What to Expect
Enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere perfect for families looking to indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks. The event offers a fantastic lineup of local performers, jazz music, and an energetic finale to keep everyone entertained throughout the day.
Kids will have a blast with a variety of free activities including face painting, cooking, and craft workshops, plus pony and carnival rides available for purchase. Bring your small to medium dogs on a lead and enjoy the day together.
The festival is a Waste Wise Event, encouraging reusable bags and bottles to support sustainability. Food trucks and hot food options will be available, alongside licensed beverage stallholders serving drinks in branded festival glasses.
Activity Details
- Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
- Time: 10:00 to 16:00
- Location: Kissing Point Park, Putney
- Entry: Free
- Alcohol sales from 10:00 to 15:30; takeaway sales until 16:00
- Festival glass purchase required for alcohol consumption ($10)
- Kids activities include free face painting, cooking and craft workshops, pony rides, and carnival rides (tickets for rides sold separately)
Location and Access
Kissing Point Park in Putney provides a scenic riverside setting ideal for a family day out. A section of Waterview Street will be closed from 7:00 to 19:00 on the event day to accommodate the festival.
Accessible parking is limited but available at Cleves Park, with a designated drop-off zone on Douglas Street for mobility permit holders. Attendees are encouraged to bring low-lying chairs or picnic rugs as seating is limited.
Public transport and walking are recommended to avoid parking difficulties. Please be considerate with pram placement to avoid obstructing walkways or entertainment views.
Important Information
- No outside alcohol allowed; drinks must be purchased from licensed stallholders.
- No smoking or vaping on site.
- No ATMs available; cashless payments preferred, though cash can be brought.
- Lost property handled at Festival Information; unclaimed items taken to City of Ryde offices.
- Event monitored for weather updates with notifications via City of Ryde website and Facebook.
- Photography will occur for promotional use.
Booking and Prices
Entry to the festival is free. Alcohol can be purchased only after buying a $10 branded festival glass from the information stall. Food and ride tickets are sold separately by vendors.
No advance booking is required. Bring your photo ID for alcohol purchases and prepare for a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment.