Port Kembla Fearfest

28/10/2026

🎃👻 THE HAUNTED MAZE IS COMING TO LIFE! 👻🎃

The countdown is well and truly on, and things are getting SPOOKY in Port Kembla! 💀

Our amazing team is hard at work building Smith's Halloween Horror Maze, getting everything ready for this Saturday's FEARFEST 2026!

Walls are going up, props are coming out, and we're transforming the space into something terrifyingly fun! 🔨🕷️

There's a huge amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to bring this attraction to life, and we're so grateful to everyone giving up their time to build, decorate and prepare it for our community.

And trust us… you won't want to miss what's waiting inside! 😈

👻 SMITH'S HALLOWEEN HORROR MAZE

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
📍 Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre
Corner of Allan Street & Wentworth Lane

🎃 KIDS SESSION: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
💀 ADULT HORROR SESSION: 6:00 pm until late
🪙 ENTRY: Gold coin donation

A huge thank you to the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW for supporting the Haunted Maze and helping make it possible!

🧡 We're getting the maze ready, the businesses are preparing, and Wentworth Street is about to come alive!

JUST 3 DAYS TO GO UNTIL FEARFEST 2026!

👀 Who's brave enough to enter the maze this Saturday?

Tag someone who needs to come through with you! 👇

23/10/2026

🎃💀 ONE WEEK TO GO! FEARFEST 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 💀🎃

PORT KEMBLA… ARE YOU READY?!

In just 7 DAYS, Wentworth Street will come alive with Halloween madness, spooky surprises, entertainment, markets, food and plenty of fun for the whole family!

We've been working behind the scenes for months, and we cannot wait to see our community come together for another incredible FearFest! 🧡🖤

👻 HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU NEXT SATURDAY!

⚔️ Knights of Albion battling in full armour
🎃 Smith's Halloween Horror Maze — kids by day, adults after dark!
🎶 Live performances and roaming entertainers
🛍️ Halloween markets and handmade stalls
🎨 Face painting, hair braiding and temporary tattoos
🧪 Slime making, potion making and creative workshops
🦜 Macaw parrots and photo opportunities
🧁 Cupcake decorating and delicious treats
🍭 Trick-or-treating, games and kids activities
💃 Halloween disco and family entertainment
🎨 Halloween Art Show featuring 60+ artists
🍜 Fantastic food from our local businesses
🌙 Halloween celebrations continuing into the evening!

And that's only SOME of what's happening!

📅 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM — Main Street Festival
🌙 Evening activities at selected venues
📍 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND! Some individual activities and workshops have charges.

🧡 A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors Culleton Lawyers and the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW, and all the local businesses, volunteers and entertainers helping bring FearFest to life!

NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We want to see Wentworth Street absolutely buzzing next Saturday!

🎃 Share this post!
👻 Tag your Halloween crew!
🧡 Invite your friends and family!
💀 Get those costumes ready!

And most importantly, come along and support the amazing local businesses that make Port Kembla so special.

ONE WEEK. ONE STREET. A WHOLE LOT OF HALLOWEEN FUN! 🎃

🌐 www.fearfestportkembla.com

20/10/2026

🎃👻 10 DAYS TO GO! PORT KEMBLA, ARE YOU READY?! 👻🎃

WE'RE OFFICIALLY IN THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

In just 10 days, Wentworth Street will come alive with costumes, entertainment, Halloween activities, markets, food and plenty of spooky surprises!

And the best part? FEARFEST IS FREE TO ATTEND! 🧡

Whether you're bringing the kids for a day of Halloween fun, coming to support our incredible local businesses or planning to brave the Haunted Maze after dark, there's something for everyone!

💀 HERE'S A LITTLE TASTE OF WHAT'S COMING!

⚔️ Live medieval knights battling in armour
👻 Smith's Halloween Horror Maze
🎨 Face painting, temporary tattoos and hair braiding
🧪 Slime making, potion making and creative workshops
🎶 Live music and roaming entertainment
🛍️ Halloween markets and local stalls
🦜 Macaw parrot photo opportunities
🍭 Trick-or-treating, games and activities
🍜 Delicious food and sweet treats
🎃 Halloween fun throughout the street
🌙 Evening entertainment for those who want to keep celebrating!

And SO MUCH MORE!

📅 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM — Main Street Festival
🌙 Evening activities at selected venues
📍 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND! Some individual activities and workshops have charges.

A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Culleton Lawyers and the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW, for helping make this community event possible!

🧡 NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!

FearFest is a community-run, not-for-profit event, and every share helps us reach more families and support more local businesses.

👻 Tag your Halloween crew!
🎃 Share this post with your friends!

🧡 Hit GOING on our Facebook event!

LET'S FILL WENTWORTH STREET WITH HALLOWEEN SPIRIT!

