Once Upon A Festival Community Evening

Join us for a magical evening celebrating stories, creativity and community at the Once Upon A Festival Community Evening. 📚

This FREE family event transforms the Immanuel College Senior School Lawn into a vibrant festival precinct filled with books, music, entertainment and activities for all ages.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a relaxed evening with a fairground atmosphere dedicated to the joy of reading and storytelling. There will be seating available, but you’re welcome to bring a picnic rug and settle in for a wonderful night under the stars.

Hosted by media personality and Premier’s Reading Challenge Ambassador Rebecca Morse, the evening will feature opportunities to meet some of Australia’s most popular authors and illustrators and have your books personally signed.

Enjoy a fantastic lineup of activities and entertainment, including:
📚 Author and illustrator meet-and-greets and book signings
💃 Nat Amoore’s Book ‘N’ Boogie, a book-inspired dance party
🎤 Performance by Sunny Luwe, sharing stories and songs through her unique blend of music and storytelling
🎵Live music from Immanuel students
🎭 Roving street performers and spray tattoos
🧪Sliming for Charity, with the chance to slime bestselling authors and school Principals while raising funds for Room to Read
📖 The Great Book Swap, supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
🛍️ The Festival Bookshop
🍔 Food trucks serving a delicious variety of options and treats

Whether you’re a passionate reader, aspiring writer, or simply looking for a fun family night out, the Once Upon a Festival Community Evening offers something for everyone. Come and celebrate the power of stories and the wonder they bring to young and old alike.