Celebrations will kick off on Thursday, October 31 with a Halloween-themed opening night of the Fisher’s Ghost Carnival at Campbelltown Showground, featuring amusement rides, a sideshow alley, carnival treats and impressive fireworks display on Saturday November 2 and 9.
Fisher’s Twilight Fair will offer stage entertainment, market stalls, roaming entertainers and kids’ activities in Campbelltown CBD on Saturday November 2 and Sunset Sounds music festival will return to Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Saturday 9 November with a stacked line-up of talented stage musicians.
“The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost is our biggest annual celebration and one of our oldest traditions, celebrating a legend that endures in Campbelltown to this day,” said Mayor Dr George Greiss.
“Since 1956, this beloved event has been a point of pride and celebration for our community and so I encourage everyone to get involved in the exciting events planned for this year,” said Dr Greiss.
Campbelltown Arts Centre will offer a Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition throughout the festival, highlighting selected entries from this year’s competition.
Families can also enjoy Fisher’s Kids as it returns to Campbelltown Arts Centre with Japanese-inspired activities, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Campbelltown Koshigaya sister city relationship.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of Fisher’s Associated Events, hosted by local community groups and businesses during the festival.
Events at this year’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost include:
• Fisher’s Ghost Carnival.
• Sunset Sounds.
• Fisher’s Twilight Fair.
• Marsdens Law Group Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run.
• Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition.
• Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize.
• Fisher’s Kids at Campbelltown Arts Centre.
• Dogs in the Park at Festival of Fisher’s Ghost.