Moocooboola Festival

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Moocooboola Festival is the premier community event in Hunters Hill, attracting up to 15,000 visitors to Boronia Park Ovals.

Featuring rides, entertainment, colourful roving stilt walkers, free photo magnets, displays, food stalls, a market bazaar, performances and a crowd-favourite dog show, Moocooboola Festival offers something for everyone.

With a nostalgic history dating back to its first staging at Hunters Hill Town Hall in 1980, the festival’s name derives from the traditional Wallumedegal term meaning the “meeting of the waters” and refers to the area where the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers come together in Sydney.

The 2025 Moocooboola Festival will be held on Father's Day, Sunday 7 September 2025 from 10am - 4pm at Ovals 1 & 2 of Boronia Park Ovals. 

This year’s festival also introduces exciting new attractions, including the Kids' Petting Zoo, offering fun pony rides and a farmyard experience as well as a Health and Wellbeing Zone, providing complimentary health and blood pressure checks, body scans, fitness challenges, and more.

Check back in on this webpage for updated information concerning the next Moocooboola Festival closer to the date.

Please be advised that BYO alcohol is not permitted at the Moocooboola Festival.

Site map

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Please be advised that BYO alcohol is not permitted at Moocooboola Festival.

Event program

2025 Moocooboola Festival Program Guide

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Pony Rides - Oval 1
Pony rides will be available from 10am - 2pm for $5 a ride, near the Kids' Playground. Funds raised will go towards future community events.

Farmyard Petting Zoo - Oval 1
The Farmyard Petting Zoo will be open to little ones from 10am - 2pm for free, near the Kids' Playground.

Archway Medical Hub's Well Being Zone - Oval 1 
The Archway Medical Hub's Health and Wellbeing Zone will feature:

  • Preventative health consultations
  • Psychologist consultations
  • Free health checks
  • Free blood pressure checks
  • On-site male nurse
  • On-site physiotherapists
  • On site GPs,
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Personal trainers
  • Pit Fit Gym will bring a rowing machine for festivalgoers to try, and they will also offer Evolt 360 body scans – a fast, non-invasive way to assess over 40 health metrics, including body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and more. Attendees will be able to access a complimentary scan on the day.

Buffalo Vale Distillery's Bar Precinct Area - Oval 1
Raise a toast to Father's Day at the Bar precinct, with offerings from Buffalo Vale Distillery, Petersons Wine and Village Day.

Kids Cottage Kids' Zone - Oval 1
The Kids' Zone, proudly supported by Kids Cottage, will be a wonderland for young festivalgoers with a jumping castle, interactive circus playground, hands-on kids’ activities and more! 

Magnet Shots - Oval 1
The Hunters Hill Hotel is sponsoring Magnet Shots. Don’t forget to grab your free take-home photo memento at the festival! Magnet Shots will be located at the Hunter's Hill Council stall from 11am - 3pm.

Vehicle Displays - Oval 1

  • United Resource Management (URM), Moocooboola Festival's waste sponsors, will be bringing their garbage trucks. URM will also have a stall with giveaways.
  • State Emergency Services (SES) will be bringing a truck and boat. SES will be giving away gutter cleaning gloves.
  • Muogamarra Rural Fire Brigade will be bringing their bushfire tanker for kids to explore.

2RRR - Oval 1
2RRR will be broadcasting all the fun live at the festival at their tent on Oval 1.

Learn to DJ - Boronia Park Sports and Community Facility
Learn to spin professional DJ decks with ZuReal DJ School upstairs in the Boronia Park Sports and Community Facility from 11am – 3pm.

Sensory Zone - Oval 1
Visit the quiet space in our calming Sensory Zone to enjoy a range of sensory play and outdoor activities.

RAP Stall - Oval 1
Koori Kinnections will be facilitating two fun art workshops from 10am - 1pm at the Hunter's Hill Council RAP stall on Oval 1:

  • Paperbark canoes with other traditional items (aimed for children)
  • Rope/cord/handbags making (for both children and adults)

Optus stall - Oval 1
Optus will be providing attendees with free baseball caps to decorate using fabric markers as a Father's Day gift. They will also have a mini golf course for families to compete against each other in a friendly game.

Hunter's Hill Council Bushcare and Giant Steps Sydney stall - Oval 1
There will be local native plants, trees and grasses on offer.

Hunter's Hill Council stall - Oval 1
Jump in the seat and test your driving skills with the popular Road Safety Driving Simulator. 

Tri Club Hunters Hill - Oval 1
The Hunters Hill Tri Club will be hosting a triathlon event, Run to Moocooboola, from 11am. Click here to read more and buy a ticket.

The Tri Club will also be running a bike maintenance demonstration at their tent at 2pm.

AFL - Oval 2
AFL will be running fun activations like the Jump Test and Guess the Footies at their tent on the multisport courts on Oval 2.  

Hunters Hill Croquet Club - Oval 2
The Club will be running interactive displays on the grass on Oval 2, open to everyone to try.

Pickleball in the Park (Ryde & Hunters Hill) - Oval 2
The Club will be running interactive displays on multisport courts on Oval 2, open to everyone to try. 

The Dog Show

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Registrations are now open for the The Dog Show scheduled for 1pm at The Ring on Oval 1.

You can enter your pooch for:

  • Best Owner / Dog Lookalike
  • Best Trick
  • Dog of Show

Register here

Online registrations close at 5pm on Friday 5 September. Registrations will also be accepted on the day at The Ring.

For a special treat for your pets, make sure to swing past the Advanced Vet Care Lane Cove stall for a free animal consultation.

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Rides and amusements

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Moocooboola festival will offer abundant ticketed amusement rides and carnival style attractions for all ages to enjoy and experience an exhilarating day of fun:

Oval 2

  • Giant Fun Slide
  • Turbo Tubs
  • Storm Ride
  • Chair O Plane
  • Dodgem Cars
  • Windjammer
  • Special Ops
  • Black Ops
  • Ninja Run
  • Safari Experience

Oval 1

  • Knights Castle – free for kids under 6yrs
  • Laughing Clowns Trailer

     

Tickets can be prepaid online until midnight on Thursday 4 September for:

  • 10 Coupons - $35
  • 30 Coupons - $99
  • 50 Coupons - $160
  • All Day Ride Pass - $50

Buy your tickets

 

Tickets can also be purchased on the day at the booth on Oval 2 for:

  • 1 Coupon - $4
  • 10 Coupons $39
  • 20 Coupons $76
  • 30 Coupons $111
  • 50 Coupons - $180
  • 100 Coupons $350
  • All Day Ride Pass - $60

Be sure to follow all instructions from the rides staff, so that everyone stays safe while they have fun.

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Moocooboola stallholders

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The 2025 Moocooboola Festival will feature a bustling market bazaar, brimming with a diverse array of stalls offering yummy food, unique novelties, jewellery, clothing, perfume, plants and valuable information from various community groups.

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The food stalls include:

  • Bar Coco
  • Boronia Kitchen
  • Chips on the stick
  • Cholito Empanadas
  • Corn-Kingdom Chips On A Stick
  • Four Frogs Creperie
  • Gelato Fruit Mania
  • Hawaiian Snow
  • Hi Chef Vietnamese Food Truck
  • May's Malaysian Hawker
  • Mr Squeeze Fresh Lemonade
  • Natas & Co Portuguese bakery
  • Natural Pancakes (Pancakes by Wanderfood )
  • Neighbourhood Watch Ryde Sausage Sizzle
  • Ola Lola
  • Radici Napoletane Pizzeria
  • Smash My Buns
  • The German Grill Haus
  • The Gnocchi Way
  • The Original Fairy Floss Company
  • Turkish Gozleme
  • Urban Fresh Putney
  • Wagyu Blacks
  • Yan's Dumplings and Noodles Bar
  • Yiayias Honey Balls

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The market stalls include:

  • Absolute Showbags
  • Alba Crochet
  • Arte Moda
  • Archway Medical Hub
  • BC Jerky
  • Bowerbird Jewels
  • ClubBodyWorx
  • Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
  • Ella Elias Property Group
  • Evolva Tea
  • G I Gourmet Nuts
  • Henna and facepainting
  • Milnes Providore
  • My Mate's Relish & Condiments
  • Red Lauren Candles
  • The Attar Man
  • Slime Shack
  • Paddy the Baker
  • Wembley Chocolates
  • Australian Football League – AFL - jump test and Guess the Footies
  • URM
  • Africa Maraba Gifts
  • Carlile Swimming - roaming frog mascot and rubber duck rescue game
  • Vasey Communities - lucky draw for gourmet hamper
  • Muogamarra Rural Fire Brigade
  • BFT Gladesville
  • Cheeky Goat and Co
  • Larry Novelties
  • Nougat Limar
  • Perez Hats
  • Werona Wines
  • Sammy’s Bippity Boppity Boutique
  • YiaYas Honey Balls
  • Portuguese Tarts
  • Advanced Vet Care Lane Cove - offering free animal consults

