Twilight Food Fair and Coal Loader Artisans Market set for Summer return

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10 November 2026

North Sydney Council has announced the return of two major seasonal events: the Twilight Food Fair at Ted Mack Civic Park and the Coal Loader Christmas Artisans Market in Waverton.

The Twilight Food Fair will run across nine Friday evenings during the summer period, scheduled for 4, 11 and 18 December 2026, 8, 15 and 22 January 2027, and 12, 19 and 26 February 2027. Originally established in 1990 as the Noodle Market, the free-entry event features rotating food stalls, live musical performances, face painting, roving entertainment and creative workshops. 

In February 2027, the fair will also incorporate the Big Beetle Summer public art project led by artist Amy Claire Mills. The initiative showcases sculptures produced from 100 kilograms of recycled plastic to encourage public participation in the annual Christmas Beetle Count organised by Invertebrates Australia.

Additionally, the Coal Loader Christmas Artisans Market will take place on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 10am to 4pm at The Centre for Sustainability, Waverton. The market will feature 100 artisan stalls focused on handmade and sustainably produced goods. Attendees can access the event using a free shuttle bus operating from Waverton Station.