Kyneton Community House’s popular twilight festival has been cancelled this year due to a shortfall in funds and volunteers.
Typically held in December in the lead up to Christmas, the festival has become a fixture in the Kyneton social calendar since it began in 2018.
Kyneton Community House has always taken the lead on creating and delivering this event for the community and local makers, but earlier this month advised of its difficult decision to cancel this year’s event.
KCH director Claire Rawlinson said a shortfall of funds and volunteers were the main drivers behind this decision.
“Unfortunately, the Macedon Ranges Shire Council only funds KCH $3000 annually to put on this event, and it typically costs us around $12,000 to run,” she said.
“With the local economy being what it currently is, community sponsors are pressed in more ways than one, and we haven’t managed to find the shortfall. We hope to be back bigger and better in 2025!”
KCH will be running other seasonal events such as a Santa photo booth with a free children’s craft stall, and a Christmas Community Lunch with all the trimmings. Dates for these activities will be announced shortly.
The KCH is keen to return the KCH Kyneton Twilight Festival in 2025 and welcomes interest in assisting with the event.
Those interested in supporting the festival or in partnering with Kyneton Community House to run the event, can contact them by phone on: 5422 3433 or via email: admin@kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au
