Hang out with your family and friends and celebrate whatever the festival means to you, and what it means to be a Newtown local.
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Here are some ideas to make your Backyard Party feel like Newtown Festival at home. 

Get together to celebrate

Usually go to the festival with a big group of friends?

​Have mates around, purchase a case of beer from Young Henrys and reminisce about all the past festivals you’ve been to – the great bands you discovered, the dog show you entered, the person you danced with...whatever your memory is!

Host a Backyard Barbie

Who doesn’t love the smell of a vegan sausage sizzle? 

Invite friends around for a barbeque while listening to our awesome Newtown Festival through the Years playlist. 
Don’t feel like cooking? We have an excellent list of local businesses you can support by getting all your party goodies from them.

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Add some competition to the party
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Trivia is a great way to get the minds thinking and provide entertainment for your guests.

 
​​Make up your own questions or have a go at our Newtown themed questionnaire. 

Movie Buff? Host a movie night

​Missing our Cult Cinema Classic?
Why not stage one yourself and have people over for a night at the movies.

​Our top picks – Labyrinth, Bladerunner or relive last year’s film choice – The Princess Bride.  

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Make it fun for the kids

The festival is for everyone and we love seeing the kids having fun. Instead of the carnival rides, why not go back to basics and get active in the backyard?


​​Games like Botchi, Quoits or the classic Backyard (or back alleyway) Cricket are perfect for a weekend afternoon with the kids.

Something for the pet lovers

​Looking to take out first prize in the Celebrity Look-a-Like at the dog show? Create your own competition and get together with other pet owners to see who will take out the top dog prize.
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Our kind friends at Sassy Treats will be giving away a Treats Package for the best shot from the day so make sure you tag us. 

For more ideas and inspiration check out
our Backyard Festival Information Pack

REGISTER YOUR BACKYARD PARTY HERE

​All registered parties go in the running to win a $100 Westfield voucher,
...plus have the chance of winning a private Young Henrys gig at your Backyard Party, featuring local legends Andy Golledge and Caitlin Harnett!