Latest News

Performers for 2012
announced. Click here
 
Earlybird Tickets are now on sale. Click here
 
Volunteer applications
are now open. Click here
(problem with the online form has been fixed)
 
Performer Applications
have closed for 2012

Information pages about the 2011 festival have been archived. To access click here. Info about earllier festivals can be viewed here
 

Judy Small at the 2007 festival

Vardos playing wild gypsy music
at the 2008 festival
 
 
Vendulka Witchta - young performers
are a feature of our festival
 
 
Mal Webb and friends having fun
at the 2008 festival
 
 
The Toe Sucking Cowgirls and Damon
Davies at the 2006 festival
 
 
Dance demonstrations and workshops
are an integral part of the festival
 
 
International acts like The Beez
from Germany (2007 & 2009)
 
 
Workshops are an integral part of the festival. Here Nancy Kerr from UK
teaches fiddle at the 2009 festival
 
 
Plenty of camping sites in a rural setting
but close to all venues
 
  

About the Festival

The historic and picturesque village of Cobargo on the far south coast of New South Wales has been hosting this fun-filled weekend of music, dance, song, comedy and poetry and yarn-telling for the past 16 years.

Over 200 performers converge on the Cobargo Showground over the last weekend in February and provide a pageant of Australian and international talent. The next festival will be held on the 24th, 25th & 26th February, 2012.

Performers and audiences alike have described this festival as "the best little folk festival in the country" (Bob McInnes - Cornstalk Gazette). See the gallery of photographs from previous festivals and some video and audio recordings from the 2010 festival.

Cobargo is situated on the far south coast of New South Wales, mid-way between Narooma and Bega. It is about three hours drive from Canberra and about five hours from Sydney (Click here for a map) Bus services between Sydney and Melbourne stop at Cobargo. The nearest airport is at Merimbula. [see more information and accommodation listings]

The festival started out as a small celebration in the village centre but the growth in popularity of the festival resulted in a move to the Cobargo Showground in 2005. This has been recognised as a positive move in the development of the festival due to the beautiful rural setting, ample space and excellent facilities (including onsite camping with all amenities). Being fully self-contained means that it is great for young children and the festival is very family-friendly. It has also enabled the expansion of both the children’s activities and the dance program.

The Cobargo Showground is situated on the Bermagui Road. It's a short walk to the Cobargo village where there is a good pub, coffee shops, a supermarket and service station. There's also some tempting craft and antique shops. A huge range of food and craft stalls are also provided as part of the festival.

   


The organisers are all volunteers and the festival itself could not operate without the wonderful people who volunteer their time during the weekend of the festival each year. Volunteering gives a different perspective of the festival, enhances enjoyment and gives free admission. Many volunteers have such a good time that they volunteer year after year. Interested in volunteering? Visit the volunteers page on this website to learn how.

Festival attendees will experience a full program of concerts, workshops, dances, poets breakfasts, comedy acts, sessions, intimate blackboard concerts, plus exotic food stalls, bar and refreshments. This is a very friendly festival and judging from the many accolades from last year's festival it just keeps getting better.

The Cobargo Folk Festival has become a regular treat for residents of the South Coast and many visitors from NSW and interstate. You might like to stay awhile and explore this beautiful region. There's lots to do; beautiful beaches and the historic town of Tilba nearby, visit Bega Cheese and local wineries, explore the stunning local national parks. Have a look at the Sapphire Coast tourism website and our Useful Links page for more information

So for a great time - HEAD FOR COBARGO!

 

Click here to see who is performing at the 2012 festival

Information about the program will be added over the coming weeks. Check the website regularly for updates

 

Tickets for the 2012 festival are now on sale

Super earlybird special (a saving of $25) available until 31st December 2011

Click here to view details of ticket pricing and to use our secure online purchasing facility

 


A Reminder that NO PETS and NO ALCOHOL are to be brought into the festival site. Click here for more information

The Yuin Folk Club has produced a sampler CD
featuring 24 acts appearing at the 2011 Cobargo Folk Festival.
 
Click here for more details
 
Links to some video clips and audio recordings of the 2010 festival, including the ABC recordings
and some mini-documentary videos by Tony Hunt are available on the 2010 festival page. Click here
 
 
 
 
 
PERFORMER APPLICATIONS

Click here to read our Performer Application Guidelines
 
Applications for the 2012 festival have now closed
 
If you missed the deadline, or missed being selected this year, applications for the 2013 festival will open in May 2012

  

The Yuin Folk Club Inc would like to thank the following
companies and organisations for their continuing support of the Cobargo Folk Festival

   

 

Bega Valley Shire Council

  
       
 
 

 

 

Click here for a complete list of sponsors & supporters
with links to their websites

 
The Yuin Folk Club Inc acknowledges the assistance by the Australian Government Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Volunteers Grant Program
The majority of the photographs of the festival on this website were taken by Prem Samira
and the Yuin Folk Club gratefully acknowledges Prem for their use
Looking for information about the local area?.........or what other folk clubs or festivals exist in the region?......
or perhaps looking for a particular song or tune? For this and more, visit our comprehensive Links page