Safety, Accessibility & Sustainability

A lost person may be a child or a vulnerable individual without an accompanying adult. If you find someone who is lost, please inform the nearest security personnel or event staff member, or go to our festival information stall or St Johns located at Eastwood Oval, Rowe Street and within Eastwood Public School, and notify them of the situation.

If you are an adult looking for a missing child or vulnerable individual, please stay at their last known location and inform event staff, security personnel, police, or Council staff at the Information Stall if you are nearby.

First aid stalls are located throughout the event at the following locations:

• Eastwood Oval
• Rowe Street near NAB bank
• Eastwood Public School

To ensure that they are easily found, first aid signage will be displayed in front of each stall.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, announcements will be made to remind all attendees to seek shelter, wear appropriate clothing, and apply sunscreen. Council staff will be available to direct you to the nearest drinking stations and first aid stalls.

City of Ryde events team will monitor the weather leading up to the event and will notify the public of any updates via the City of Ryde website and social media pages.

Throughout the festival, accessible toilets will be at the following locations:

• Eastwood Oval
• Eastwood Train Station
• Eastwood Bus Station
• Eastwood Public School
• Eastwood Shopping Centre
• Hillview Lane Car Park

Our designated Quiet Zone in Eastwood Public School will offer more seating to ensure comfort as you enjoy the delicious treats offered at the nearby stalls.

Announcements will be made throughout the festival, directing people to key areas of interest and reminding them of our amenities. To aid with wayfinding, signage will be displayed clearly in several areas of the event. 

Transport is often one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions for events. Here are some eco-friendly ways you can get to the festival:

• Ride your bike. 
• Catch the free shuttle bus.
• Walk. Get your steps up and walk to the event!

Stallholders are banned from distributing single-use plastic bags, bottles, straws, cutlery, food packaging and balloons. If possible, bring along your own reusable bags, cutlery, and cups to help reduce waste.

Water stations or bubblers will be available at the event. Bring along your refillable drink bottle and you'll have access to free drinking water all day.

Visit the Council Information stall and speak to the Waste Team at the Circular Economy stall about embedding sustainable practices in your daily life.