The Lake Bolac Eel Festival celebrates the eel migration season in a sacred space.
It’s a truly one-of-a-kind festival, attended by local clans and highlighted by marriage, ceremony, and events.
Lake Bolac Eel Festival 2026 Dates, Ticket Prices, Program & Live Music
The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin migrating to the open ocean to spawn. This is also when the indigenous communities nearby gather around Lake Bolac and Salt Creek to harvest the eels, do business, and partake in rituals and ceremonies.The festival offers a relaxed vibe and a way for visitors to get up close and personal with the Indigenous communities and uncover what is sacred.
Most importantly, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival highlights the Aboriginal community’s cultural and artistic aspects and promotes the respect of their cultural heritage. It also seeks to strengthen respect and friendship among indigenous and non-indigenous people, while promoting the conservation of Lake Bolac and nearby bodies of water.
In addition to the fine quality of the eels, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival has an exciting line-up of events. These include live music, an art auction, workshops, forums, and displays.
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