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The Coolart community picnic is back! Bring a rug and settle in for a relaxed afternoon of live music, food, local beer and wine, family activities and plenty to explore in the beautiful grounds of Coolart.
The Cartridge Family will play live from 1.00–3.00pm, with the much-loved Gnome Hunt, Stardust Fairies and face painting, puppet shows, bug dipping, kids’ craft, Katie Koala, storytelling with Petersen’s Bookstore, discover what’s growing in the Community Garden. Step inside and soak up the history of Coolart Homestead.
BYO picnic or enjoy food vans, local beer and wine, coffee and ice creams on the day.
Bring a rug, bring the family and make an afternoon of it!
Coolart Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, 3927, View Map
40 Lord Somers Road , Somers 3927
COOLART-PICNIC-2026
Free