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FAQs About ConFest
When is ConFest?
ConFest happens twice each year, over the Easter Holidays and over New Years. Check next ConFest dates.
ConFest happens twice each year, over the Easter Holidays and over New Years. Check next ConFest dates.
How long does it go for?
Approximately 4 - 6 days. Check next ConFest dates.
Approximately 4 - 6 days. Check next ConFest dates.
How much does it cost?
$80 adults and $1 under sixteen yrs accompanied by an adult. More Ticketing Info
$80 adults and $1 under sixteen yrs accompanied by an adult. More Ticketing Info
Where is it?
The current site is approximately 14 km from Moulamein, NSW on the Moulamein-Denniliquin Road. Map and More Info
The current site is approximately 14 km from Moulamein, NSW on the Moulamein-Denniliquin Road. Map and More Info
Who organises ConFest?
The Down to Earth (Victoria) Co-operative Society Limited has been organising ConFest since 1979, it is an entirely volunteer and not for personal profit organisation. Down to Earth volunteers create the space and neccesary amenities for ConFest to happen. The rest of it is created by all ConFesters.
The Down to Earth (Victoria) Co-operative Society Limited has been organising ConFest since 1979, it is an entirely volunteer and not for personal profit organisation. Down to Earth volunteers create the space and neccesary amenities for ConFest to happen. The rest of it is created by all ConFesters.
What do I do if I have a problem/emergency at ConFest?
Firstly do all you can to be prepared for ConFest to avoid possible problems. More info here; What to Bring - Fire Information - Site Conditions - Environment
Firstly do all you can to be prepared for ConFest to avoid possible problems. More info here; What to Bring - Fire Information - Site Conditions - Environment
- For medical issues please go to First Aid, amongst the volunteers there are doctors, nurses and those with first aid certificates as well as many other skills. They also have the facilities to contact an ambulance if required.
- For security and other problems including lost property, misplaced friends and relatives please contact a volunteer in the information area.
- For fire issues, ie: illegal use of personal cookers, candles and other fire etc, please give the information and location to a volunteer at the information area.
- For fire emergencies please firstly attend to the safety of you and the people around you making sure that all are aware of the fire, then attempt to put it out if it is safe to do so as well as sending someone to report the fire and location to a volunteer or to the information area.
- For other issues please ask a volunteer at the information area if they can help, and please remember that all ConFest volunteers are giving you the gift of their time and effort, and will do all possible and reasonable to assist you in the given circumstances.
Is there food at ConFest?
There are communal kitchen spaces where you can bring your groceries and cook your own meals, some of the kitchen spaces have plates, pots and pans etc but some don't, some are specifically vegetarian, gluten free etc and others are more general. There is also a food market selling vegetarian food, desserts and hot & cold drinks. Bringing your own plate/bowl and mug and cutlery is a good idea either way. Go to This Page for more info on the communal kitchens.
Can I bring pets to ConFest?
Only if you have an Assistant Animal for sight issues or other reasons, if this is the case please contact directors (at) dte.org.au for further information. For the health and safety of the animal, ConFesters and the local wildlife no other pets are allowed on site. Unauthorised animals may be removed to the local animal shelter or pound.
Only if you have an Assistant Animal for sight issues or other reasons, if this is the case please contact directors (at) dte.org.au for further information. For the health and safety of the animal, ConFesters and the local wildlife no other pets are allowed on site. Unauthorised animals may be removed to the local animal shelter or pound.
Are there toilets and showers at ConFest?
Yes, there are well constructed toilets around the site, volunteers work hard to ensure they comply with all regulations. There are also cold water showers set up around site, often in trees. The water can at times be warm to hot depending on how much sunlight falls on the pipes.
Yes, there are well constructed toilets around the site, volunteers work hard to ensure they comply with all regulations. There are also cold water showers set up around site, often in trees. The water can at times be warm to hot depending on how much sunlight falls on the pipes.
What do I do with my rubbish at Confest?
There is no rubbish collection service at ConFest, please minimise the packaging you bring, avoid bringing glass and do all possible to take all your rubbish with you when you leave. Dispose of it responsibly on your way or at home. Please do not leave your rubbish in the 44 gallon drums around site that are intended to contain water for fire safety, at the communal kitchen spaces or in the market.
There is no rubbish collection service at ConFest, please minimise the packaging you bring, avoid bringing glass and do all possible to take all your rubbish with you when you leave. Dispose of it responsibly on your way or at home. Please do not leave your rubbish in the 44 gallon drums around site that are intended to contain water for fire safety, at the communal kitchen spaces or in the market.
Can I bring my car into ConFest?
If you can, please leave it outside in the parking area (ask for directions at the gate when you arrive). Otherwise there are three options;
If you can, please leave it outside in the parking area (ask for directions at the gate when you arrive). Otherwise there are three options;
- Carfree - There is fixed carparking for ConFesters camping in Carfree. It is usually situated closer to the carfree camping area to make it easier to get gear to the camp site. Hand trolleys and barrows are there to help move your gear.
- Gypsy - You may have your car, caravan, camper, truck, etc at your camp. Your vehicle must remain there while you are at ConFest.
- Access - This area is for people who wish to camp with their car but come and go during ConFest.
Please note: for safety reasons the front gate will be locked around sundown and no vehicle other than site and emergency vehicles may move around site at night. If you arrive at ConFest after dark, please be prepared to either camp next to / in your car or walk into site with your gear for the night.
Can I take photos at ConFest?
There are many ConFesters who for good reasons do not wish to be photographed, please be respectful of this and seek permission before you take someone's photo.
There are many ConFesters who for good reasons do not wish to be photographed, please be respectful of this and seek permission before you take someone's photo.
Photographs, video and audio recordings are sometimes taken at ConFest for creative purposes and simply to document our celebrations; our "history as it happens". This should always be announced and permission sought beforehand to allow those not wishing to participate to avoid the recording device or leave the area.
Please note: All photographs and video & audio recordings are the copyright of the Down To Earth Co-Operative Society, this has been done to protect the privacy of ConFesters. If you have been photographed or recorded against your wishes, and are unable to resolve the situation yourself, please report the matter to a ConFest volunteer on site or to directors (at) dte.org.au
