General News
25 March, 2026
Crayfest takes off
PORT Campbell’s Crayfest was a hit over the weekend as visitors flocked from all over to soak in the good music, good food and good vibes of the festival.
On offer was music played by local bands, food and beverage from local producers as well as activities for kids and an arts space showcasing talent from across the region.
Crayfest committee president Lee McLeod said this year’s event broke records when it came to attendance.
“From the committee’s perspective, we’re probably calling it our most successful Crayfest, certainly in terms of numbers,” she said.
“There just seemed to be a lot of people, not just on the courts but utilising all the grassed areas on the courts as well, there were families picnicking, using the playground and using the areas around.
“Taking all that into consideration it was hugely successful.
“The bands were really popular, they had everyone up and dancing.
“We had a huge variety of food stalls and local producers, particularly local beverages and things – it was just a really happy vibe.”
Ms McLeod said the weekend brought good weather and great conditions for their parade, which took off on the Saturday morning.
“We got a lot of positive feedback and the weather certainly helped,” she said.
“It was very much a sparkling Port Campbell day.
“From the Welcome to Country at the start which was Lee Morgan singing a nice welcome song and leading into the parade, which was funny and amazing the work people put into it, that got a lot of love, then onto the courts for a celebration.
“The dragon float was the prize-winning float in the parade, then Miller and Mane came second and Crayzilla came third.”
Ms McLeod said the festivities continued on into the Sunday, where there was more fun to be had.
“The treasure hunt, there were lots of kids there on the Sunday, they were all frantically digging there for a while,” she said.
“The fishing clinics, which were free, were all fully allocated, and fish were biting – I saw pictures of salmon being caught.
“Then they had a little bit of music at the end of the day at one of our local cafes just to round things off.
“I don’t think we had any hassles at all, we had no problems.
“We’re all bone weary but very happy.”
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