The event is hosted by Narooma Rotary as part of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), and part of the River of Art.

"It's a great opportunity to showcase our local talent as well as see buskers from elsewhere," Festival co-ordinator John Rungen said.

Each act performs at three or four of the 33 busker hot spots between 9am and 3pm.

Narooma business owners have sponsored spots in front of their businesses along Narooma's main street, the Plaza and Forsters Bay, while those in outlying areas have spots on NATA Oval where there will also be large displays of collectors' and new cars. A free bus can take people between venues.

"It's a great day where families can enjoy free entertainment from talented performers across all genres from country, blues, jazz and rock, to bagpipes, dancers, poets and belly dancers," Festival spokesperson Lynda Ord said. "It also attracts many from outside our area."

A programme showing hot spots with a busker timetable will be available online and on the day from information stalls opposite the Ice Creamery on the Flat and on NATA Oval, and from roving Busker Vote sellers wearing a Rotary vest.

Buskers will compete for $10,000 in prize money donated by local sponsors including Club Narooma, Narooma Golf Club, Easts Holiday Park, Ben Bate Real Estate, Montague Vets, Narooma High and Narooma Holidays.

"Everyone can vote for their favourite busker for the People's Choice prize of $1000 by buying a busker vote from our sellers for $1," Ms Ord said.

"The busker gets 10 cents from each $1 vote. If the purchaser writes their name on the back of each vote, they enter a lucky draw. Buskers keep any money they collect."

Any profits go towards enhancing music and performance education in our area.

Narooma's five judges determine the other prizes, including the $1000 prize for the overall winner.

Judges are ANBC co-ordinator Alan Spencer, Shelby Grace, Lindsay Brown, Fiona Brown, and Ian Campbell of About Regional.

Free Concert at Golf Club

The Festival culminates with a free busker concert at Narooma Golf Club from 4pm followed by prize presentation.

Winners will be invited to compete in the national ANBC Final in Cooma in November.

Please check www.busking.naroomarotary.org.au or facebook.com/ANBC Narooma for more information.