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Everything you need to know about the Sherwood Community Festival 2024!

Sherwood Community Festival 2024 for families in Brisbane is back as a single event! 

The Sherwood Community Festival is a not-for-profit family-friendly event, organised entirely by a team of volunteers who give their time willingly to make it happen. And, thanks to the support of the Brisbane City Council and local businesses, and to the hard work of the organisers, this event is free – a gift to the community.

When is the Sherwood Community Festival held?

In 2024 the Sherwood Community Festival is held on Saturday 16 November from 2pm – 8pm.

Where is Sherwood Community Festival?

The Sherwood Community Festival 2024 is being held at the Sherwood Arboretum, 87 Jolimont Street, Sherwood. 

Getting there: The Sherwood train station is right at the end of the street, plus there is plenty of street parking in the surrounding area.

Family Friendly Brisbane Festival November

The family festival packs a punch with plenty of attractions for the whole family. There will be lots of FREE activities for everyone to enjoy. 

Arbor Green Stange will return, as well as Fig Tree Grove Stage, Festival Green, and Buskers’ Corner giving various platforms to showcase the variety of local talent.

The Arts Hub will return with a number of exciting activities and workshops, along with the always popular Decoration Station. Their amazing markets will bring you excellent food and curious wares featuring local artists and community groups. Go along with your family and friends and enjoy live bands, performers and craft stalls!

​Check out the Sherwood Community Festival website for all the details. 

PAST EVENT: 2021 Sherwood Community Festival

In 2021, the Sherwood Community Festival ran an experimental series of events. See the details below: 

Family Fun Day: Saturday, 13th November 2021

Sherwood Festival Food Week: from 14th November 2021

Community Carols: Saturday, 4th December 2021

Family Fun Day 2021:

When: 13 November from 11am until 4.30pm.

Where: Holland & Holland Carpark, Sherwood Road

Sherwood Festival Food Week 2021:

When: 13 November to 21 November 

Where: Along Sherwood Road

Community Carols 2021:

When: 4 December from 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Where: Sherwood Arboretum

Getting there: The Sherwood train station is right at the end of the street, plus there is plenty of street parking in the surrounding area.

Cost: Free entry! Some aspects will require payment. 

Family festival’s in Brisbane

Looking for more family fun? Check out this list of all the family friendly festivals around Brisbane here.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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