The Mt Penang Gardens Christmas Fair is back on December 2, for its 11th instalment. This year’s event is again being coordinated by Fixx Events, who have already arranged for over 170 vendors to set up shop.
“The Central Coast’s Christmas event returns to the beautiful waterside and tranquil location of Mt Penang Gardens and Event Park, Kariong,” said Event Coordinator, Brad Cardis. “There you can enjoy the Coast’s largest free outdoor Christmas shopping experience while chillingout near the water or under the trees in a relaxing environment, with plenty of free parking available across the whole location. “The Kangoo Rd entry is your easiest entry and exit to the venue,” he said.
The Fair is also fully accessible and inclusive and has designated disabled parking zones in Kangoo Rd and Festival Dr, quiet zones and noise cancelling headphones for those who need some time out. “The students from Options Disability Support, Kariong, will have a stall on the day with all their treats too,” Cardis said. “This much-loved local event features over 170 handpicked, high-quality local arts and crafts stalls, international food zones, fresh seasonal produce areas, puddings, homewares, Christmas items, delicious cakes, East Coast Beverages’ Juice Bar, Six String Brewery Pop Up Bar, local yummy food vendors to suit every cuisine, local wines, oysters, fermented foods, desserts, take home packs and so much more.
“Entertainment and free all day activities include live music all day on the Star 104.5FM Stage including Grizzlee Train, Kris Morris, the Little Quirks Band, Ellie Drennan and Ella Powell, plus buskers from Fairplay Entertainment across the whole event site and on day dance performances from our friends at Musicians Making a Difference,” Cardis said. According to Cardis, there will also be more children’s activities than ever before at this year’s Fair.
“Our huge free kid’s area includes roving magicians, paper aeroplane making, lawn games, circus shows, races and Christmas characters, with Switcharoo Circus, Party Chameleon Lawn Kids Area, amusement rides from Hunter Valley Amusements, Mini Jeeps, RYSS Gosford Bus and Comicon interactive ticket hunt and promotion, and free face painting all day. “Of course, Santa will be there too and you can take photos with him for a $5 donation to Catholic Care Foster Care,” Cardis said. Other major attractions include a vintage car display and a special appearance by celebrity chef, Julie Goodwin. “Come along and support the Coast’s best Christmas community experience with the whole family,” Cardis said.
Source: Newsletter, Oct 12 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events