Lovefest Blue Mountains

The Country
Imagine a weekend where the noise flows away, and you are held by one of the most beautiful places in Australia. 

You wind through a mountainous landscape into Capertee Valley, Blue Mountains, NSW, breathe in crisp open air, and arrive and meet a community that turns strangers into friends, and friends into family. You fall asleep under the stars, wake to birdsong, and spend your days reconnecting with nature, yourself, and each other at Lovefest.

We bring forth respect, renewal, vitality, honouring and becoming, and walk mindfully. Experience amazing wildlife, including honey eaters (birds), the very rare sugar gliders (possums), kangaroos and wallabies. There are vast lookouts within walking distance to see the sunset and sunrise.

The Spaces
A special community nourishment zone called the Fire Stage has emerged from the land, with live music, open mic, and karaoke, surrounded by markets, many food and drink options including chai, cacao and teas, plus a massage space and a children’s space. We also co create the Water Stage for deep connection to self and others, and the Earth Stage for the sharing of First Nations Peoples culture, dance, movement, singing, and sound journeying.

With the children’s space, young in age and at heart in the air stage, called The Fun Hub, we can learn bushcraft, fire, shelter making, and safe spear throwing, make nature jewellery, play, and more. 

With over 40 facilitators, there will be something for everyone.

Indigenous Ceremony
We begin with Wirimbili taking us through a smoking ceremony, Welcome to Country, dance and song, led by Emma Syme, Dabee Country of the Wiradjuri Nation.

Here is the program:

One of Lovefest’s biggest values is that we are all intentionally drug and alcohol free for the weekend during our time together. Why? To deepen connection with community and nature, access more depth that carries into everyday life, and meet on the same wavelength. 

It creates a safe space for individuals and families who want a sober environment, supports a heart-led frequency that energises us through natural states of ecstasy, and helps regulate our nervous systems, turning worries of the world into possibilities of love.

Here is a video from a previous event: 

Camping and facilities
A special campground for Lovefest in the middle of the stunning Capertee Valley. The exact address will be sent to ticketholders the week prior.
Toilets and drinking water available.

On site parking is provided with a vehicle pass only. Please carpool where possible to reduce environmental impact on site.

Bring all your own camping equipment, including eating utensils, bin bags to leave no trace, and everything you need to be comfortable.

No dogs. No personal campfires or firepits. Please use established firepits only.
Important: BYO cups, plates, bowls and cutlery. A washing station is available.

Food and drinks
Food and drink vendors will be serving plant based food, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.
You are welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks. Please plan ahead to take home all your own waste for disposal.

Vehicles
We encourage carpooling to reduce environmental impact on site.
There is space for campervans and caravans. Register these when booking your vehicle pass.

Entry agreement
This is a sober event, creating a safe space for all. No substances that impair cognition, including no alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. This supports connection with clarity and focused intention.
This is a leave no trace event. You must bump out everything you bring, especially rubbish. There are no bins on site, so please bring your own bin bags.

Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken respectfully.
No pets.
Colourful dress is recommended.

Connection to land
With deep reverence and gratitude, we honour the Wiradjuri people and ancestors of the land who walked and gathered here for tens of thousands of years. We connect with our ancestors, where we come from, and come as friends.

Leave no trace
Respect the environment, leave no trace, and ideally leave the place better than we found it. Minimise waste and take all rubbish with you when you leave. There are no bins on site.

Local offsite accommodation options
https://royalhotelcapertee.com.au/

Volunteer
Apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

Cocreator applications
Calling artists, facilitators, or masseuses. Apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators