The Granny Smith Festival is back with a full day of family fun! From the morning parade to the evening fireworks, kids can enjoy pony rides, an animal farm, carnival rides and stage performances, plus face painting, bubbles and hands-on activities.
With food stalls, live music and entertainment throughout Eastwood, there’s plenty to keep all ages busy. Check out the family highlights to help plan your day!
Saturday 17 October 2026 | 9am–8.30pm | Eastwood
Start With the Parade 🎉
Grab a spot on Rowe Street for the Grand Street Parade at 9.30am. Expect marching bands, dancers, colourful floats and an appearance from Mrs Smith herself.
Don’t Miss Gabby’s Dollhouse 🐱
Gabby’s Dollhouse is bringing a musical celebration to the Harvest Stage at 12pm and 2pm. Little fans can also head to Eastwood Oval at 1pm or 3pm for a limited-time meet and greet photo opportunity.
All The Fun at Eastwood Public School 🐴
From 9am–3.30pm, the school grounds become a hub for families, with:
- 🎨 Free Face painting, bubbles, a DJ and entertainment
- 🐑 Golden Ridge Animal Farm and pony rides for $10 each
- 🍎 A free Apple Nachos workshop and a spin of the Granny Smith Wheel of Fortune at the Apple Shed
- 🏃 The coached Playkour obstacle course, suitable for ages 6–16
- 📸 Appearances by Granny Smith and festival mascot Sweetie Pie
There are food stalls, seating and a Quiet Zone here too, if your family needs a break from the crowds. Activities and giveaways at the Apple Shed are available while stocks last.
Explore the Eastwood Public School activities.
Rides, Music and What’s On For Older Kids 🎡
Look out for the festival’s amusement rides, plus food trucks, market stalls and entertaiment across six stages.
Camel rides are also back on the upper oval 10am-3pm * tickets can be purchased before you ride.
The Youth Zone gives older kids a place to enjoy live music by local young artists, drop-in arts and crafts, a community mural and a pedal-powered smoothie bike. Explore the Youth Zone.
If your child loves drawing, the festival’s Design Your Own Poster Competition is open to ages 3–12. Entries close Sunday 4 October, and the artwork will be displayed at Eastwood Public School. See how to enter.
Stay For the Finale ✨
Make a day of it and stick around for the evening entertainment, including Kesha Nevé – 2026 Australian Idol Winner at 7pm,
ending in a spectacular fireworks display at Eastwood Oval from 8pm.
With so much spread across Eastwood, it’s worth saving the festival program to your phone before you go.
🍏 See everything happening at Granny Smith Festival 2026
