Catalina Festival 2017

ABOUT OUR FESTIVAL

The Rathmines Catalina Festival is held annually to commemorate the rich history of the WWII Rathmines RAAF Base. Now in its 11th year, the Festival promotes the significance of the base both locally and nationally.

All money raised from the festival assists the Rathmines Catalina Memorial Park Association Inc. achieve their fundraising targets. The goals for the committee, who are working in conjunction with Lake Macquarie City Council is to build a centre at the site of the former RAAF base. The centre will house a restored Catalina as well as being a museum, education and conference centre that will be used by community and businesses.

This unique event is distinctly Lake Macquarie, and unrivaled throughout Australia. Now one of the largest community gatherings in the area, the Rathmine's Catalina Festival offers a diverse range of entertainment for locals and visitors. This year crowds can expect live music, an array of market stalls, a classic car show and shine, plus a full program of land, sea and air activities. that celebrate the rich history of the RAAF Base and Catalina flying boat.