Saturday 21st June 2008 and Sunday 22nd June in Katoomba. Saturday is the big day 70 performances across 12 stages. The Sunday is more of a relaxed to with performance moving in to cafes, restaurants and hotels. The stalls and street closure occur only on the Saturday.

Katoomba Saturday and access to all Festival venues are FREE.

It starts at 11:30am on the Saturday and will depart from Katoomba Public School on the Waratah St side and proceed north up Katoomba St

Tell us about how you would like to be involved by filling out the form at www.wintermagic.com.au/parade

Simply follow the link, download the stall form, fill it in and return it to us.

ArtStreet information details can be found by following this link.

Contact Ken Quinnell on 4782 9286 or email n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Turn up on the day. Over 40,000 people will be waiting for you.  Katoomba Street is closed and there are plenty of places to set up. There are special prizes for the best buskers.

Simply fill out the Volunteers form (see link on menu at left). We would love to have your any assistance you might be able to offer. See the Winter Magic from the inside.

The best way of getting to Katoomba from Sydney or the west is by train or car. See train timetables below and details of how to get around once you arrive.

Trains leave from Sydney and Katoomba hourly. For more details go to the City Rail website: Train Timetable .

There are a number of local bus services in the Blue Mountains Bus Company (see timetable). This company also runs the MountainLink Trolley Tours service for $15 service which allows you to travel to all the Upper Mountains scenic spots.

There is also a very reliable Taxi service. The taxi phone number is 02 4782 1311.

More information will be provided nearer the date.

Katoomba is famous for the quality of its cafes and restaurants. There will also be a food court in the main street.

The fact is it generally doesn't. June is Katoomba's driest month of the year. If it does you'll still have a great time with six venues of performance off the main street under cover. There will also be a range of services and activities in local cafes and hotels.

Unlike much of Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Katoomba has four distinct seasons. Chances are it will be cool but pleasantly so. Bring your overcoats and your winter woollies. Conversely, the reception you'll receive will be very warm and welcoming.

Katoomba and surrounding towns dress up for the day in their favourite alter-egos. Whether you are driving up or coming by train please be adventurous. We want to see you at your best.

There will be more than enough to entertain you festival day but if you want to explore the area it is easy. Katoomba is one of Australia's major tourist destinations and is well prepared to cater for the needs of visitors. You can simply take the Blue Mountains Trolley Tours all the scenic attractions in the area or contact Blue Mountains tourism on 1300 653 408. The website will also add key events on Winter Magic weekend so please visit us regularly.