Culture on the Clarence 2027
ANNOUNCEMENT: EOI are now open for Performers and Market Stall Holders

A vibrant community street festival along historic Skinner Street in South Grafton. Presented by Original Sound Lounge alongside dedicated local partners, this celebration brings together grassroots music, markets , food and family fun putting South Grafton and Clarence Valley Community spirit on show.

Proudly Sponsored by:

Yes! It is going ahead, rain, hail or shine ! thanks to Bendigo Bank and Jempire events all weather stage solutions.

On Sunday, 18 October 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Skinner Street transforms to celebrate the Grafton Jacaranda season. As the first historic high street on the North Coast of New South Wales, this free community festival pairs artisan stalls and family entertainment with live regional talent coordinated by Original Sound Lounge.

We are so excited to be welcoming 30 market stalls this year!

Our goal is participation, so all applications are invited to tender an EOI via our contact form here.

enquiries to: originalsoundlounge@gmail.com
txt: 0434379282

Community champions and local heritage

Thank You to Our Major Sponsors & Supporters

Thank you to Bendigo Bank South Grafton for their $10,000 major sponsorship, keeping funds circulating locally.

To our grassroots stalwarts Brad & Greg from South Grafton News and Gifts Newsagency and Brooke from Newcombes Saddlery, who in previous years built CULTURE ON THE CLARENCE into what it is today, along with the collective 40 businesses on in south Grafton who still support .

Thankyou to House VanChaos Gallery and the Original Sound Lounge team 

Thank you to Jempire Events for their huge in-kind contribution with sound and production, and to Auspice Mend and Make Do congrats on your 10 year Anni.

Thank you to Chantal Best Photography for her services, and to the B&L Creations ladies for their insight into market coordination and what works best for locals.

And a tip of the hat to 90+ years of locals who have celebrated the start of Jacaranda season in the historic heart of Grafton. Your input has shaped this tradition year in and year out, and we look forward to honoring it for many more years to come.

Finally thankyou to Clarence Valley council for your assistance along the way & thank you to our community for making this gathering possible.

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