Macleay Xmas Fest 2026
MVBC's role: Project Lead
Status: In Progress
Project period: 2026
Event date: 28 November 2026
Location: Smith Street, Kempsey
A community Christmas festival bringing people into the heart of Kempsey to celebrate the Macleay, drive local spending and showcase our local talent, creativity and community.
Macleay Xmas Fest is coming to Smith Street, Kempsey on Saturday 28 November 2026, bringing together local businesses, performers, market stalls, food, entertainment and family activities for an afternoon and evening celebrating Christmas in the Macleay.
From 3:30pm to 8:00pm, Smith Street will come alive with live entertainment, activities, markets, extended trading hours, exclusive festival day offers, and the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Become a Stallholder
Applications are now open for market stalls, food vendors and community organisations wanting to be part of Macleay Xmas Fest.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with Macleay Valley Business Chamber and help deliver a major community celebration while showcasing your business to the Macleay Valley.
What to expect
Macleay Xmas Fest will bring Smith Street to life with an afternoon and evening of entertainment, activities and Christmas celebrations for the whole community.
The festival will feature live entertainment and local performers, market stalls, food vendors, family activities, local community groups, extended trading and festival offers from CBD businesses, the Gallery of Trees, a Christmas car display and the lighting of the Kempsey Christmas tree.
The full festival program and event map will be released closer to the event.
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