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The Famous Spring Festival returns to Fairhill: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, 8am to 4pm

When

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sep 2026

Time

Opening highlight: the G.O.A.T. Playbarn officially opens at 8.30am, Saturday 19 September

Where

Fairhill Adventure Gardens

114 Fairhill Road, Ninderry

About this event

The festival opens with the official opening of the new G.O.A.T. Playbarn at 8.30am on Saturday 19 September: the Sunshine Coast's newest country experience inspired by the little goats that have captured hearts across Australia, and the new home of Fairhill's miniature goat kids. Recreating the famous festival when spring arrives at Fairhill, a celebration of nature, creativity and joy. The gardens come alive with flowers, animals, makers and magical moments for all ages. Dress up and be part of the magic, with prizes for every fairy, sprite, elf, good witch and fae being (prizes for children, grown-ups AND pups).

Baby goats in the Playbarn, feed the guinea pigs, and meet the latest hatch of chicks
Festival schedule card: both days and Sunday, as listed in the programme text
THE PROGRAMME Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, 8am to 4pm BOTH DAYS 8.00am Gates open 8.30am Saturday: The G.O.A.T. Playbarn opens, the opening highlight of the festival. Baby mini goats to cuddle and brush all morning! 9.30am Hold baby chicks, feed the guinea pigs, egg collecting expeditions 11.30am Join the Goats' Promenade to Turtle Lake All morning: Local Makers' Marketplace, speakers and stalls 12.30pm Cuddle and brush time with the baby mini goats 3.30pm Cuddle and brush time with the baby mini goats All day: optional, come dressed as fairies, sprites, elves, good witches and friendly woodland folk. Prizes for children, grown-ups and well-behaved pups in costume. All day: Little Sprouts imaginative indoor play, Spring Treasure Hunts, Little Dig Zone, Pets' Paddock and more SUNDAY All day: The Garden Pause, one-on-one head massage in the Gardens with Maria Kelly 3pm Sunday Fairy Tales under the Tree of Forgetfulness

Entry with a Membership or Day Pass. Booking recommended. Dogs on leads welcome.

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sep 2026 in the gardens

Opening highlight: the G.O.A.T. Playbarn officially opens at 8.30am, Saturday 19 September. This one has been and gone, but there is always something on at Fairhill:

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