North Gong Santa Fest
Visitors can relax in the beer garden, pose for annual Santa photos, and test their speed in a Christmas tree decorating race. Live bands and solo artists perform across the day and into the evening. At night, attendees in festive outfits can participate in an adult Santa pageant.
What to Expect
Supports Surf Life Saving Illawarra with live music and Santa pageants.
Event Details
Ages
18 Plus
Neighborhood
North Wollongong
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Santa Fest
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families by day and adults looking for an evening out
Vibe
Festive and sociable
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $12.25. – Get tickets
- Hours: All-ages festivities: 12pm-4pm; Santa Photos: 1pm to 4pm; Dave White: 12pm to 3pm; Gang of Brothers: 3pm to 6pm; afterparty: 4pm onwards; A Shuffle: 6pm to 10pm.
Tips & Advice
- Come between 12pm and 4pm for the all-ages festivities, including the family activities and daytime live music.
- Arrive between 1pm and 4pm if you want Santa photos, which are offered during that afternoon window.
- If you plan to enter the Santa Pageant, coordinate matching holiday outfits with your group and remember that entrants must be 18 or older.
- Consider staying into the evening if you want to catch A Shuffle and the afterparty as well as the daytime program.
- Wear something comfortable for spending time in the beer garden and moving between the event’s activities.
Special Events & Promotions
- 18+ Santa Pageant at the evening afterparty, with a share of a cash prize for the best matching holiday outfits.
- Annual Santa photos during the all-ages afternoon.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Fest suitable for kids?
Yes, the afternoon is all-ages and family-friendly. After that the afterparty takes over, and the Santa Pageant is 18+.
What is there to do during the day?
Relax in the beer garden and get your annual Santa photos. You can also test your speed in the Christmas Tree Decorating Race.
How does the Santa Pageant work?
It's 18+ and part of the evening afterparty. Gather your mates, put on matching holiday outfits and compete for a share of the cash prize.
Who is playing?
Dave White plays in the afternoon, followed by Gang of Brothers. A Shuffle plays live during the afterparty.
What cause does Santa Fest support?
Surf Life Saving Illawarra, the people who keep the local beaches safe all summer.
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