🌐 www.fearfestportkembla.com

19/10/2026

Got sent this snippet of footage from last years maze… 20 plus rooms of Halloween horror fun!!
This years indoor venue is going to be even more diabolically fun!
contrary to belief, it’s not just a couple of pumpkins tied to a tree… it’s ok if people are too frightened to come by, just don’t try and ruin others fun cos your a scaredy cat!
Thanks to the thousands of people who come every year and have a blast with us!!

You are amazing xx the countdown is one

18/10/2026

🎃💀 13 DAYS TO GO !!! PORT KEMBLA, ARE YOU READY?! 💀🎃

The countdown is getting VERY real now! 👻

In less than TWO WEEKS, Wentworth Street will be transformed into a Halloween celebration filled with costumes, entertainment, markets, spooky activities and plenty of surprises!

🧡 HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COSTUME READY?

Are you coming as something scary? Something funny? Or are you one of those people who leaves their costume until the night before? 😂

Whatever your Halloween style, we want to see you dressed up and enjoying FearFest!

Here's a little reminder of what's coming:

⚔️ Knights battling in full armour
👻 Smith's Halloween Horror Maze
🎨 Face painting, hair braiding and temporary tattoos
🧪 Slime making, potion making and workshops
🎶 Live music and roaming entertainers
🛍️ Halloween markets and local stalls
🦜 Macaw parrots and photo opportunities
🍭 Trick-or-treating and family activities
🍜 Delicious food and sweet treats
🌙 Halloween celebrations continuing into the evening!

And SO much more!

📅 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM — Main Street Festival
🌙 Evening activities at selected venues
📍 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND! Individual activities and workshops may have charges.

🧡 A huge thank you to our sponsors Culleton Lawyers and the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW for helping bring FearFest to life!

🎃 NOW WE HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU…

👇 WHAT ARE YOU DRESSING UP AS FOR FEARFEST?

Tell us in the comments, tag your Halloween crew and share this post to help us spread the word!

🌐 www.fearfestportkembla.com

16/10/2026

🎃👻 YOUR FEARFEST 2026 PROGRAM IS HERE! 👻🎃

GRAB YOURS ON THE DAY FROM Culleton Lawyers .

Wondering what's happening at Port Kembla FearFest this year? We've got you covered!

We've put together a handy, Ink friendly, Eco friendly FearFest 2026 Program so you can plan your day and make sure you don't miss any of the spooky fun! 🕸️

📲 **DOWNLOAD it to your phone!**

🖨️ **PRINT it out** and bring it along!

📸 **SCREENSHOT or SAVE it** so you've got everything at your fingertips!

Our program includes:

🎨 Face painting, hair braiding, temporary tattoos and more!

🧪 Craft activities, slime, cupcake decorating and kids' entertainment!

⚔️ Live performances, knights in armour and spooky surprises!

🛍️ Halloween markets, street stalls and local businesses!

🍔 Food, treats and plenty of delicious goodies!

🏚️ **Smith's Halloween Horror Maze** – Kids from 1pm and adults from 6pm!

🧟 Nighttime entertainment, zombies and Halloween celebrations!

📍 **Wentworth Street, Port Kembla**

📅 **Saturday 31 October 2026**

🎟️ **FREE STREET FESTIVAL!**

With so much happening across Port Kembla, we don't want you to miss a thing!

👇 **Download, save or print your program below, tag your FearFest crew and start planning your Halloween adventure!**

🖤 Support local, dress spooky and we'll see you at FearFest!

10/10/2026

🎃🎨 60+ ARTISTS, ONE MASSIVE HALLOWEEN ART SHOW! 🎨🎃

Something a little different is coming to Port Kembla this FearFest, and we are SO excited to have it as part of the celebrations! 👻🖤
and are joining forces to present their very first Tattoo Halloween Art Show, featuring original artwork from more than 60 talented artists! 🔥

🖤 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

🎨 60+ artists showcasing their work
🖼️ Original artwork and prints available to purchase
👕 Vintage clothing pop-up shop
💀 Rare vintage and designer pieces
🎃 Halloween-inspired creativity and artistic talent
🛍️ A fantastic opportunity to support independent artists and local businesses!

The exhibition will be on display from mid-October, leading up to a special Halloween finale on Saturday 31 October, in conjunction with Port Kembla FearFest 2026! 🎃

And the best part?ALL ARTWORK IS FOR SALE! 🖤

Whether you're an art lover, tattoo enthusiast, vintage collector or just looking for something different to experience this Halloween, make sure you check it out!

FearFest isn't just about costumes, lollies and spooky attractions. It's also about celebrating the incredible artists, creatives and independent businesses that make Port Kembla such a unique place.

A huge thank you to Lost Dog Tattoo and Alchemy Interiors and all of the amazing artists for getting involved and bringing something so creative to this year's FearFest! 🧡

👻 COME FOR THE HALLOWEEN FUN, STAY FOR THE ART!

Keep an eye out for sneak peeks of the artwork in the lead-up to the exhibition!

