Pocket City Farms is turning 10, and the team is inviting the whole community to celebrate at its annual Winter Solstice Festival on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Part birthday party, part solstice celebration, and entirely farm-filled, the event marks a decade of growing food, connection and community in the heart of the Inner West. Pocket City Farms says the milestone would not have been possible without the ongoing support of locals, volunteers, visitors, families and friends who have helped keep the farm thriving over the past 10 years.
The festival will run from 12pm to 6pm, with the afternoon beginning with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at 12.30pm. From there, visitors can enjoy a full program of activities for adults and children, including farm tours, hands-on workshops, market stalls, live music, face painting and plenty of time to explore the farm.
A special highlight for younger visitors — and anyone in the Pocket City Farms chicken fan club — will be the Chicken Meet and Greets, where guests can spend time with the farm’s much-loved chooks and chat with the volunteers who care for them.
As the sun goes down, children and keen adults can make their own lanterns before joining the much-loved lantern parade around the farm at 5.30pm. The parade has become a Winter Solstice favourite, bringing a little magic to the shortest days of the year.
The onsite restaurant, Camperdown Commons, will be open throughout the evening for those who would like to enjoy a sit-down meal, soak up the atmosphere and spend time around the bonfire with old and new friends.
Pocket City Farms has also been busy preparing fresh produce for the event. The team has recently harvested ginger and turmeric, with another big harvest planned ahead of the festival, including leafy greens, sunchokes, flowers, carrots, herbs and more. Visitors will also be able to shop farm-grown olives and a colourful selection of glass gem corn at the market stall.
Yukako from Wafu Kitchen will be running a stall on the day, offering tasters of dishes made with Pocket City Farms produce and sharing the health benefits of some of the crops grown on the farm. Claire from Pocket City Farms will also lead a zero-waste cooking workshop, showing visitors how to make the most of seasonal produce and reduce food waste at home.
The celebration comes during a busy period for the farm’s education programs, with corporate teams, school excursions and community groups visiting throughout the season. Recent rainfall has helped top up the farm’s water tanks and deeply water the crop beds, though it has also meant a few muddy, gumboot-filled days for the farm’s “rain or shine” education sessions.
Pocket City Farms continues to welcome enquiries for school excursions, vacation care, OOSH programs, team retreats and volunteering days for groups of all sizes.
The Winter Solstice Festival is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, and everyone is welcome — friends, families, neighbours, colleagues and the broader community.
Pocket City Farms is also currently running a matched giving campaign until 30 June 2026. Every dollar donated will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $12,000, helping support community programs, keep fresh produce flowing to those who need it, and ensure the farm continues to thrive for the next decade. Pocket City Farms is a registered charity with DGR status, and all donations are tax deductible.
Tickets for the Winter Solstice Festival are available now via Pocket City Farms.
Event Details
What: Pocket City Farms Winter Solstice Festival and 10th Birthday Celebration
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 12pm–6pm
Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony: 12.30pm
Lantern parade: 5.30pm
Location: Pocket City Farms, Camperdown Commons, 31A Mallett Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
Accessibility: Family-friendly and wheelchair accessible
Tickets: Available via Pocket City Farms / Humanitix
Event time and location match the current public listings for the 2026 festival
