Burrinja Art Fair 2026

art | gifts | food | music

It's back for another successful year! Over 70 featured artists. Indoors and outdoors throughout the studios and stunning gardens.

This is a strictly artisan-only fair, no imported or mass-produced items – each stall will be unique making the Burrinja Art fair a perfect place to find gifts for others or to spoil yourself.

About the Art Fair

This special event is set to be unmissable - ideal for families, friends, and anyone who loves art and creativity.

Set within Burrinja and spilling into our beautiful gardens, this event will be a festive marketplace alive with music, food, workshops, and interactive art activities, where you can browse unique, handmade gifts while supporting local creativity.

Event Highlights will include:

• Featured artists (stallholders) - indoors and oudoors throughout the stunning gardens and foyer
• Live music
• Food and drinks from local vendors
• Artist-led workshops and demonstrations
• Activities for kids

Art Fair Highlights

Unique Gift Ideas
Discover unique gift ideas for everyone on your list, from ceramics, sculptures and original prints to textiles, handmade clothing and one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you’re searching for something special for a loved one or a little treat for yourself, the Burrinja Art Fair is the perfect place to find thoughtful, locally made gifts while supporting talented artisans and the creative community.

Burrinja Studio Artists
All of your favourite Burrinja Studio artists will be onsite plus a veritable buffet of incredible painters, printmakers, illustrators and crafters. 

Fun for the Kids
Keep little hands busy and imaginations buzzing with creative activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy colourful face painting and henna art by Magic Makeup World, paint your own ceramic Christmas ornament with Stoneware by Maddy, or get creative with DIY plaster painting kits from Wondercast Co. 

Live Music from 11am
Wood Duck blend Irish flute, guitar, piano and bodhrán, combining spirited reels, wistful airs and original compositions in a fresh celebration of traditional folk music and dance.

Bee
Selected as one of six performers for Burrinja’s Homegrown, Bee is a singer-songwriter whose heartfelt songs explore growing up, relationships and teenage life through personal stories and metaphors.

Food and Beverages
Coole's Café - From light bites to hearty meals, our menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, nourishing café favourites, seasonal specials and comforting homemade meals, alongside quality coffee and a tempting selection of sweet treats.

Burrinja Bar for the grown-ups with wine, and beer from local Fat Goat Brewery.

The Travelling Chapel
This radical rest nest is a sensory friendly soft sanctuary, offering gentle art making activities to both children and adults alike throughout the day. 

*This non-religious soft space welcomes everyone*

Workshops and Demonstrations
Discover the beautiful art of indigo dyeing with Jude Craig from Naturally Dyed, and create your own unique Christmas cards using screen-printing techniques with Gumboot Graphics. Whether you're curious about natural dyes or keen to make personalised festive cards, these creative activities are a wonderful way to explore new skills and celebrate handmade creativity.

Festive Tribe Playspace
A playspace for kids and families to get moving and play together.

Burrinja's Summer Salon Exhibition

Running alongside the Burrinja Art Fair, Summer Salon returns to the Lyre Gallery following the success of last year’s exhibition. Showcasing works by Burrinja’s own studio artists and members of the Burrinja Artist Network this group exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to discover and support local artists. Every artwork is available for purchase, with nothing priced over $500 – making it an accessible way to start or grow your collection or find a unique gift for someone special.