MACKSVILLE Laneway Festival is set to kick off from 2pm on Saturday 11 March on River Street, Wallace Lane and Galeria Creative Junction.

“This event is about bringing the community together, making new connections and renewing existing acquaintances,” event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered said.

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“I think it’s important to provide opportunities for conversation between everyday people and that’s exactly what a street festival such as this one achieves.”

Mr Nicholas has worked with dozens of local organisations, artists, performers and contractors to pull together a highly varied line up representing people from across the Nambucca Valley.

“There’s a vast amount of creativity in this region – we should be proud of that heritage and so the festival is an opportunity to really soak it up and celebrate the diversity in our culture.”

The festival features several free workshops and activities designed to connect people around a common purpose.

One presenter – @dowatfeelsgood – is a multidisciplinary artist based out of Nambucca Heads who will be facilitating ‘First Impressions’, an activity bringing together strangers through drawing and creative writing.

“There’s a wood carving workshop that is almost sold out,” Mr Nicholas said.

“All the other activities are totally free of charge.

“If you make a lantern during the afternoon, you can join the lantern parade at 7.30pm – that will definitely be an event highlight.

“If you’re wondering what else is on offer for families, I’ve collated ‘10 Things To Do’ on the festival website.”

The full festival program is available online at www.macksvillelanewayfestival.com.au.

Entry is just $2 per person.