Welcome to Fingal Bay Community Association
Port Stephens Council Australia Day Awards
Monday 26th January 2026
Port Stephens Medal
Awarded to individuals, organisations or groups for distinguished service to the community. Nominees should demonstrate community leadership, promote the principles of cultural diversity and social equity; showing a tireless approach to community life and participation.
2026 recipient: Heather Noonan, President FBCA
Shoal Bay Food & Wine Festival
Saturday 14th March 2026
Each March, Shoal Bay hosts its signature event, the Shoal Bay Food & Wine Festival, a celebration of coastal flavour, good company and golden-hour magic - think local eats by the water, boutique wines, local produce and music that carries into the night
For more information: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/community/events/2026/all-events/shoal-bay-food-and-wine-festival-2026
Restoring the Fingal Bay Foreshore
Invasive and non-native vegetation (bitou and lantana) was cleared from the banked area of the Fingal Bay beach foreshore in preparation for future bush regeneration and regenerative stabilisation planting. Initial re-planting of native lomandra, pigface and wattle was completed in November 2025.
This project was supported by Port Stephens Council through the Environmental Project Fund 2024.
The purpose of the Fingal Bay Community Association (FBCA) is to represent, promote and develop Fingal Bay for all the local community – a significant aim is to enhance the local environment and the quality of public spaces.
WHAT'S ON
Working Bee
Sunday 22nd March 2026
Shoal Bay Food & Wine Festival
Saturday 14th March 2026
Next Working Bees
The planned working bees for 2026 are as follows:
Sunday 22nd March
Sunday 24th May
Sunday 26th July
Sunday 13th September
Sunday 22nd November
Meet at the boat ramp on Fingal Bay Foreshore
Work starts at starts at 9am