Embrace the dark and celebrate the longest night of the year at Solstice Search Party.
Now in its fourth year, we are excited to once again invite visitors of all ages to take part in this free event celebrating winter in Warrnambool and our creative connection to land and raw wild nature.
This year, the event will take place in the beautiful Lake Pertobe precinct on the Warrnambool Foreshore and feature a fantastic array of live music, carefully curated by the team at Raglan Presents.
Our friends at the Fresh Market Warrnambool will be serving you up local delights in the gourmet foody zone. There you will be able to peruse the line-up and select from the latest tasty treats the South West has to offer.
Throughout time, Winter Solstice rituals have revolved around fire. We invite you to gather around the fire effigy, a rustic metal brazier, set with aromatic bushwood and spices. You can dance and participate in a sensory experience and celebration of renewal, joy, and the light’s return.
Lake Pertobe will also be illuminated with an immersive collection of Carla Obrien’s latest neon light installations. You will be able to wander the gardens and experience the lights as the sun goes down and night sets in.
There’ll be plenty of other enchanting experiences at this year’s Solstice Search Party.
Don’t forget to bring your torch and be prepared for all the elements! Umbrellas, gumboots and a camping chair are recommended!
Solstice Search Party is an all ages, drug and alcohol free event, brought to you by Warrnambool City Council.