What to see
Entertainers
Dance with Fairy Lavender, meet Batman, walk the plank with Captain Hook or see Elsa and Anna perform, and more.
This year we've got two stages running scheduled entertainer performances and pics! Make sure to check out the entertainer page for all the info.
Facepainting
Fairy and pirate face painting - $5 p/person. Eftpos available and cash accepted.
Facepainting open from 9.30am. Find them on Ladies Mile.
Bouncy Castles
Have fun and bounce for FREE on our fairy castle and pirate ship bouncy castle. You'll find them down Four Square Lane.
We also have a toddler-only bouncy castle and a bouncy slide on Robert St.
Bouncing begins at 9.30am.
Amusements
Join the fun - we've got Animal Cycles rides for all ages this year.
$5 p/ride. Eftpos available and cash accepted.
Find them in the Robert St carpark from 9.30am.
Roaming entertainment
Keep an eye out for Fairy Violet and Fairy Daisy - they'd love a pic!
There'll be circus performers and a chance to give it a go, games with Fairy Clare or JP riding his unicycle.
Fairy Bubbles and her BIG bubbles are there too!
General Collective Kids Market
20+ stalls full of high-quality treasures in the Arthur Street carpark (plus food trucks). Explore a variety of handcrafted goods for the littlest people!
Market open from 9.30am.
Don't go hungry!
Our local businesses are open as usual, with some serving up festival specials. From savory snacks to sweet treats, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Ellerslie School will be whipping up fairy floss outside the Memorial Hall and Ladies Mile. And St Marys Ellerslie have popcorn available on Main Highway.
What else do you need to know?
Toilets
There's toilets available at the following locations: portaloos on Findlay St, very near the Bridge of Memories and in the Robert St carpark; public toilets, on the corner of Arthur Street and Main Highway and the War Memorial Hall has toilets which will also be open to use.
Baby changing facilities
A family room in the War Memorial Hall will be open for baby changing and breastfeeding. Plus there’s a change table in the public toilets, and hall toilets too.
The Christ Church Hall at 169 Ladies Mile will also be open for families to take a break. A cuppa will be available too!
Event info and lost children
Look out for the Ellerslie Village information marquee in the Village Square.
You can also approach any of our fairy helpers in bright pink t-shirts or one of our Ellerslie Community Patrol team for help (they're dressed in high-vis).
First Aid
Will be based on Arthur St next to the public toilets.
Parking and public transport
See our FAQ for all the public transport information.