Family Fun Day

Kids rule on this day! Alongside our superb ticketed shows for families, we have a range of other free events designed especially to appeal to our junior audience members. Bring a picnic or grab something from one of our foodtrucks and stay for the whole day.

Admission by donation!

Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Rhododendron Lawn 11.30am – 3pm. A favourite festival event, featuring performances, arts and craft activities and of course the Teddy Parade!

Young Buskers Alley – Festival Hub 10am – 3pm. Are you a budding young (6 – 16 years old) busker? Come along and strut your stuff alongside other performers.

Uke Jam – Piazza 2pm. Bring your uke and strum along with your fellow players. All welcome and music provided.

Children’s Film Festival – Pavilion 10am – 3pm. Our local film experts, the Hamilton Film Society, have put together a delightful line-up of classic children’s films.

10am: Wallace and Grommit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit
12noon: The Incredible Journey
2pm: The Triplets of Belleville