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New website launched
October 2008
 
Performer Applications have now CLOSED for 2009
 
Earlybird Tickets
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Photo Gallery added
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List of acts for 2009 added
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Judy Small at the 2007 Festival

  

 

Vardos playing wild gypsy music at the 2008 Festival

  

 

Vendulka Wichta - young performers are a feature of our festival

  

 

Mal Webb & friends having fun at the 2008 festival

  

 


The Toe Sucking Cowgirls with Damon Davies at the 2006 festival

  

 

Dance demonstations and workshops are an integral part of the festival

  

 

Welcome To The Cobargo Folk 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 13 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 20th, 21st, 22nd February, 2009.  (Click here for more information)
 
Performers and audiences alike have described this festival as "the best little folk festival in the country" (Bob McInnes - Cornstalk Gazette.)
 
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, Melbourne and Canberra stop at Cobargo. The nearest airport is at Merimbula.
 
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 festival is organised by the Yuin Folk Club Inc. 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, sessions and more 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 for more information

 

So for a great time - HEAD FOR COBARGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 

PERFORMER APPLICATIONS for 2009 have now CLOSED

Applications for the 2010 Festival will be available on this website from about April 2009

Click here to read our Performers Application Guidelines

 

Details of the 2009 Cobargo Folk Festival are being progressively added.

A list of acts for 2009 has been added. Check the program menu for updates

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
  

 

 
 
 
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
  
 Most photographs of the festival on this site were taken by Prem Samira
and the Yuin Folk Club Inc gratefully acknowledges Prem for their use