It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and don your coolest 1960s threads, because the much-loved Bilgola Plateau Public School Village Fete is back for the first time in 10 years - and this year it’s bringing double the joy marking the school’s 60th Anniversary!
Sixty years ago, two teachers and 49 students walked up the hill from Avalon and into the new school that became the Heart of the Hill.
See: Bilgola Public School Celebrates 60th Birthday: The Anniversary Walk to recreate history
On Sunday, 14 September 2025 Bilgola Plateau Public School will mark their 60th Anniversary by bringing back their famous Village Fete, to be held from 10am to 3pm at Bilgola Plateau Public School, 148A Plateau Road, Bilgola Plateau.
What’s in Store:
Rides and Activities: With everything you would expect from a Fete - including spinning rides, a giant obstacle course, games alley, craft corner, and a giant slide - perfect for kids and adults of all ages.
Silent Disco: Live sets from the incredible Toni Pearen with DJ Peewee Ferris (aka Pipi Le Oui) and Bilgola Rave Collective featuring DJs Weekend Grooves and John Blenk.
Live Entertainment: Sing and dance along with the Bilgola Plateau Public School Choir and Bands, follow the Cake Box Judging with renown Italian cook Silvia Colloca, be wowed by dance performances from the BPA Minnies and Dynamite Premiere Academy.
Stalls: From face painting and hair braiding, to plant stalls, tombola, and second-hand books, lolly guessing games and the iconic chocolate wheel - there’s something for everyone.
Dog Show: The hippiest hounds and grooviest pups will put their best paws forward in the categories of Best Dog Trick, Dog Most Like Their Owner, Gorgeous Golden Oldie, and Cutest Puppy.
Food Stalls: Feed your nostalgia with old-school burgers and hot dogs from The Diner, cheesy slices and garlic bread from The Pizzeria, homemade cakes from Bilgola Patisserie, and indulge in the Sugar Highway with snow cones, donut decorating, fairy floss, and buttery popcorn.
Raffle and Silent Auction: Win big with 3 Large Raffle Hampers up for grabs (tickets $2. Hampers range from $800 up to $1,500 in value). Or bid in the Silent Auction (over $30,000 worth of items and experiences including a Bali Villa Getaway, a high-speed rally ride, a private chef feast, a Pittwater Cruise and plenty of other surprises).
Silent Auction now live at: app.galabid.com/bilgolafete
A Community Celebration
The Bilgola Plateau Public School Village Fete is more than just a fair - it’s a heartfelt celebration of decades of community, learning, and memories from its first two teachers and 49 students 60 years ago, to the vibrant school it is today which sits at the heart of Bilgola Plateau’s community. This year’s Village Fete is a testament to how far the school has come - and how it continues to bring joy, connection, and support to the broader community.
Proudly brought to you by Bilgola Plateau Public School P&C and the fete’s principal sponsor McGrath Pittwater.
Practical Details
Entry: Free
Location: Bilgola Plateau Public School, 148A Plateau Road, Bilgola Plateau, NSW 2107
Parking: No parking available onsite. Ample free parking available in surrounding streets.
Public Transport: The 191 bus stops directly outside the school front entrance, or opt for the Keo Ride On-Demand Shuttle.
Pets: Unless your dog is entered into the Dog Show, this event is pet-free.
Wet Weather: The fete will proceed regardless of weather, with plenty of undercover areas to keep everyone dry and happy.
Event Webpage: https://www.bilgolapandc.com.au/fete
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