What's On in Lake Mac!

While the weather cools down, Lake Mac’s events calendar heats up!

Throughout the month of June, the Dobell Festival returns with exhibitions, workshops and live performances, all designed to celebrate the passion and innovation of Lake Mac’s most revered artist, Sir William Dobell. Come along, be inspired, set your creative spark on fire!

Float Your Boat, a spectacular two-night parade of illuminated boats is set to light up the Lake on 18–19 June. Pack some chairs and a picnic or enjoy your very own illuminated drive-in show from the comfort of your car!

Experience Beethoven's Masterwork like never before, in the hands and strings of world-class musicians. The Australian Haydn Ensemble performs at Rathmines Theatre on 20 June. Ticket cost is $50, or $40 concession.

Head to www.lakemac.com.au for more information on what else is happening around the lake this June.

More about Float Your Boat!

18 + 19 JUNE

Float Your Boat is back lighting up Lake Macquarie again this month! This is an open competition for boat owners to dress their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade for cash prizes. Held over two nights on our beautiful lake Macquarie, spectators can line over 20km of shoreline to watch boats in a rainbow of colour cruise past before casting their vote for the People's Choice Award.

Catch the action 6pm–9.30pm:

Friday 18 – Marmong Point Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi.

Saturday 19 – Marmong Point Marina to Warners Bay, Eleebana, Valentine and Belmont.