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Held on the traditional lands of the Biripi people 4 hours from Sydney & 1.5 from Newcastle, Old Bar Beach Festival is the regions most renowned event celebrating sun, sounds and the iconic VW kombi van. 
 
The event began in 2005 and has grown to attract people from all around the world. It's extensive program encourages a diverse crowd including kombi lovers, motor enthusiasts, families, music fans, foodies, adventure seekers, holidayers and art supporters. The highlight of the weekend being the kombi display, presenting Australia's largest display of VW’s. 
 
OBBF is a non for profit community organisation driven by our love for Old Bar and the people within. We aim to continue to deliver an accessible event for everyone for years to come. 
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What's on at OBBF 

What's on

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MUSIC

Friday, Saturday and Sunday featuring our internationally touring acts

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KOMBI PARADE

Witness hundreds of VWs cruising down Old Bar Rd. A festival must-see!

MEGA MARKETS 

150 + markets all offering something unique

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VW DISPLAY

Catch the 'Kombi Fest' on the Sunday of the festival 

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FIREWORKS

See the fireworks on Saturday at 7:30pm

CURIOUS LEGENDS

Catch the amazing giant puppets performance from the Curious Legends 

CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY 

See a variety of classics ranging from beetles to mustangs on the Saturday of the event 

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RIDES & AMUSEMENTS

All weekend, but don't miss out on cheaper rides on Friday night!

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STREET FOOD

Friday to Sunday featuring many must try food vans

FREE KIDS AREA 

Facepainting, colouring in comp, lawn games, mini golf, sandpit and more!

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SKYDIVING

Watch Drop Zone athletes jump from the sky into the festival 

 BAR

All weekend, featuring Red Bull and The Coastal Brewing Co!

BRAND DISPLAYS

 Kombi repair brands to VW and everything in between. 

THE PRETTY AMAZING JONNO

Catch this hilarious guy Saturday and Sunday 

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ONEWAVE FLURO SWIM

Dress in your best fluro and support mental health with a paddle out at the main beach on Sunday 

MERCHANDISE

Grab some offical OBBF 2025 merch thanks to Fab Art

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See you this October Long Weekend, 3rd-5th!
 

Proudly supported by Mid Coast Council
https://www.barringtoncoast.com.au/

 
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