A free festival designed by kids and youth for everyone
Geelong
sunday 12 October 2025
12PM - 6PM at Geelong West Town Hall: 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West, Victoria
On the lands of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation
FREE FOR EVERYONE - DESIGNED BY KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE IN GREATER GEELONG
We are seeking expressions of interest from:
PERFORMERS
musicians, dancers, storytellers !
priority for performances by children and young people AND a diverse range of artists who can engage a child/youth audience
ARTISTS & ACTIVITY PROVIDERS
drop-in activities and/or short workshops at the event
activities can target a specific group (i.e. primary school kids, teens, parents with kids etc.)
CATERERS
social enterprises prioritised
coffee / drinks
BBQ and lunch foods
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Organisations/schools that work with teens / young people wanting real life community event experience
Adult volunteers with a working with children check
SPONSORSHIP
Cash sponsorship from local businesses with recognition on event promotions and speeches on the day
In-kind arts materials, fruit, equipment etc.
Be part of the festival
APPLY ONLINE:
This event is proudly supported by The City of Greater Geelong.
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MUSIC
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ARTS & CULTURE ON STAGE
Welcome to Country
12:10PM - 12:30PM
With a Wadawurrung Traditional Custodian
Youth MCs
All day on the stage
Music, Dance, Singing, Arts
Line up to be announced
Stay tuned for more details
PLAY: free activities
Face Painting
12PM - 4PM
Cardboard Cities
12PM - 6PM
Wool Chill Zone
12PM - 6PM
EAT: food and drink
Coffee
Free fruit
Sausage Sizzle
1PM - 3PM | Outside at the BBQ - Free, Vegetarian and Halal available!
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
This event will be photographed. If you prefer not to be in any published pictures, please speak with our friendly volunteers at the Information Desk or email artsbus@akc.org.au
What do you need to pay for?
Entry and all drop-in activities are completely free! This is made possible by our funders (see below)
Priced items are sold by amazing local caterers
There is a free sausage sizzle (halal and vegetarian options included)
This event is organised by registered charity, Artists for Kids Culture. To learn more and donate to AKC, visit www.akc.org.au
What safety information is useful to know?
Lost Kids Area and the Information will be signposted at the event
First Aid is on site
Toilets on site
Wool Chill Zone is a space for anyone needing a quiet space
Security is on site, supported by Artists for Kids Culture event staff and volunteers
All event staff and volunteers have Working With Children Checks and are present to support a child safe and family friendly event.
Are there any other rules?
Young children must be actively supervised by parents and carers
This is an alcohol-free event
The emergency evacuation meeting place is outside. Attendees should follow all instructions provided by event staff (i.e. identifiable by fluorescent vests)
Y(Our)Fest is an initiative by:
Thank you to all the AKC volunteers who make the AKC artsbus and Y(Our)Fest possible!
Y(Our)Fest is proudly supported by:
