Fairymount Festival
The Fairymount Festival in Kyogle, Australia, was a cherished event that brought the community together, celebrating local heritage and resilience. Originally established as a dairy festival, it was later renamed to honor the prominent Fairy Mount overlooking the town. After periods of inactivity, it was revived in 2016 but, like many small-town traditions, struggled to sustain itself and held its final event in 2019. Festivals like Fairymount are essential for regional towns, offering a rare opportunity for connection, cultural pride, and economic support in places that often face isolation and decline. In small communities where industries wane, businesses close, and younger generations move away, events like this provide a sense of belonging and a brief but vital spark of life. This photographic series captures the final Fairymount Festival, preserving the last glimpse of a tradition now lost, reflecting both the joy it once brought and the quiet challenges of a town fighting to hold onto its identity.
