RedGum School Fair – Sunday 17th May 2026

Click here for the Fair map and programme

A Celebration of Community, Creativity & the Magic of the Seasons!

Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: RedGum, 11 Rilens Road, Muckleford

Join us for one of the most anticipated seasonal events! The  RedGum School Fair is a joyful day for families, friends, and the wider community to come together in celebration of harvest, the local season, creativity, and the warm spirit of our school.

What to Expect

Step into a world of wonder with:

  • Delicious, wholesome food including pizza, baked treats, coffee cart
  • Bumper Silent Auction with amazing items from our local community businesses and talented artists
  • Live Music & Entertainment featuring students and community performers
  • Children’s Activities such as fish n dip (think lucky dip with a fishing rod!), sideshow alley games, nature-based activities and more!
  • Handmade Crafts & artisan stalls including hand made items by our school community
  • Plant & Produce Stalls for seeds, seedlings, plants, fresh vegetables and preserves
  • Pre-loved Books and Games

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a curious first-timer, the RedGum School Fair is a chance to experience the heart and soul of our school community. The RedGum School Fair is a celebration of our wonderful community and a great chance for friends, families and locals to see our wonderful school and its programs.  Sustainability, creativity, community connection, and reverence for the natural world.

 

More detail about our activities:

Food Glorious Food
Cafe Waldorf will serve up delicious vegetarian fare with options for most dietaries; Our woodfired pizza oven will be knocking out cheesy pizzas; Traditional bbq with biodynamic sausages; Our world famous cake and tea cafe will satisfy that sweet tooth and allow you to revive your energy for more fun at the Fair.  External vendors will complete the offering with freshly brewed coffee, boutique ice-cream and the ever popular “bubble tea”.

 

Children’s Garden – smaller children’s activity space

Aimed at 0-7 year olds, our children’s garden is a relaxed space for smaller children and their carers!

With a small entry fee, small children will be entertained with Bubble blowing, crystal treasure hunting in the sandpit, puppet shows, light refreshments for purchase.  This area is enclosed, so small children can explore while parents and carers can relax!

 

Sideshow Alley
Roll up Roll up and play some sideshow alley games!
– try your luck at the “Fish n Dip” lucky dip game with a twist! Everyone gets a lucky dip prize
– test your strength at the Strong Arm
– Show off your skills at Quoits
– Circus activities
– Guess the number games and more!

 

Makers Market

The RedGum Fair is the perfect place to stock up on gifts or treat yourself.  There will be pure beeswax candles, felt craft, art materials … we are seeking expressions of interest from any makers with suitable offerings who would like to be part of the day – please complete the application form.

 

Payments options onsite

– Cash
– Fair Currency ~ the REdGum dollar
– limited eftpos / tap&go card facilities

 

Getting here

Our school is approximately 8 mins from the township of Castlemaine on the Pyrenees Highway, approximately 6 kilometres. Students enrolled at RedGum School come from a range of towns across the Central Goldfields area such as Maryborough, Bendigo, Kyneton, Newstead, Daylesford and all parts of Castlemaine such as Barkers Creek & Chewton etc.

Parking will be available on the school grounds, marked out by flags and parking helpers will be on site to assist. Please note when you enter the school the speed limit is strictly walking speed only (10km per hour). There will also be limited parking outside the school on Rilens Road. Please follow the signs for footpaths around to the fair and be mindful of our neighbours.

 

Please note: Due to safety:* no dogs (service animals only)  * no smoking or vaping   *no alcohol  onsite at any time.