Event details
Council’s annual Australia Day event returns to Holroyd Gardens on Thursday, 26 January 2023 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Featuring
Live Music
Showcasing Western Sydney emerging artists all night, including:
- David Miller
- Anisha Krishnasamy
- No Intent
- Brother’s Keeper
- P.Smid
- Localize
- Hosted by MC Esky Escandor, plus house DJ Vinnie
Outdoor Cinema
Fun, family friendly films.
- 6:20 pm Short Film Here We Are: Notes For Living on Planet Earth [G] Trailer
- 6:50 pm Feature Film Back to the Outback [G] Trailer
The Big Backyard
Relax and play in our Big Backyard with garden games, casual sports including backyard cricket, with endless summer tunes in a live broadcast from Alive 90.5 community radio.
Meet local sporting and recreation clubs and learn about how to get your free NSW Government Active Kids voucher.
Food Stalls
| Vendor | Menu |
|---|---|
| Classic Soft Serve | Soft serve ice cream, hot fudge sundaes, slushies |
| Burger168 | Burgers, loaded fries |
| Satay Brothers Food Truck | Malaysian street food – ribs, satay chicken, fries |
| The Kofte Lab | Turkish kofte, chicken and vegetarian rolls |
| Turkish Gozleme House | Variety Gozleme |
| Mr Spanish Churros | Vegan Spanish churros with Nutella and salted caramel |
Retail Stalls
| Vendor | Activities |
|---|---|
| All Toys | Glow, light-up and bubble toys |
| Face Ace | Face painting and henna |
| Holroyd Art & Crafts Society | Clay and ceramic workshops |
| Scrubalicious by Ryenne | Handmade body and beauty vegan products |
| South Wentworthville Girl Guide District | Information for youth and adults, make friendship bracelets |
Spectacular Fireworks
A fireworks display at 8:50 pm.
First Nations Australian Cultural Program
The Koomurri for arts and culture workshops are suitable for all ages with Boomerang and Coolamon painting, have a look at the cultural artefacts and enjoy the Didgeridoo performances.
FAQs
How to get to the event
Use public transport
We encourage patrons attending Australia Day to catch public transport.
To plan your trip by public transport visit https://transportnsw.info/#/.
Ride your bicycle
There are bicycle racks at the event for you to chain your bicycle to.
Travel by car
Street parking is available in surrounding streets around Holroyd Gardens. Please observe parking signs.
Accessible parking is available at the Holroyd Gardens car park, Walpole Street, Merrylands
Conditions of entry
Bag checks and entry conditions
Entry and activities at the event are free.
There will be bag checks conducted at the entry point (Walpole Street) by security.
Persons are prohibited from entering with the following items:
- Air horns
- Alcohol
- Animals (except for authorised guide dogs/companion dogs)
- Clothing which is Suburb or Gang related
- Drones
- Fireworks, flares or explosives
- Glass
- Illegal substances
- Poles, sticks and banners/flags
- Weapons or knives
Entry will be refused to persons who are intoxicated and/or disorderly, who do not cooperate with staff or Police, or who do not comply with bag checks.
BBQ's are not permitted at this event.
COVID safe event requirements
- All persons entering the park will need to comply with any health restrictions at the time the event is being held.
- Security will ensure compliance for patrons to enter the park.
Accessibility
Holroyd Gardens is an accessible park although some of our activities may need to be accessed over grassed areas.
If you need to book accessible parking or if you have any accessibility requirements for this event please call Council on 02 8757 9000.
Severe weather
In the case of heavy rain, the event may be cancelled.
Wet weather information will be available on Council’s facebook page or phone 8757 9000.
Alcohol free zone
Holroyd Gardens is a public space and is an alcohol-free zone. Bag checks will be conducted at the entry points and any alcohol found will be confiscated by Security.
Pets
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed inside Holroyd Gardens.
Event Sponsors
Proudly sponsored by Wenty Leagues (concert sponsor) and Merrylands RSL (cinema sponsor)
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Further information
For more information on this Australia Day event at Holroyd Gardens, phone us on 8757 9000.