We are pleased to announce the 2012 Gove Peninsula Festival, to be held from Thursday 26th of July to Saturday 4th of August.

This year’s festival will be a celebration of the 40 years of the township of Nhulunbuy, with the events of the festival focussed on the theme “Nhulunbuy: 40 Years Past, 40 Years Ahead”.

As part of the celebrations, there will be:

• Writing Contest with winners announced Friday 27^th July – Entries close 30^th June
• Opening Party for the Festival and Art Exhibition – Thursday 26^th July, Evening.
• Launch of the 40 Years Photo & Film Exhibition – Friday 27^th July, Evening.
• A week of Art Workshops – Monday the 30^th July to Friday 3^rd Aug.
• “40 Years of Local Music” Showcase – Friday 3^rd Aug.

The festival will close on Saturday 4th of August with the huge Finale Day Festivities at Hindle Oval, including:

• The Finale Day Float Parade – 10am
• Huge Finale Day Festivities on Hindle Oval, with food, drinks, stalls, displays, live music and family fun – From 10am.
• Sunset Concert with a very special performance (A surprise to come!)
• Rock and dance the night away with our Party Band, with bar and food from sunset until the Festival close at midnight.

We look forward to seeing you there. For more information, please have a look around our website or get in contact with us. You can also connect with us via Facebook.