Event details
Date: Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 4pm to 9pm
Location: Guildford Road, Guildford
Eat and drink
Foodies can rejoice with offerings from local food businesses and pop-up food vendors offering diverse savoury and sweet treats.
Entertainment
Check out performances across multiple spaces at the event. Visit the main stage for contemporary music performances, bands and DJs to get you moving as well as a welcome speech from the Mayor. Visit the Guildford Laneway to listen to chilled-out tracks and expect interactive performers roaming the street.
Art
Discover local art and culture in the laneway. Immerse yourself in creative displays throughout the event or get creative and participate in interactive activities.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I park?
There is a parking lot off Railway Terrace and Talbot Road that will be open as well as street parking being available on surrounding streets. Please refer to parking signs to avoid any parking infringements.
What is the nearest train station / bus stop to this event?
Guildford Train Station is the closest station to Guildford Road.
Is there disabled parking and access at this event?
This event aims to be accessibly friendly with wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms and accessible parking.
For any accessibility requests, please email events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Can we bring our own food?
You can bring your own food but why would you? There will be plenty of tasty and affordable food options on the day.
Are there Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free food options?
Participating food vendors cater for various dietary needs. Please check with the food vendor if you are unsure.
Can we bring alcohol?
Guildford Road is an alcohol-free zone. Any alcohol brought onsite will be confiscated by the police.
Can I smoke or vape at the event?
Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the event grounds.
Can I bring a shade shelter/marquee?
For safety reasons you are unable to bring your own shade shelter/marquee to this event.
Is this event free?
This event is a free, family friendly event. It is open to all ages and no tickets are required. All food, beverage and products are at a cost.
What items are prohibited?
- Airhorns and silly string
- Alcohol
- Clothing that is Suburb or Gang related
- Glass
- Fireworks, flares or explosives
- Illegal substances
- Poles, sticks and banners/flags.
- Weapons or knives
Is this event pet friendly?
Pets are not permitted within the event grounds as they can harm civilians or pose risks to surrounding infrastructure and businesses.
You can bring your assistance animal into the event, provided you have reasonable proof that it is an assistance animal. One of the following items or documents is sufficient:
- A coat, cape, vest, badge or harness or similar visible item worn by the animal that is provided from the accredited organisation and clearly identifies the animal as an assistance animal.
- A permit from Transport for NSW, Guide Dogs Australia, mindDog Australia, Assistance Dogs International.
The person with the assistance animal is responsible for keeping the animal under effective control at all times and removing any faeces deposited by the animal.
What happens if it rains on the day?
In the event of adverse weather, Council may choose to cancel or postpone the event. Notification will be provided via council’s social media channels. If you wish to confirm the events status, please call councils events team on 8757 9000.
Are ATM’s available?
All stallholders accept cashless payments. No ATM’s are available at this event.
What happens to lost property?
Any lost property handed to security or event staff during the event will be kept at the Event Site Office. Items not collected during the event will be taken back to Council’s Administration Building if not collected before the event concludes.
Will there be any road closures in place for this event?
Road Closures will be in place from 5am, Saturday 24 May 2025 to 2am, Sunday 25 May 2025 from Guildford Road where it connects with Railway Terrace and Talbot Road. Please note Cross Street and Station Street will also be closed.