Ripple Fest

Ripple Fest Ripple Fest is an immersive celebration of art, culture and community on the vibrant riverbanks of Rochester and Echuca.

01/06/2026

Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Youth GO! Grants! 🎉

Got an idea for an event, activity or project for young people in Campaspe Shire? Youth GO! Grants provide funding to support youth-led initiatives that promote social connection, wellbeing and youth empowerment for young people aged 12–25.

Schools, community groups and organisations can apply for funding between $500–$1,500 to deliver alcohol, smoke and drug-free activities across the shire.

Need help with your application? Come along to one of our grant support pop-up sessions at our local service centres / libraries:

10 June – Kyabram, 2–5pm
12 June - Echuca, 2-5pm
17 June – Rochester, 2–5pm
22 June – Rushworth, 2–5pm

Applications close Sunday 28 June.

Find out more and apply via www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/YouthGrants

This program is supported by the Victorian Government through the Engage! initiative.

Unearthed is truly a creative collective . . . here are some shots of all the playful fun that’s been had over the past ...
27/05/2026

Unearthed is truly a creative collective . . . here are some shots of all the playful fun that’s been had over the past two months!

For the last two sessions we’ve been lucky to have .e.o.art lead animation character building workshops . . there’s some pretty serious talent in the room, so keep an eye out for details on their upcoming exhibition in September. More deets to come soon 🤩

It was so wonderful to have Stella Day Out host discussions with authors and at Echuca Library last Saturday! Moving a...
27/05/2026

It was so wonderful to have Stella Day Out host discussions with authors and at Echuca Library last Saturday!

Moving and thoughtful reflections on their individual creative practices had us all mesmerised . . . what a privilege to have you in Echuca and thank you and for drawing out such wonderful stories from their books!

It’s time to read some more! 💖

18/05/2026

Last chance! The current round of Community Grants close on Sunday, 22 May - this round includes four streams:

🎉 Community Events and Tourism Grants
🏅 Junior Development Grants
🤝 Inclusive Communities Grants
🛠️ Community Equipment Grants

Apply now and help bring your community project to life!
www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/grants

If you need a hand with your application, get in touch with our friendly Grants Team on 1300 666 535.

14/05/2026

Something big is happening at Dharnya. ✨

This NAIDOC Week, we’re throwing open the doors and celebrating the Grand Opening of the Dharnya Cultural Centre on Yorta Yorta Country.

Join us on Wednesday July 8 as community comes together for a day of celebration.
• Yorta Yorta dancers
• Live music
• Market stalls and food
• Children’s activities
• Cultural experiences and demonstrations

As we celebrate 50 Years of NAIDOC, this milestone marks the reopening of Dharnya as a gathering place for community, storytelling and culture for generations to come.

We’re also calling out to Yorta Yorta artists, makers, creatives and stallholders who would like to be part of the day. If you create handmade goods, bush medicines, cultural crafts, art, jewellery, clothing or experiences — we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Dharnya Cultural Centre, Sandridge Track, Barmah
📅 Wednesday July 8, 2026

Stallholder spaces are limited. Register your interest via the QR code or email [email protected]

Come celebrate with us. 💛

On Friday 1 May Jazz Supper Club hit the old Rushworth Town Hall with stunning and generous performances by the amazing...
04/05/2026

On Friday 1 May Jazz Supper Club hit the old Rushworth Town Hall with stunning and generous performances by the amazing and

It was such a wonderful night with delicious food by and bubbles, wine and beer courtesy of

A massive thank you to our Communities and Arts & Culture team, .creative and Anthony and Jack Tenace (lighting gurus) for facilitating such a fun and musical night in Rushy!

Announcing: Stella DAY OUT in Echuca!In partnership with and , Campaspe Shire Council and Ripple Fest is excited to be ...
26/04/2026

Announcing: Stella DAY OUT in Echuca!

In partnership with and , Campaspe Shire Council and Ripple Fest is excited to be bringing a free one day literary event to on 23 May.

The lineup: Stella Prize listed writers Sofie Lagana and Debra Dank, in conversation with local moderators Christy O’Brien and Cecile Shanahan.

To book your tickets and find out more follow https://stella.org.au/echuca/

Proudly supported by Campaspe Shire Council’s 2026 Spark Arts and Cultural Grants Program, the Hugh Williamson Foundation and Quest Apartment Hotels.

Unearthed Youth Arts Program in action on Tuesday afternoon down at Aquatic Reserve. A wonderful experimental time was h...
17/04/2026

Unearthed Youth Arts Program in action on Tuesday afternoon down at Aquatic Reserve. A wonderful experimental time was had at ‘The Log’ . . . a favourite place!

We all listened to Aunty Hyllus Maris’ beautiful poem ‘Spiritual Song of the Aborigine’ in Yorta Yorta Language and English while we worked to capture remnants of this remarkable River Red Gum. You can listen to this poem on a Self-guided walk around Echuca.

Then we visited dreamy exhibition at The Foundry Arts Space and shared stories of symbols that arise in our sleep time, some scary . . some hilarious! 😆

Unearthed are looking forward to sharing their collaborative artwork with the community from 18 September - 25 October at the watch this space! 🤎

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