09/10/2026

🎃👻 3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL FEARFEST 2026! 👻🎃
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, PORT KEMBLA! 🧡🖤

In just 21 DAYS, Wentworth Street will transform into a Halloween wonderland packed with entertainment, activities, shopping, food and spooky surprises!

And this year, we've got SO MUCH happening! 💀

⚔️ Knights of Albion LIVE armoured combat demonstrations
🎶 Live performances by Music Star Shellharbour, Black Cat Theatre and Steampunk Vagabonds
👻 Smith's Halloween Horror Maze — kids by day, adults after dark!
🎨 Face painting, hair braiding and temporary tattoos
🧪 Slime making, potion making and creative workshops
🧁 Cupcake decorating and Halloween treats
🦜 Macaw parrot photo opportunities
🥁 Drumming and percussion activities
🛍️ Halloween markets and boutique street stalls
🍭 Trick-or-treating, games and family activities
💃 Kids Halloween disco
🍔 Delicious food and drinks throughout the street
🎸 Halloween entertainment continuing into the evening!
And that's just SOME of what's happening!

🗓️ SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ 10AM–2PM — Main Street Festival
🌙 AFTER DARK — Halloween celebrations continue!
📍 WENTWORTH STREET, PORT KEMBLA
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND! Some individual activities and workshops have charges.

🧡 Proudly supported by our amazing sponsors Culleton Lawyers and the Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW.
FearFest is more than just Halloween. It's about bringing our community together, supporting our local businesses and showing everyone what makes Port Kembla so special!

🎃 NOW WE WANT TO KNOW…
👇 WHO'S COMING TO FEARFEST 2026?
👻 Have you organised your costume yet?
🎃 Are you bringing the kids?
💀 Or are you coming for the scares after dark?

TAG YOUR FEARFEST CREW BELOW! 👇
And don't forget to hit INTERESTED or GOING on our event so you don't miss any announcements!

🌐https://fearfestportkembla.com/

09/10/2026

🎃🖤 FEARFEST IS MAKING HEADLINES! 🖤🎃

A huge thank you to the Illawarra Mercury for featuring Port Kembla FearFest 2026 and helping us spread the word about what's shaping up to be a fantastic Halloween celebration! 👻📰

FearFest is all about bringing our community together, supporting local businesses, celebrating creativity and bringing thousands of people into the heart of Port Kembla! 🧡

We couldn't make this event happen without the incredible generosity and support of our sponsors and community partners.

💜 Culleton Lawyers – Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting local community events and helping us bring FearFest to life.

🧡 Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW – Thank you for your generosity and support in providing the venue for our much-loved Haunted House! Your contribution is helping us make this year's event bigger and better than ever.

As a free, not-for-profit community event, FearFest relies on the support of local businesses, volunteers and organisations who believe in bringing our community together.

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
📍 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
⏰ 10am–2pm, with more spooky fun throughout the day and evening!

📰 Check out our feature in the Illawarra Mercury below!

Thank you to everyone helping put Port Kembla on the map! 🖤

🌐 www.fearfestportkembla.com

Horror maze and Halloween markets: as spooky season begins, the Illawarra is getting scary.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dsZrdE

06/10/2026

🎃🛍️ MEET THE STREET STALLS OF FEARFEST 2026! 🛍️🎃

One of the best parts of FearFest is wandering down Wentworth Street and discovering all the amazing small businesses and makers joining us for the day! 👻🖤

This year we’ve got a fantastic collection of street stalls bringing cupcakes, sweet treats, handmade creations, spooky gifts and plenty of things you’ll want to take home.

🧁 Violet Cupcakes
Beautiful handcrafted cupcakes and sweet treats — because Halloween definitely needs cake!
🛁 Bath n Bubbles
A FearFest favourite returning with gorgeous bath bombs, soaps and Halloween goodies.
🧶 Kallie’s Crochet Creations
Handmade crochet creations, including some very cute and spooky little characters. 👻
💎 Milly’s Girl
Resin jewellery, accessories, gifts and unique handmade finds.
🍪 Sweetz Lab Dessert Co.
Come hungry! Think slices, loaded cookies, cookie cups, brownies and decadent desserts. 🤤
🧪 The Potion Apothecary
Step into the magical side of FearFest with their incredible handcrafted glass-bottle potions — perfect for witches, wizards and lovers of all things mystical. 🔮✨
🕯️ Turn It Up Kreations
Fill your home with something deliciously spooky with their range of handmade wax melts.
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla
🎁 And with Christmas not far behind Halloween, FearFest is also the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early and buy something unique from a small business.

Come for the costumes and Halloween fun… but make sure you leave some time to SHOP THE STREET! 🛍️🎃

Every purchase from one of our stallholders supports a small business, maker or creator, and we’re so excited to have them joining us for FearFest 2026. 🖤🧡
SHOP SMALL • SUPPORT LOCAL • GET SPOOKY