Activities and Shows for Kids
Children's Poetry competition
Kids’ open mike poetry competition. Recite, perform or read any poem (your own or from a book), or just come along to watch and encourage. There are 3 age divisions and prize money to be won. Just turn up on the day and have a go!
Sat 11.40 - 1.10 Budderoo tent
The Cicada Club
Kids songwriting workshop with blues and ragtime jug band The Cicada Club.
Sun 9.30 - 10.10 Koori tent
Face Painters
FREE face painting by South Coast Face Painters for everyone attending the Folk Festival. 'Bringing colour and joy to people through face painting is such a privilege, and I often catch myself thinking how lucky I am to have a job that's this joyful.'
Sat and Sun 10am to 3:30pm, near the Joey.
Kangaroo Valley Public School Choir
Kangaroo Valley Public School Choir will perform for the enjoyment of festival goers.
Sat 10.20 - 11.00 Marquee
Maypole with Molly
Maypole with Molly encourages kids and adults alike to weave colourful ribbons around the maypole. Founded by accordionist Erika Cleaver in 2009, the group brings playful maypole dancing to festivals across Australia, spreading joy and tradition through movement.
Sat & Sun 11.00 on the oval
Milk Crate Circus Play Space
An interactive taste of circus. Explore what you’re capable of at your own pace with a mix of familiar equipment like hula hoops plus more unusual or challenging equipment like static trapeze and diabolo.
Joey Kidzone Sat & Sun 10:00 - 4:00
Planet Lava Circus Show
Planet Lava is a 50 minute circus show where every kid is an alien genius and the floor is made of lava. Help space explorer Corie as he uses handstands, diabolos and stick puppets to explore an alien planet and report back to mission control.
Sat 12.30 - 1.20 Marquee
Sun 12.50 - 1.40 Marquee
Miss Mel
"Miss Mel" (Melissa Saunders) has been developing Early Childhood Creative programs at Hive Creative Studios in Charlestown for 12 years. She is a master at teaching families how to lead their child in joyful musical learning. Through singing, instrument play, dance, puppets and sensory play, Miss Mel will harness the power of imagination to teach music foundations. Bring your child (and your inner child) & make musical memories.
Sat. 11.00 - 12.00 Joey Tent
Miss Mel is also running kids art & creative activities in the Joey.
Sat & Sun 10:00 - 4:00
Saplings
Youth musicians (about 8 – 18 years), come and have some fun learning Australian tunes and songs, or learn some percussion. A daily session just for you, so bring your own instrument – music supplied or play by ear. Expert tutors from the Bush Music Club will be there to help you, no matter what level you play at.
Sat & Sun 11.00 - 12.00 Verandah
Speranza Starburner
Speranza Starburner and his fantabulous fish friend presents some oddities by the sea... When two enigmatic balls of chaotic energy combine their masculine circus pirate skills with feminine siren musical charisma, you get "The Cephalopoddities"! Part circus show with juggling, part clowning show with pantomime, part party games with the crowd, part song and dance, this is a delight to watch! Participating will be an even more jovial experience!
Sat 1.30 - 2.30 Happy Nest
Sun 1.50 - 2.50 Happy Nest
Super Kenny & Magnificent Manda
Super Kenny & Magnificent Manda are a fun, high-energy superhero duo performing original, silly songs for kids. Dressed in colourful costumes, they create an interactive show where kids join in with percussion, make funny sounds on the mic, and become part of the action. Playful and engaging, their performances are full of laughter, imagination, and unforgettable moments.
Sat 9.20 - 10.00 Koori tent
Niq Reefman
An interactive show, mixing familiar songs with fun originals & dancing-moves.
Sat 10.20 -11.00 Koori tent
Kids' Craft
Kids' Craft throughout the day in the Koori Tent
