Summerfest Forbes 2026
Summerfest is a week-long outreach mission hosted by Forbes Anglican Church, in partnership with a trained team of 50 volunteers from Sydney and Canberra. The mission aims to share the hope of Jesus with the Forbes community and strengthen connections across all ages. The week will feature a variety of FREE programs and events catering for all ages.
Summerfest Carnival
Friday 16 January 2026
All ages are welcome to enjoy a summer evening of games, food and fun to celebrate an awesome week of Summerfest! Free sausage sizzle and a drink included.
Forbes Anglican Church
Summerfest Crèche
Monday 12 January 2026
If you have started walking and are not yet at school (1-5 years), join us as we play games, sing songs and find out who the greatest King of all is!
Please note: All children attending creche must have a parent or carer onsite at all times. We suggest you join the adults in the morning cafe.
Forbes Anglican Church
Summerfest Kids
Monday 12 January 2026
Get ready for an action-packed week! We'll make friends, play games and learn about the impossible mission that Jesus makes possible for us all. Join us if you are going into years 1-6 in 2026.
Forbes Anglican Church
Summerfest Morning Café
Monday 12 January 2026
Adults, parents and carers - come and join us each morning of the Kids' Summerfest Program in a relaxed cafe setting, enjoying great drinks and great food together! No cost, and gluten/dairy-free catered for.
Forbes Anglican Church Hall
Summerfest Teens
Monday 12 January 2026
Come hang out with the teens team as we explore God's word and the impact it has, eat great food, play some competitive games and just chat about life. Join us if you are going into years 7-12 in 2026.
Forbes Anglican Church
Summerfest Daily Walk and Talk
Monday 12 January 2026
If you want to go for a walk, get to know people, and talk about life, all along the beautiful Forbes lake, come and join us at 6:30! (We might get coffee afterwards if people want to keep chatting).
Forbes Sport and Recreation Club
Summerfest Barefoot Bowls (Men)
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Join with us as we play bowls, enjoy a BBQ dinner and be encouraged to consider ‘Where’s your bias taking you’?
Forbes Bowling Club
Summerfest Hymn-a-long
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Come and sing along to the hymns you grew up knowing and loving.
Afternoon tea to follow.
Forbes Anglican Church
Summerfest Paint & Sip (Women)
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Join us for Wonderfully Made, a relaxed Paint & Sip evening for women in the Forbes community. Enjoy drinks and nibbles as we paint together, local artists share their craft, and as we take a moment to reflect on what it means to be fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
Forbes Anglican Church Hall
Summerfest Family Feud Night
Monday 12 January 2026
Come together for a night of fun as you battle other tables and families! There will be quizzes, challenges, snacks and plenty of laughter. Everyone of all ages welcome.
Forbes Town Hall
Summerfest Combined Community Church Service
Sunday 11 January 2026
You are welcome, whether you're a regular at church or have never been before, as we gather to kick off the week of Summerfest Forbes 2026.
Forbes Town Hall