reading, there’s something for everyone! Visitors can also browse health foods, ceramics, handmade art, homewares, market flowers and more.
NAIDOC MARCH & CELEBRATIONS
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | 10.15am
Miwi-inyeri Pelepi-ambi Aboriginal Corporation are proud to present this years NAIDOC week celebrations. Gathering at Grosvenor Gardens at 10:15am to begin the march. Meet at Soldiers Memorial Gardens from 11am for further celebrations including smoking ceremony, welcome to country, BBQ, Flag raising, face painting and children’s activities.
BREE TRANTER LIVE & SCREENING OF ‘JAIMEN HUDSON: FROM SKY TO SEA’ – Victa Cinema.
Sunday 26 June 2022 | 2pm
Live music accompanied with underwater footage followed by a beautiful documentary screening. Book directly through the Victa Cinema: 08 8552 1325
VICTOR HARBOR LIBRARY SESSIONS
The duration of the July school holidays. All library sessions are FREE. Bookings are essential – BOOK HERE
- Maritime Crafts for Kids – 13, 20 & 21 July 2022 – 10:30am to 11.30am
- Ngarrindjeri Storytelling (Kondoli) & Art with Cedric Varcoe – 11 July 2022 – 10:30am to 11:30am
- Fleurieu Marine Workshop – 18 July 2022 – 10:30 to 12:00pm
- Finding The Fab 5 – 19 July 2022 Junior Session 10:30am / Adult Session 2pm
STUDIO VINO @ Coral Street Art Space
- Friday 1 July 2022 – 6:30pm
- Saturday 2 July 2022 – 1:30pm
Canvas, paint and brushes are provided as well as an experienced instructor who leads you step-by-step through the process for an unforgettable afternoon of painting, sipping and socialising. No experience required. CLICK HERE TO BOOK
THE CEDRIC VARCOE SESSIONS @ Coral Street Art Space
Join in for a day of learning to weave the Ngarrindjeri traditional way with Ngarrindjeri man and contemporary artist Cedric Varcoe. During the class they’ll be talking about Culture, the plants they’ll be weaving with and their traditional uses. All ages.
Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Victor SA website or follow the WhaleFest event page.
What: Victor Harbor WhaleFest
When: 11 June – 30 July 2022
Where: Victor Harbor, South Australia
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: Victor Harbor WhaleFest
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