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The community stalls include:

  • Greenhouse Project Giant Steps
  • Good For the Hood
  • Hunter's Hill Council
  • Hunters Hill Baha'i Community
  • Hunters Hill Bushcare and Habitat Network
  • Hunter's Hill Council RAP
  • Hunters Hill Croquet Club
  • Hunters Hill Historical Society
  • Hunters Hill Sailing Club
  • Hunters Hill Tri Club
  • Hunters Hill Trust and Happy Hens
  • Hunters Hill Rotary
  • Jessika Steiner and Emma Bowd artists
  • Road Safety Driving Simulator
  • Salvation Army
  • Sydney Community Services
  • SES - Hunters Hill Unit - bring truck and boat displays
  • 2RRR 88.5 FM - Ryde Regional Radio Cooperative

Moocooboola performers

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The 2025 Moocooboola Festival features an impressive line-up of local acts and performances extending over two stages, including:

  • Dance Inc
  • Hunters Hill Dance Academy
  • Hip Hop Hunters Hill High School
  • Eva Samcou
  • Hunters Hill High School Contemporary Company
  • Avenue D
  • Rhapsody Studio
  • Sydney Gypsies
  • Hunters Hill High School Missing Assignments
  • The Commissioners
  • The Hunters Hill Collectors
  • Freida's Gem
  • Jordyn & Ethan
  • Mars & Alex
  • Sophie Raymond & the Perennials

Moocooboola triathlon event

The Hunters Hill Tri Club will be hosting a triathlon event, Run to Moocooboola, during the 2025 Moocooboola Festival.

The 2km run will start and finish at the Hunters Hill Tri Club tent on Oval 2 at the event, kicking off at 11am. Participants will loop through the local streets and return to Boronia Park. Marshals will be stationed along the course, and there will be a sweeper. Runners will not have to cross any roads and will run on the footpath. Plus, there will be prizes for the winners.

The event is designed for all ages and fitness levels. Registrations are required.

Click here to read more and buy a ticket

The Tri Club will also be running a bike maintenance demonstration at their tent at 2pm. 

Plan your trip

We encourage festival-goers to walk, cycle or catch public transport to the venue.

Bike racks will be available at the event, thanks to the Hunters Hill Tri Club, for all attendees to securely leave their bikes. You can also check your bikes at the Tri Club bike maintenance demonstration taking place at their tent on Oval 2 at 2pm.

The standard Sunday public bus timetable to Boronia Park will be running throughout the event and will require an Opal Card.

Plan your bus trip to Moocooboola Festival here.

Our sponsors

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We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors whose generous support makes the Moocooboola Festival possible. Thanks to you, we’re bringing an unforgettable day of fun, community, and celebration to Boronia Park Ovals!

Optus Major sponsor

We’re thrilled to have Optus as the presenting partner of the 2025 Moocooboola Festival. With their support, this year’s event is set to be bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

URM Waste Management

As our waste management sponsor, URM will ensure the festival stays clean and green. Please use the clearly marked URM bins located throughout the park to do your part!

Archway Medical Hub Health & Wellbeing Zone

In a new Father’s Day initiative, Archway Medical is bringing a Health & Wellbeing Zone to the festival. Enjoy complimentary:

  • health and blood pressure checks
  • consultations with GPs, psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists
  • Evolt 360 body scans
  • rowing challenges with Pit Fit Gym 

Swimart Gladesville Dance and Music Stages

Proudly supporting the heartbeat of the festival – our lively Dance and Music Stages.

Hunters Hill Hotel Magnet Shots

Say cheese! The Hunters Hill Hotel is sponsoring Magnet Shots. Don’t forget to grab your free take-home photo memento at the festival!

Kids Cottage Hunters Hill Kids' Zone

The Kids' Zone, proudly supported by Kids Cottage, will be a wonderland for young festivalgoers with:

  • A jumping castle
  • Interactive circus playground
  • Hands-on kids’ activities and more! 

Buffalo Vale Distillery Wine, gin and beer bar

Enjoy a drink and raise a toast to Father’s Day at the Wine and Gin bar with offerings from:

BresicWhitney Hunters Hill Kids’ Petting Zoo

Bringing smiles to little faces, BresicWhitney Hunters Hill is supporting the farmyard petting zoo.

2RRR Live broadcasting at the festival

Thank you to Gladesville Veterinary Hospital for donating the Dog Show winner hampers  and Bunnings Gladesville for donating vouchers for the event.

