Coastie Carnie Fair Day

The Coastal Twist Festival’s most colourful day out returns for its 6th spectacular year!
Sunday 4 October | 10AM–5PM | Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach
 

Step right up for a free, all-ages celebration of creativity, connection, and Coastie magic! Coastie Carnie Fair Day is back—bigger, brighter, and queerer than ever—with a wild wonderland of sights, sounds, and experiences for everyone from tots to teens to chosen families… and their furry companions too. 

Expect a bursting rainbow of art, culture, entertainment, eats, and pop-up delights as Umina Beach transforms into a living, breathing playground of inclusion and joy. With dazzling live performances (hello, headliners!), an epic international food fair, and our beloved local bar, this is where community spirit meets carnival fun. 

🛍️ Stroll through our handmade makers market
🧃 Feast on flavours from across the globe
💃 Soak up live entertainment, music, and roaming magic
🌈 Explore dedicated spaces like the YAAS Teen Hangout & Rainbow Family Zone
🐾 And yes — the legendary PUPARAZZI POOCH PARADE is back (costumes encouraged!) 

Whether you’re local, visiting, dancing, chilling, browsing, or parading — this is your day to show up, show out, and feel the Coastal Twist magic. 

So pack your picnic rug, bring your crew (and your stylish pup), and settle in for a glittering day of unity in diversity — celebrating all sexualities, genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and communities. 

It’s colourful. It’s coastal. It’s completely unforgettable.
FREE ENTRY | Everyone Welcome | Dogs Encouraged!