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The Granny Smith Festival is produced and managed by the City of Ryde Council and the Granny Smith Festival Committee. The Granny Smith Festival began in 1985 and is now regarded as one of Sydney’s largest street festivals, a true community carnival, full of colour and good old fashioned fun.
The City of Ryde celebrates the life and legacy of one of our district’s most famous citizens, Marie Ann Smith - aka Granny Smith - who, back in 1868, ‘accidentally’ grew the first batch of little green apples that bear her name and are now grown all over the world.
The Granny Smith Festival is supported by local businesses, sporting and service organisations, churches, schools and the wider community. It is a chance for the people and businesses of the City of Ryde to come together and celebrate the history and culture of the area.
The day’s festivities include a grand parade of floats passing through the streets of Eastwood, over 280 stalls of community groups, markets and food outlets, as ell as numerous stages showcasing local live entertainment. Activities include children’s rides, Youth Area, singing star contest, ‘have-a-go’ kids sports and ending with a family concert and fireworks display.
Stallholder Information
How do I apply to become a stall-holder?
All stallholders who participated in the 2007 Granny Smith Festival have been sent an application via email or post. If you were a stallholder in 2007 and have not received an application form please contact us on (02) 9952 8386, leave your contact details and you will be sent an application ASAP.
For all new stallholders please download a Stall-holder Expression of Interest Form and return the completed form to:
“City of Ryde Granny Smith Festival",
Locked Bag 2069,
North Ryde NSW 1670
together with any product photographs and evidence of Public and Product Liability Insurance. You may also complete the form online by following this link - Stallholder Expression of Interest Form Online
Stall-holder Application closing date: Friday 29th August 2008.
Please do not send any money with your Expression of Interest Form
The City of Ryde will assess your application an advise you whether you have been accepted as a stall-holder. Should you application be unsuccessful you will be advised in writing. Should your application be successful you will also be advised in writing and will include a payment form to complete and return by the date advised on your letter of success.
Performance Information
Performance Locations inlcude Eastwood Oval, Plaza and Trelawnet Street.
For all Performance Participants please apply by downloading the Performance Application Form and return the completed to
“City of Ryde Granny Smith Festival",
Locked Bag 2069,
North Ryde NSW 1670
together with evidence of Public Liability Insurance.
You may also complete the form online by following this link Performance Application Form Online
Performance Application Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2008
Parade Information
Time: Parade commences at 10.00am
Assembly Point: Eastwood Park
Assembly Time: From 8.30am
All participants MUST be in place by 9.45am
Route: Lakeside Road, Glen Street, Shaftsbury Road, Rowe Street, The Avenue and back to Eastwood Park.
For all Parade Participants apply by downloading the Parade Application Form and return the completed to
“City of Ryde Granny Smith Festival",
Locked Bag 2069,
North Ryde NSW 1670
together with evidence of Public Liability Insurance. You may also complete the form online by following this link -
Parade Application Form Online
Parade Application Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2008 | 
2008 GRANNY SMITH FESTIVAL
