Heritage Festival - Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate - Environment

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Heritage Festival

The 41st Canberra and Region Heritage Festival was held from 13 April to 28 April 2024. The festival theme ‘Connections’ explored the diverse and inspiring stories that embed heritage connections across our region. The program included over 120 events across 16 days including tours, talks, exhibitions, open days and kids activities that celebrated the rich and enduring natural, First Nations and historic heritage of our region.

A big thank you to our event holders who each year help to uncover the hidden gems of our region’s history.

To get involved in next year’s festival, contact heritage@act.gov.au

City East Culture trails with Canberra by Bike.
Canberra Traditional Boatfest with Traditional Boat Squadron of Australia.
Spear throwing at Tidbinbilla .
Torchlight tours at St Johns with Family History ACT.
Exploring Heritage with Geocaching with OzMega.

Photography by Richard Poulton Photography.