About this event

Inspired by Nature. For Our Future. Celebrating 50 Years of World Environment Festivities on the Sunshine Coast. Join us at Fairhill for a living celebration of nature, animals, regenerative living, and community. The very first World Environment Day Festival on the Sunshine Coast was held at Fairhill in 1978 by founders Barbara and Alex Hansa. This Winter Solstice Weekend, we continue that tradition with two days of discovery, connection, and seasonal celebration. Gather around the firepit with S'mores, join the lantern parade, enjoy delicious local seasonal food, and experience a family-friendly festival filled with nature, learning, and adventure. Celebrate the middle of winter this weekend with these Festival Highlights: Meet the Makers - local artists and artisan manufacturers including Jenny Moodie of Jenny Moodie Design. Learn about Jenny's design process. 🌱 Huge Winter Plant Clearance – nursery bargains and inspiration for the planting season ahead 🌿 Fairhill Plant Matchmaking – speed dating for shrubs and personalised matchmaking for plants 🚜 Guided Farm Tours with the Fairhill Rangers 🐐 Meet our mini goats in their walk-in Pets' Paddock 🐥 Baby Chick Cuddles and Egg Collecting Expeditions 🥕 Guinea Pig Teatime Treats 🧚 Kids' Crafting – Fairy Wands and Wizard Staffs 🗺 Treasure Quests & Scavenger Hunts 📖 Fairy Tales Under the Tree of Forgetfulness 🔥 Bonfire, Firepit Marshmallow Toasting & Lantern Parade 🍽 Local Seasonal Winter Menu featuring fresh Sunshine Coast produce (last orders 2pm) Gates open 8am. Festival program begins 10am. Ends 4pm. What to Bring: • A picnic blanket if you wish • Your ticket (saved to your phone or email – no printing required) • Your favourite people • Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Come celebrate the changing of the seasons where nature, community, food, animals and adventure come together. Because every day in the gardens is an adventure.