2026 Magnolia Fair
The Magnolia Fair is one of St Catherine’s most-loved traditions. Join us for a big-hearted community day filled with food, rides, stalls, music, entertainment and plenty of fun for the whole family.
The 2026 Magnolia Fair will be held at St Catherine’s School.
Date: Saturday 5 September
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Location: St Catherine’s School, 26 Albion Street, Waverley
Entry is free. All welcome.
Everyone is Welcome
The day will be packed with classic school fete favourites, including rides, children’s activities, food stalls, market stalls, music, performances, prizes and a chance to relax with a glass of champagne or enjoy some tea and scones.
Bring your family, invite your friends, tell your neighbours and come along for a relaxed day at St Catherine’s. You can pop in for a quick visit, stay for lunch, or make a full day of it with rides, food, stalls and entertainment.
All Day Passes
An unlimited ride wristband is the easiest way for kids to make the most of the Fair. Wristbands can be used on all inflatable rides and games from 10.00am to 3:30pm, giving children plenty of time to jump, slide, bounce, play and go back for more.
Unlimited rides wristbands
- $45 early bird
- $55 on the day
Father's Day
at the Fair
Find the perfect gift at the market stalls, snap a family photo, have Dad drawn by the caricature artist, or enjoy a day of food, rides, music and fun together.
Celebrate Dad early at the Magnolia Fair!
Celebrating 170 years
Since 1856, generations of girls have shaped St Catherine’s into the School it is today, and they remain at the heart of everything we celebrate. Expect cake, celebrations and the opportunity to purchase commemorative gifts as we celebrate 170 years of St Catherine’s together.
A Fair with history
The Magnolia Fair continues a tradition that reaches back to the school’s earliest days. The first recorded charity sale was held in 1861, when a sale of “fancy work” helped offset the cost of building Stone House, now the school’s Administration Building.
Over the generations, fetes and bazaars became an important way to celebrate the St Catherine’s community bringing students, families, Old Girls and our surrounding community together.
In 2008, the fete was renamed the St Catherine’s Magnolia Fair, recognising the importance of the Magnolia emblem in the school’s tradition.
Market stalls, food stalls
and so much more
The Magnolia Fair will be full of good things to eat, browse and enjoy, with food stalls, market finds, sweet treats and a few special favourites to discover along the way. Whether you’re picking up a Father’s Day present, treating the kids, catching up over coffee or making a full day of it, there will be plenty to enjoy.
From BBQ to bubbles
There will be something for every appetite, from lunch favourites to sweet little extras. Choose from:
- BBQ favourites
- Mexican BBQ bowls
- Cakes, bakes and biscuits
- Homemade lemonade and popcorn
- Coffee, açai and pastries from the Cafe
- Devonshire tea
- Foundation Fizz for a glass of champagne
Fete stalls and marketplace
We’re delighted to showcase local makers and businesses in the Magnolia Fair Marketplace. If you’re interested in having a stall at the Fair for your business, please email us at pandf@stcatherines.nsw.edu.au
- Beautiful handmade crafts, gift and toys
- Market fresh flowers
- Jams, preserves and chutneys
- Lollies and sweet treats
- School and community stalls
Rides, games and kids activities
There will be plenty to keep children busy all day, with a mix of rides, games, creative activities and classic fete fun. Kids can enjoy:
- Face painting
- Caricature artist
- Photo booth
- Petting zoo
- Basketball hoops
- Spin and win
- Football frenzy
- Rides and inflatables
- Games and activities
- Adopt a teddy bear
2026 live performances
Take a seat in the theatre and enjoy a wonderful line-up of live performances from our talented St Catherine’s students, with music, movement and plenty of school spirit throughout the day.
The 2026 performance schedule will be released ahead of the Fair, so check back soon.
FAQs
The 2026 Magnolia Fair will be held at St Catherine’s School.
Date: Saturday 5 September
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Location: St Catherine’s School, 26 Albion Street, Waverley
Everyone is welcome.
Bring your family, invite your friends, tell your neighbours and come along for a relaxed community day at St Catherine’s. You can pop in for a quick visit, stay for lunch, or make a full day of it.
Please note the Magnolia Fair is a cash free event. Payment by card is preferred. You’ll be able to purchase tokens with cash on the day to use at the fair on the day.
The Magnolia Fair will be held at St Catherine’s School, 26 Albion Street, Waverley. Please note there is no parking provided on site, and street parking around the School will be very limited on the day. We encourage families and visitors to walk, use public transport, rideshare or carpool where possible. Please be mindful of our neighbours when entering and leaving the fair.
Entry to the Magnolia Fair is free. For children, we recommend purchasing an All-Day Ride Pass so they can make the most of the fun. The pass gives unlimited access to all inflatable rides and games from 10.00am to 3.30pm.
The Magnolia Fair is planned as a community day out, rain or shine. If weather affects any part of the program, updates will be shared with families and the community closer to the day.
The 2026 live performance schedule will be released closer to the Fair. Once available, it will include times for student performances and entertainment throughout the day.
Local businesses are warmly invited to be part of the Magnolia Fair. There may be opportunities to support the Fair through marketplace stalls, prize donations or community contributions. To express interest, please contact pandf@stcatherines.nsw.edu.au.
