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14 June, 2025
Woodford’s roots run deep and festival spirit fl ourishes
The festive season has begun — and with it, the first signs of life are already blooming across Woodfordia.
More than 2,000 native rainforest trees, planted at The Planting festival earlier this month, are now taking root. Representing 157 species from South-East Queensland, the initiative marked both a celebration of biodiversity and a testament to community spirit — a shared rhythm that calls people back year after year.
Lake Gkula’s signature long-table dining experience, Eater, was a sell-out, buzzing with first-time visitors and seasoned festivalgoers alike.
Glamping tents for this year’s Woodford Folk Festival (WFF) have already booked out, and powered campsites are now located on-site, ending the need for shuttle buses and bringing festivalgoers closer to the heart of the action.
Adding to the excitement, tickets for the 2025/26 WFF are on sale from Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for WFF citizens and Friday, May 30, 2025 for the general public.
The festival has also introduced simpler ticketing options, including flexible payment plans and the ability to use Apple or Google Pay at checkout.
But Woodford is more than just a festival. It’s a living village, rebuilt each year with music, ideas and a desire to connect. That ethos is also driving the Forest of Goodwill — a fundraising campaign to secure Woodfordia’s future.
So far, 286 donors have raised over $940,000, with another $94,000 pledged. Two new groves — The Healing Forest and The Learning Forest — were planted during The Planting in honour of this momentum.
As summer approaches, the anticipation builds. The trees will grow, and so will the community — ready to gather again, to celebrate, to begin again.
Tickets for the 2025/2026 Woodford Folk Festival are on sale now! The festival runs from December 27 to January 1, 2026.
Visit www.woodfordfolkfestival.com for details.
