The Cygnet Folk Festival is one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals.Musicians and volunteers plan their annual holidays around coming to Cygnet in January each year and many come from interstate and overseas especially to be part of this wonderful event.
The Cygnet Folk Festival began in 1982 and is a not-for-profit community event organised by a volunteer management committee (Huon Folk Inc)

The Festival attracts thousands of visitors every year. A rich cultural community event, the Festival provides entertainment to a wide audience of Festival attendees, making people smile, providing opportunities and a springboard for young musicians, opportunities for local businesses, and new friendships.

The aims of the Festival are:

to offer folk, ethno, world, singer-songwriter, roots and acoustic music, dance, poetry and workshops from local, national and international artists.
to encourage interest in and awareness of folk music and associated activities to people of diverse ages and backgrounds.
to provide support and opportunities to young musicians.
to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the local community, businesses and associations.

For information/ticket reservation: https://www.cygnetfolkfestival.org