The beloved Plumer Road Village Fair is back with a new look and feel. After a few years hiatus, ‘It Takes a Village’ will return to Plumer Road Shopping Village on Sunday 22 November.
Running from 10:00am-5:00pm, Plumer Road in Rose Bay will close to traffic for this free, family-friendly street party bringing together food, music and community activities for a day out on one of the Eastern Suburbs’ favourite local strips.
On the day, visitors can expect the following experiences from Plumer Road Shopping Village’s much-loved retailers:
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African Vibe: a traditional South African braai (BBQ) with boerewors (sausage) and relish on rolls, plus tastings of signature lean and fatty biltong, chilli chutney biltong, snapsticks and droëwors (dried sausage).
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The Char: a grab and go sampler menu showcasing some of The Char’s signature dishes.
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Bitton Cafe: a Pepe Saya butter demonstration, an outdoor coffee and crêpe activation. Plus, collaborations with Grinders Coffee and Corkscrew Cellars.
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Sam’s Since 1999: a selection of Mediterranean food tasters, including sweets and pastries and takeaway favourites.
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Washoku: live whole tuna sashimi filleting demonstration using fresh tuna from Claudio’s Seafoods at Sydney Fish Market, with tastings and a special takeaway offering. Plus sake tastings and a children’s sushi-making workshop.
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Corkscrew Cellars: sip your way through the day with wine tastings hosted by winery representatives, from crisp champagne to rich, fuller-bodied reds.
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Le Bretagne: a showcase of this year’s Christmas specials ahead of the festive season. Plus, a selection of the bakery’s much-loved pastries and cakes.
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Maloney’s: partnering with Moofish for barramundi and seafood tastings.
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Fei Jai: master chef-led dumpling-making demonstrations. Freshly-made dumplings and Chinese Margarita Slushies.
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Anthony Talbot Hair: half-price hair styling all day, plus Revlon product giveaways. Catch a live on-stage blow-dry with Woollahra Mayor Sarah Dixon.
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Enliven Pharmacy: a wellness and beauty hub, with Chief Nutrition sampling and tasters, plus live make-up demos and tips from brand experts.
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Peaches Pilates: a live 10-minute stretch flow demonstration, with instructors on hand to chat all things Pilates. Browse the Peaches Pilates merch rack and grab a complimentary natural energy drink from Bloom.
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Speech & Language Pathologist: the speech pathologist will be on hand to answer questions from locals. Will also play host to Goldie Paris Jewellery, and other local artists.
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Laundromat: an odd sock guessing competition and bubble machine.
Alongside activities from Plumer Road Shopping Village’s retailers, there will also be live acoustic music and performances from local schools.
Families will also be well catered for at the ‘Little Villagers’ corner of the fair. Kids of all ages will be able to participate in face painting, games and workshops throughout the day.
The day will also raise funds for Lifeline, with a village-wide raffle bringing together prizes donated by participating businesses.
The owners of Plumer Road Shopping Village said “Plumer Road has always been about the people who shop, eat and catch up here every week. This fair is a celebration of that. Our retailers have put so much heart into the day, and we can’t wait to see families out on the street, trying something new and enjoying everything the village has to offer.”
David Bitton, Bitton Café shared “It Takes a Village is more than just a festival. It’s about bringing people together, celebrating our local businesses and reminding everyone how important a strong, connected community really is. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our neighbourhoods, and this festival is our opportunity to thank the community for its support, showcase what makes Plumer Road Village so special, and celebrate together.”
It Takes a Village is proudly supported by Ray White Double Bay, a long-time part of the Rose Bay community. Elliott Placks, Principal & Managing Director and Graham Berman, Director, Ray White Double Bay said “Plumer Road is where Rose Bay comes together. We’re looking forward to spending the day with the families who make this village what it is.”
