Festival of Fisher’s Ghost returns with Halloween delights
Published on 22 August 2024
The iconic Festival of Fisher’s Ghost Festival will return from 31 October to 10 November, with an exciting program of Council events and community-led activations.
Celebrations will kick off on Thursday 31 October with a Halloween-themed opening night of the Fisher’s Ghost Carnival at Campbelltown Showground, featuring amusement rides, a sideshow alley, carnival treats and impressive fireworks display on Saturday 2 and 9 November.
Fisher’s Twilight Fair will offer stage entertainment, market stalls, roaming entertainers and kids’ activities in Campbelltown CBD on Saturday 2 November and Sunset Sounds music festival will return to Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Saturday 9 November with a stacked line-up of talented stage musicians.
“The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost is our biggest annual celebration and one of our oldest traditions, celebrating a legend that endures in Campbelltown to this day,” said Mayor Dr George Greiss.
“Since 1956, this beloved event has been a point of pride and celebration for our community and so I encourage everyone to get involved in the exciting events planned for this year,” said Dr Greiss.
Campbelltown Arts Centre will offer a Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition throughout the festival, highlighting selected entries from this year’s competition. Families can also enjoy Fisher’s Kids as it returns to Campbelltown Arts Centre with Japanese-inspired activities, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Campbelltown Koshigaya sister city relationship.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of Fisher’s Associated Events, hosted by local community groups and businesses during the festival.
Events at this year’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost include:
• Fisher’s Ghost Carnival
• Sunset Sounds • Fisher’s Twilight Fair
• Marsdens Law Group Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run
• Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Exhibition
• Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize
• Fisher’s Kids at Campbelltown Arts Centre
• Dogs’ Day Out at Fisher’s Ghost