As Richmond RiverFest 2025 flows toward its final week, the festival continues to celebrate the people, places and projects restoring the health of the Richmond River catchment – from sea to source.
Presented by Richmond Riverkeepers in partnership with community groups, artists, and landholders, the festival honours the theme ‘From the sea to the source – the river connects us all.’
‘After a month of connection and care, we’ll close RiverFest 2025 by celebrating the community that keeps the river flowing strong.
Wednesday
Organisers say on Wednesday 22 October, ‘Head upstream to see erosion control and riparian recovery in action’ for Grady’s Creek field day, running from 10am–2pm.
Friday
On Friday, landholders and professionals are invited to join the ‘Growing Clean’ industry bus tour to explore Macadamia, cane and cattle landscapes in the Richmond catchment.
Organisers say, ‘Departing from Lismore, the tour showcases practical on-ground work improving soil health, water quality, and farm resilience, highlighting collaborations between growers, researchers, and catchment groups’.
Tickets and full itinerary are available at events.humanitix.com/growing-clean-exploring-macadamia-cane-and-cattle-landscapes-in-the-richmond-catchment.
Saturday
On Saturday 25 October, the Bass & Biodiversity event will be held on Rosebank’s Boomerang Creek from 10am–1pm.
‘Join local Landcarers and neighbours to plant 1,500 trees and improve fish habitat in this beautiful valley tributary’.
Sunday
Organisers say on Sunday, ‘This week’s program brings the community together in Lismore for RiverTime, a free family-friendly day by the river, and invites industry leaders on a behind-the-scenes bus tour exploring how farmers are growing cleaner, greener landscapes across the region’.
‘From 10am, the day begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by the Nini Nahri-gali Dancers, weaving circles with Kylie Caldwell and the Healing Hub Weavers, and a solar-powered river stage hosted by Mitch King, featuring performances from Maddy King, Uncle Billy, and Luke Vasella.
‘Families can enjoy kids’ art and clay activities, browse community and environmental stalls, visit the Elders Tent, and join in river offerings and cultural ceremonies.
‘Richmond RiverFest 2025 has featured more than 30 events across the catchment this October – from Ballina to Kyogle – celebrating local action to restore river health and build community connection’.
Follow the festival at richmondriverfest.com or on social media: #richmondriverfest.
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