 

 

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CLOSED: Stallholder Expression of Interest

Are you an artisan, a purveyor of street foods, a candlemaker, jeweller or seller of showbags? Maybe you're part of a community group, a personal trainer or a cheesemonger.

Whatever your speciality, Hunter's Hill Council invites you to submit an Expression of Interest to trade at Moocooboola Festival 2025. We love having a wide variety of stalls at this annual event; it's what makes Moocooboola so vibrant and special.

We are looking for the following range of stalls:

  • market
  • craft & environment
  • community
  • activity or display
  • food & beverage

To take part as a stallholder at Moocooboola Festival 2025, complete the Expression of Interest form below. 

EOIs closed on 23 June 2025.

Should your application be successful you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to the detailed form and payment gateway and detailed Terms and Conditions. There you will be able to upload your Public Liability Insurance, Food Safety Supervisor certificates and any other licenses required.

Council staff will curate the range of stalls and will inform unsuccessful applicants as soon as possible.

 

Moocooboola Stall Fee List:

(Prices are subject to the adoption of the 2025/2026 Fees and Charges by Council)


Market Stall Fees (incl GST)

  • Community (3m x 3m Site Only) $99.00
  • Community Extra Space/1m $33.00
  • Local Business (3m x 3m Site Only) $187.00
  • Local Business Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $299.00
  • Local Extra Space/1m $62.00
  • Craft/Enviro (3m x 3m Site Only) $165.00
  • Craft/Enviro Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $264.00
  • Craft/Enviro Extra Space/1m $55.00
  • Commercial (3m x 3m Site Only) $220.00
  • Commercial Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $352.00
  • Commercial Extra Space/1m $73.00
  • Parking Festival Stallholders per car - $5 on the day
  • Trestle table Hire (Table Only) $30.00
  • Power (10 or 15 amp outlet) $116.00
  • Fete Stall Hire - Structure Only (2.4m x 2.4m) $176.00


Food Stall Fees (incl GST)

  • Community (3m x 3m Site Only) $202.00
  • Community Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $323.00
  • Community Extra Space/1m $67.00
  • Food Fete Stall Hire - Structure Only (2.4m x 2.4m + 3 walls) $250.00
  • Local (3m x 3m Site Only) $383.00
  • Local Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $612.00
  • Local Extra Space/1m $127.00
  • Local Food Truck or Trailer - over 5m $612.00
  • Local Food Truck or Trailer - up to 5m $510.00
  • Commercial (3m x 3m Site Only) $450.00
  • Commercial Double Space (6m x 3m Site Only) $721.00
  • Commercial Extra Space/1m $150.00
  • Commercial Food Truck or Trailer - Local over 5m $721.00
  • Commercial Food Truck or Trailer - Local up to 5m $600.00
  • Parking Festival Stallholders per car - $5 on the day
  • Trestle table Hire (Table Only) $30.00
  • Power (10 or 15 amp outlet) $116.00

*Note: For a Food Truck or Trailer 3m or below use the 3m x 3m site only fee

CLOSED: Performer Expression of Interest

Are you a singer, children's entertainer, dance troupe or cover band? Do you want to showcase your acrobatics, close-up magic or funky jazz ensemble?

Whatever your performance style or genre, Hunter's Hill Council invites you to submit an Expression of Interest to entertain the crowds at Moocooboola Festival 2025. We love having a wide variety of performers at this annual event; it's part of what makes Moocooboola so vibrant and special.

We are looking for the following range of performers and acts:

  • dancers and displays
  • musicians, bands, choirs and ensembles
  • roaming performers or activations

To apply to perform at Moocooboola Festival 2025, complete the Expression of Interest form below.

EOIs closed on 23 June 2025.

Should your application be successful you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to a detailed form where you can upload your performance space or stage requirements, and / or stage plans.

There will be two stages (dance and music) on Oval 1 and a smaller performance area on Oval 2. Roving acts are welcome to perform across both ovals or appropriate precincts.

Council staff will curate the range of performers, displays & activations and will inform unsuccessful applicants as soon as possible.

CLOSED: Sponsors Expression of Interest

We are inviting expressions of interest from potential partners to sponsor the 2025 Moocooboola Festival!

Play your part and choose from one of the sponsorship packages.

With silver and gold tier sponsorship comes the opportunity to 'own your zone' – with naming rights available for festival precincts and activities.

Sponsorship submissions closed on Friday 1 August 2025.

When

  • Sunday, 07 September 2025 | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Boronia Park Ovals, Park Rd & Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill, 2110, View Map

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