Described as a community that always punches above its weight, the town will use its Spirit of the Land Festival - on October 11 and 12 - to come together following a tragedy that could take years to overcome.

Lockhart mayor Peter Yates told The Daily Advertiser yesterday there weren't plans for a community forum at this stage, but part of the festival was likely to be dedicated to the Hunt family - Geoff, Kim, Fletcher, Mia and Phoebe.

All five were found dead on their Boree Creek property this week with suspected gunshot wounds.

The circumstances leading to their deaths are at the centre of an investigation by the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad and police from the Wagga Local Area Command.

Councillor Yates said the festival - described on its website as being inspired by people "who saw the inner strength, courage and determination of the community battling an invisible foe" - would help take residents' minds off the incomprehensible deaths of a well-known farming family.

"The festival was developed to bring people together and get their minds off things," Councillor Yates said.

"We think we'll be pushing that really hard ... that (the festival) will be a way of getting everyone together and relieving the tension.

"People have got to talk to each other ... just support each other in this tough time.

"The community's got to rally together and help each other to get over this disaster."

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