Experience Bushy Creek
Two days of making, music and community
19–20 September | Geraghty Park, Julatten
The Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair Program is Live!
Two days of music, making, food, workshops, performances, community art, kids' adventures and plenty of opportunities to simply wander and see what you discover.
The inaugural Bushy Creek Makers' Fair takes over Geraghty Park Hall and Oval on 19–20 September, with activities happening across the Outdoor Stage, Hall Stage, Campfire & Green, Kids Zone, Bushy Soapbox and throughout the market.
Download the program below and start exploring what you'd like to see - but don't plan too hard. Some of the best festival moments are the ones you stumble across.
This is a living program. Times, performers and activities may change, and there are still a few surprises to come. We'll keep the latest version here as the Fair gets closer.
Coming soon: Our interactive site map, artist profiles and more visitor information will be added as we get closer to the Fair.
Free entry • Markets from 9am both days
Wander. Discover. Connect. Celebrate.
Saturday & Sunday At A Glance
Bushy starts 9am; Opening Ceremony with Mayor Angela Toppin at 10am.
All day: Flower Show, art exhibition, local makers, Kids Zone, Bushy Soapbox and live acts including Lynda Irvine School of Music, Imogen Kelly, Lielo Bea and headline Andy Brassett.
Join hands‑on sessions: sourdough, composting, haiku, weaving, Qigong, ballroom/Latin dancing, plus demos and artist/maker talks.
Live music all day: Imogen Kelly, Lielo Bea, Andy Brassett, Jasper Rae, an Emerging Artist feature and a late afternoon acoustic set at the Bushy Bar.
As afternoon turns to evening…
Gather at the campfire for a singalong with Clarkey, then join the Voices of Bushy Creek Tree Lighting Ceremony & Community Procession. Afterwards head to the hall for dinner, dancing and the Carinda Christie Band.
Saturday 19 September
Markets • Live Music • Workshops • Art & Flowers • Kids • Campfire • Dinner & Dance
Saturday markets: 9am–5pm
Julatten Mens Shed Bar: 4pm–10pm
Saturday Night Celebration: from 7pm
Sunday 20 September
Markets • Live Music • Treasure Hunt • Family Activities • Tug of War • Community jam • Storytelling
Sunday markets: 9am–4:30pm
Round two, at a slightly more Sunday-ish pace.
Come back for another day of markets, music, family activities, storytelling and community fun, with Bushy’s Treasure Hunt, Tug of War, spoken word and a community jam among the Sunday plans.
It’s a more relaxed second day, with plenty of time for another lap of the stalls, something to eat and all the things you confidently announced “we’ll come back to that later” on Saturday.
NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S ON WHEN?
The full program has times, stages, workshops, performances and activities across the Fair grounds all in one place.
Make a plan. Ignore half of it. Wander towards whatever sounds interesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The Fair is wheelchair accessible, with mostly flat grassed areas, accessible toilets and designated accessible parking.
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We recommend it. Many vendors accept EFTPOS, but cash is always handy.
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Bushy Creek Makers' Fair has zero tolerance for underage drinking.
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No. Pets aren't permitted at the Fair, with the exception of authorised assistance dogs.
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Of course! We'd love you to capture your Bushy experience. Don't forget to tag us when you share it.