{"id":127127,"date":"2026-06-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=127127"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:19:04","slug":"thousands-flock-to-love-lennox-festival-to-support-community-and-local-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/thousands-flock-to-love-lennox-festival-to-support-community-and-local-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands flock to Love Lennox Festival to support community and local business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of people turned out for the Love Lennox Festival, celebrating community, music, creativity and coastal culture in the heart of Lennox Head.<\/p>\n<p>Held across Lennox Park, Ross Park and Ballina Street, the volunteer-run festival brought locals and visitors together for a day of live entertainment, family activities, markets, food and sport.<\/p>\n<p>Live music featured prominently across multiple stages, with crowds gathering to enjoy performances from Sam Buckley &amp; Band, JB&#8217;s Blues Breakers, Lily-Grace Grant, The Mumblers and Pink Zinc.<\/p>\n<p>The day began with the popular Dogly Fun Show, while Ross Park hosted a program focused on youth and family entertainment, including Joel Salom and Erik the Robot Dog, Bunny Racket and DJ Cam.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127129\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127129\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928-132x94.jpg 132w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SamBuckley_LoveLenno_12928-700x500.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sam Buckley entertained a large crowd during his performance on the main stage. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The festival&#8217;s classic car show once again proved a major attraction, drawing enthusiasts and families to view an impressive collection of vintage and specialty vehicles displayed throughout the town centre.<\/p>\n<p>Local musicians and emerging performers entertained audiences throughout the day on the dedicated busking stage, while market stalls, food vendors and community displays added to the vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Delivered by Business Lennox Head with support from Ballina Shire Council, sponsors, volunteers and community partners, the festival once again highlighted why it remains one of the Northern Rivers&#8217; most popular community events of its kind.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127130\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127130\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/NorthEastWaste_Dee_P_15134-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The team from North East Waste were part of the sustainability push at the event. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce president Michelle Bailey said the event continued to enjoy strong backing from the community and local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s just a great event and we had a lot of support from our traditional sponsors this year,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It puts the spotlight on local businesses at a time when everyone can use a bit of an economic boost.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127131\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127131\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Twosome_LoveLennox_L_20560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Twosome_LoveLennox_L_20560.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Twosome_LoveLennox_L_20560-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Twosome_LoveLennox_L_20560-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Twosome_LoveLennox_L_20560-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There were plenty of smiles among the crowd at the Love Lennox Festival. The team from North East Waste were part of the sustainability push at the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A major focus of this year&#8217;s festival was sustainability, with organisers introducing several new initiatives aimed at reducing waste and minimising environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Food and beverage vendors adopted reusable food containers and cups supported by on-site washing facilities, replacing thousands of single-use items.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers collected data throughout the day to measure environmental outcomes and help guide future improvements as planning begins for next year&#8217;s festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of people turned out for the Love Lennox Festival, celebrating community, music, creativity and coastal culture in the heart of Lennox Head. 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