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Join us as Richmond RiverFest 2026 launches in Ballina celebrating World Rivers Day Sunday 27 September,Richmond RiverFest is a month-long community celebration of the rivers, cultures and communities of the Northern Rivers.
Presented by Richmond Riverkeeper, the festival brings together Custodians, community groups, conservation organisations, artists and educators to honour our river systems through storytelling, food, music, family friendly activities and a shared commitment to protection and restoration.
Along the way with our numerous festival partners, Riverfest offers opportunities to connect, learn, and explore how cultural knowledge, science, and community action can come together to heal the Richmond River.
With a focus on listening to the voices of the river and empowering community-led restoration, Riverfest is a powerful reminder that when people gather in celebration and purpose, real change can flow.
The lands and waterways of the Richmond Catchment and beyond, are the unceded territories of the peoples of the Bundjalung Nation. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, who cared for Country since time began, and to all Custodians, who continue to speak and care for their Country and Water.
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Richmond RiverFest 26 has been made possible by the incredible collaboration of numerous organisations, demonstrating a strong, united commitment to restoring the health of the Richmond River catchment. The Richmond Riverkeeper is proud to partner with the following organisations: Ballina Shire Council, Lismore City Council, Rous County Council, Kyogle Council, Jali LALC, Jagun Alliance, OzFish Unlimited, Wardell Core, North Coast Regional Landcare Network, Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network, Wilsons River Landcare, Richmond Landcare Inc..
Richmond Riverfest has received support from the Australian Government through the Emergency Response Fund, administered by NSW Reconstruction Authority’s Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program 2022-23. Delivered by North Coast Regional Landcare Network through the Caring for Catchments project.
The 2026 Richmond RiverFest launch event has received funding and support from Ballina Shire Council, Rous Council and Ballina RSL Club.
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