Camping
Camping is available onsite at the showground on Friday and/or Saturday night.
There are warm showers and toilets.
Cost is $10 per person or $30 per family per day. Please contact us if you require a powered site.
Autumn in the New England is glorious but can get quite chilly at night so please bring adequate bedding for warmth.
Please email info@bobbyjacks.com.au if you need any further information.
Camping terms and conditions
All campers agree to the following conditions by purchasing camping.
The speed limit in the camp area is under 5km.
There must be no vehicle movements in the campground after dusk or before daylight. If you think you will need your vehicle during the evening please park outside the showground and walk to the camp area.
Please be mindful of noise close to other campers. If you are asked to turn it down please oblige.
We recommend a tent marker and torch or battery-powered camp lantern as there are no lights in the camping area.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, however we do have tap and go facilities on the gate and at the bar. Bring some cash as many stallholders take cash only. The Commonwealth and Regional Australia Banks and Transwest Fuels in Walcha provide ATM facilities.
Well behaved dogs on leashes are allowed at Bobby Jack’s Festival.
Yes, deckchairs and picnic blankets are allowed and encouraged.
Yes, campervans, caravans, tents are all welcomed on the “Village Green”.
Yes, the showground is wheelchair friendly.
If you want to camp with friends, please try and arrive together or as closely together as possible. We cannot reserve camping spaces.
Yes, you may park alongside your tent. However, there are strictly no vehicle movements allowed in the camping area between sunset and sunrise. If you are planning on using your vehicle during the evening then you will need to park outside the showground.
Yes, there are hot showers and toilets available for campers.
Small generators are permitted but please be respectful of other campers with regards to noise. Generators must be turned off at night when people are sleeping.
No, not in the camping ground, however, if you do require a powered site for some reason please email us info@bobbyjacks.com.au and we will see what we can do for you.
No personal fires are allowed in the campground. There will be a communal fire that you are welcome to enjoy.
Yes, you may play your own music in the campground as long as it is not offensive or too loud for other campers. Please be respectful and turn it off at a reasonable hour. No music should be played after 11pm.
The Bobby Jack’s Festival team welcomes food and stall submissions. Please get in touch with us at info@bobbyjacks.com.au
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Other accommodation
There are plenty of other great accommodation options in Walcha
including motels, pubs, B&Bs and caravan park.
Please go to walchansw.com.au/where-to-stay/ for full listing.