Real Festival 2023

  • Fri Sep 15 - Sun Sep 17 2023
  • All Ages
  • $0.00

Mark your calendars for a weekend of FREE fun and excitement! Real Festival is back in Penrith from Friday, 15 September, to Sunday, 17 September, 2023.

Set in the picturesque Tench Reserve by the Nepean River, this free festival is the perfect way to welcome spring with your family. Ideal for all ages, the festival offers a plethora of activities that promise a good time without breaking the bank.

Real Festival takes the festival experience up a notch with live entertainment, food trucks, markets, and a variety of workshops. The festival also features exclusive night programming on Friday and Saturday, including illuminated interactive art displays and a neon-lit open-air arcade.

Festival Highlights

On-the-Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and even a jet-pack show over the water on Sunday.

Night Programming: As the sun sets, explore neon-lit arcades and interactive art displays.

Workshops for All: From kid's yoga to hula hooping and instrument making, there's a workshop for everyone.

Live Performances: A myriad of live music and performances will keep you entertained throughout the festival.

Circus Drop Zone: Brush up on your trapeze, juggling, and unicycle skills in this fun zone.
 

Real Festival
Welcome to the ultimate all-ages festival!


Pre-Booking Required Workshops

  • Chilli Kids Yoga: Practical movement activities and breathing exercises for ages 3-12. (Sunday, 10am-3pm)
  • Roller Rink by Busways: 30-minute roller skating session including skate hire for ages 4+. (Fri & Sat, 4pm-10pm; Sun, 10am-3pm)
  • Wild Edibles Foraging Workshop: Learn plant identification with environmental educator Diego Bonetto. (Sunday, 11am & 2pm; Ages 8 & up)

No Booking Required Workshops

  • Dragonboat Paddling: Physical fitness and fun combined in dragon boating. (Sunday, 10am-3pm; Adults)
  • Circus Drop Zone: Try trapeze, juggling, unicycle, and more. (Fri & Sat, 4-9pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Ages 4 & up)
  • Hula Hoop Station: Get those hips hula hooping! (Fri & Sat, 4-9pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Ages 4 & up)
  • Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboards: Experience the Nepean River differently. (Sunday, 10am-3pm; Ages 10 & up)
  • Musical Garden: Explore a playground for musical fun. (Sunday, 11am-3pm; All ages)
  • Make Your Own Instrument: Create instruments from recycling. (Sunday, 1.30pm-2.30pm; Ages 3 & up)
  • Neon Jewellery Making: Create beautiful, beaded neon creations. (Fri & Sat, 4pm-10pm; Ages 3 & up)
  • Paper Lantern Making: Make your own paper lantern. (Fri, 5-7pm; Sat, 5-8pm; Sun, 11-2:30pm)
  • Pot Decorating: Decorate your own pot. (Sunday, 10am-3pm; Ages 3 & up)
  • Rock Painting: Create mini rock art masterpieces. (Friday, 4pm-10pm; Ages 3 & up)
  • Slime Workshop: Make your own slime. (Saturday, 4pm-10pm; Ages 4 & up)
  • Stormer Music: Strum and sing along with no experience needed. (Fri & Sat, 5, 6, 7 & 8pm; Ages 6 & up)
  • Weaving with Nula: Weave with Ngiyampaa and Guringai artist Tarni Eastwood. (All ages)

Additional Features

  • Food Galore: With over 20 of Sydney's best food trucks, you're spoilt for choice.
  • Artisan Markets: Take a stroll through a range of eclectic artisan markets.

Where:    Nepean River, Tench Reserve, Penrith
When:     Friday, 15 September, to Sunday, 17 September, 2023.
Cost:       FREE

For more information, visit the website.

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