Celebrate a cherished local tradition at the Bayside Spring Festival in Manly on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Ideal for Brisbane families, this free community event features an impressive 40th annual VW car show, local dance performances, food trucks, amusement rides, a petting zoo, and free jumping castles for kids.
Bayside Spring Festival 2026
Bayside Spring Festival is back, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!
The community is invited to George Clayton Park, Manly, from 11 to 13 September 2026, for a weekend packed with community spirit, entertainment, family fun and plenty of Bayside charm.
Since 1953, the Bayside Spring Festival has been a cherished community tradition, bringing people together with colour, music, and celebration by the bay, and this year’s event promises even bigger celebrations, with exciting new additions, returning favourites, and plenty of surprises still to be announced.
Sunday, 13 September, wraps up the three-day festival with a day all about community, celebrating everything that makes the Bayside area so special. This year, the festival is joining forces with the Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland Inc. for their 40th Annual Car Show, bringing an impressive collection of VWs to George Clayton Park for visitors to wander through and enjoy.
From 10am, there’ll be plenty happening for the whole family, including performances from local dance groups and community organisations, live music from local bands and musicians, community stalls showcasing local clubs, groups and organisations, a Ferris wheel and amusement rides, a delicious variety of food trucks, and free jumping castles, face painting and a petting zoo.
Visitors are encouraged to come along, explore the car show, discover something new in the local community, and enjoy a great Sunday by the Bay.
Save the date and keep an eye out, more details, entertainment announcements and festival updates are coming soon.
Plan your visit
When: Friday 11th to Sunday 13 September 2026. Sunday event starts at 10am
Where: George Clayton ‘Lighthouse’ Park, 49 Lower Esplanade, Manly 4179,
More information here
