The event at the Cobargo Showground, March 27, also raised thousands of dollars through sold-out merchandise, which will be used to build sheds for those who lost their homes in the fires.

"Our printer just kept printing all day and brought up more merchandise in the afternoon so that we could sell more as we sold-out of merchandise really quickly," said event organiser Kathryn Doolin.

"I think it was a huge success and it was fantastic that the community was able to reconnect.

"I was really humbled that there was so many people smiling and I could just see the relief on their faces."

The feeling on the day was really special, with over 4000 people from all over the Valley coming along to listen to music from artists all around the Far South Coast of NSW and beyond.

People were able to visit market stalls full of goodies and food stands full of big pans of paella.

The kids were entertained by the jumping castle and ice-skating rink as well.

There was also a thong throwing competition, Taiko drumming workshops and a friendly bush poet who performed classics such as Banjo Paterson's 'Clancy of the Overflow'.

Marco by the River and George Washing Machine took to the stage together after not having seen each other for over 30 years.

"Marco by the River went above and beyond to be there after the floods last week. He was flooded out and hasn't been able to access his property and he had to cross logs over the river to get his banjo and drum just to make sure he could play on the day," said Ms Doolin.

"He lost his place in the fire and now has lost things in the flood, but risked it all to be there on the day."

Taking to the stage with his banjo in hand, Marco by the River said, "to all those that have been affected, good luck for the future and may you not get too wet or too hot and may you keep the smile on your face."

A highlight of the day was seeing people gathered on their camping chairs and picnic rugs to listen to artists take the stage while sitting around the firepit lit for the smoking ceremony held by First Nations peoples.

One of those gathered was Cherie Glanville from Tura Beach. She retold the story of how she was evacuated from her home during the fires and taken as an evacuee into the McVeity family home.

"We turned up just as Lillian McVeity was playing and there was a gentleman here by the fire doing a smoking ceremony.

"Lillian's music was just so poignant, it was really touching. She sung some songs she had written during the fires," said Ms Glanville.

For Ms Glanville, the event allowed people to finally come together. As an asthmatic, she struggled to be outdoors during the bushfires due to the smoke and then felt very isolated in the height of COVID lockdowns.

"I guess we haven't had this opportunity because of COVID and people have all been separated at a time when we really needed to come together.

"When all you want to do is go and be with people, hug them and hold them close, or else you want to visit your family who live further away, but you just can't.

"Today has just been an amazing time for people to come together. I've seen a number of people greeting each other and hugging and crying. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes!"

Ms Doolin and her team of six other volunteers are already planning the next event which is looking to be a movie night and/or a comedy day at some point in the next few months.

She is currently looking for further funding to help her put on the events.

"Let's fire up and do it again!" she said.

Even if you were not able to attend on the day, you can still donate towards building sheds for bushfire affected people. To donate, email fireupcobargo@gmail.com and request donation banking details.