MidCoast Festival of Stories

We invite EVERYONE to explore the rich tapestry of storytelling through workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions led by local creative visionaries and industry specialists #MCFOS

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Interactive Story Collage

Thursday, 27 March 2025 | 02:00 AM to Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 05:00 PM

Build on the story, add a plot twist, devise a happy ending. Submit your piece to go in the draw for fabulous MEC prizes.

Forster Library, 4 Lake Street, 2428

Tagged as: , Arts & Music, Community Event, Council Event, Festivals, Kids & Family, Library

The Come Up - Hip Hop Workshop : MCFOS

Saturday, 26 April 2025 | 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Level up your rap skills at The Come Up: Hip Hop Workshop! Write, perform & rock the mic with expert MCs & producers.

Manning Entertainment Centre, 33 Manning River Drive, TAREE 2430

Tagged as: , Arts, Library, Talks & Workshops

The Search for a Song : MCFOS

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join Scott Greenaway from EMG Music Hub and learn to tell your tale through music and song.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Arts, Library, Talks & Workshops

The Search for a Song : MCFOS

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join Scott Greenaway from EMG Music Hub and learn to tell your tale through music and song.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Wingham, 20 Wynter Street, WINGHAM 2429

Tagged as: , Arts, Library, Talks & Workshops

Cut, Paste, Publish: The Art of Zine-Making : MCFOS

Thursday, 01 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

In this hands-on, interactive workshop, participants will learn the art of zine-making.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Hallidays Point, 87 High Street, HALLIDAYS POINT 2430

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

Stephen Michael King Illustration Workshop for kids : MCFOS

Saturday, 03 May 2025 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Step into the magical world of children's book author and illustrator, Stephen Michael King, at this hands-on illustration workshop!

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Arts, Author Talk, Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

Picture Book Creation with Stephen Michael King : MCFOS

Saturday, 03 May 2025 | 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Renowned author and illustrator Stephen Michael King will present an insightful talk on the process of creating children's picture books.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

Tales Beneath the Surface - A Deep-Water Story Night: MCFOS

Saturday, 03 May 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join MidCoast Stories at the Old Bar Surf Club for an evening of storytelling inspired by the theme of 'Deep Water".

Old Bar Surf Club, Corner Ungala & Old Bar Rd, OLD BAR 2430

Tagged as: , Library, Talks & Workshops

Podcasting 101 - Learn the Art of PodCasting : MCFOS

Monday, 05 May 2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:00 PM

3 more dates

Unlock your creative potential with hands-on training in the state-of-the-art Podcast Room at Forster Library.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Forster, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

'Wish You Were Here' - A Postcard Tour of Forster : MCFOS

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Stroll through our coastal town's history, using vintage postcards as our guide.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

The Changing Nature of Wallis Lake : MCFOS

Thursday, 08 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Join Local Land Services and MidCoast Council Natural System Ecologist for an interactive story-walk starting at Forster Civic Centre.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Community Event, Environment, Library, Talks & Workshops

Author Talk - Lynda Holden & John Heath : MCFOS

Friday, 09 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join authors Lynda Holden, Jo Tuscano & John Heath for a powerful discussion on storytelling, history & cultural preservation.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Community Event

An Evening with Lisa Wilkinson

Friday, 09 May 2025 | 07:30 PM

Join Lisa Wilkinson as she discusses life experiences, motivations, inspirations and justice.

Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC), 33 Manning River Drive, TAREE 2430

Tagged as: , Adult specific, Council Event, Entertainment Centre, Festivals, Library, Talks & Workshops

Cultural Heritage Nature Walk : MCFOS

Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Experience this guided walk-through bushland where participants learn about traditional Aboriginal resources and ways of life.

The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area, 4374 The Lakes Way, BOOTI BOOTI 2428

Tagged as: , Community Event, Environment, Talks & Workshops

Peter FitzSimons - Author Talk : MCFOS

Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Join bestselling author Peter FitzSimons for a fascinating talk on history, storytelling, and his latest book.

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Author Talk, Community Event, Library

The Search for a Song : MCFOS

Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Join Scott Greenaway from EMG Music Hub and learn to tell your tale through music and song.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Gloucester, 27 Denison Street, GLOUCESTER 2422

Tagged as: , Arts, Library, Talks & Workshops

Cut, Paste, Publish: The Art of Zine-Making : MCFOS

Monday, 12 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

In this hands-on, interactive workshop, participants will learn the art of zine-making.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Tea Gardens, 135 Marine Drive, TEA GARDENS 2324

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

Warren Fahey's Bush Ballads - Folk Songs & City Ditties : MCFOS

Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Celebrate 60 years of musical heritage with Warren Fahey, Marcus Holden & Garry Steel in a special concert of songs, stories & history!

Manning Entertainment Centre, 33 Manning River Drive, TAREE 2430

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Entertainment Centre, Library

Warren Fahey's Bush Ballads - Folk Songs & City Ditties : MCFOS

Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Celebrate 60 years of musical heritage with Warren Fahey, Marcus Holden & Garry Steel in a special concert of songs, stories & history!

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street, FORSTER 2428

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Library

Heart Felt Pets - Creative Tales : MCFOS

Friday, 16 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Create a beautiful tribute to your beloved pet with fibre artist Gemma Lee using mixed media collage & needle felting.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Harrington Library, 7 Caledonia Street, #1, HARRINGTON 2427

Tagged as: , Arts, Community Event, Library, Talks & Workshops

Author Talk - Lynda Holden & Jo Tuscano : MCFOS

Friday, 23 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join Lynda Holden & Jo Toscano for an intimate talk on Lynda’s memoir, forced adoption, and the power of storytelling to heal & change.

MidCoast Council Libraries - Gloucester, 27 Denison Street, GLOUCESTER 2422

Tagged as: , Community Event