Entertainment and Activities
The Bubble Canteen by the Mark Family
See live at the Spinifex Spree!
1 show Friday, 3 shows Saturday (45-minute duration)
Featuring 20,000 bubbles per minute, this joy-filled spectacle transforms The Spinifex Spree into a giant bubble party, where people of all ages are invited to dance in the street, play, connect, and celebrate together beneath a sky filled with shimmering bubbles.
Crafted by The Mask Family, this interactive experience encourages audiences to reconnect with nostalgia, imagination, and each other. It's not just about bubbles—it's about creating a welcoming space where everyone can let loose, share a laugh, and be part of something magical together.
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"Out of this world! Thank you for making our community rediscover their inner child!"
— The Mackay Festival of Arts, QLD
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"A full-blown bubble rock spectacular! Absolutely unmissable for festivals, events, and public space activations nationwide!"
— The City of Stonnington, VIC
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“Phenomenal — our audiences were in awe!”
— The Red Earth Arts Festival, WA
Bubble Canteen Facebook
Bubble Canteen website
The Golden Oldies (Annie, Freda and Beryl)
See live at the Spinifex Spree!
A warm, family-friendly daytime version full of nostalgia, play, and charm.
The Boys in Blue
See live at the Spinifex Spree!
A vibrant, after dark version with a Pet Shop Boys – style aesthetic, perfect for evening audiences.
Play Date
See live at the Spinifex Spree!
1 show Friday, 2 shows Saturday (20-minute duration)
Pop duo and best friends Turtle and Sugar Rush bring you the ultimate dance and play party; where you and your little ones can boogie on down together.
Play Date Facebook
Play Date website
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Plus, there is more coming!
Local Performers
Rounding out the carnival experience are a range of local MC, music, and dance performers – come on down and support our Pilbara talent!
Amuse Boche
Gather your friends for a fun filled time with a Bucking Bull, Obstacle Course, and Dodgeball games! Open Friday and Saturday. Features Dodgey Bros and Monsterball.
See Amuse Boche on Facebook or visit their website.
Acrobatch
Acrobatch love sharing circus with you! Catch them roving the carnival grounds showcasing their acrobatic & juggling skills on Friday and Saturday. Check out Acrobatch here or watch their video below.
Creature Corner
Bring the little ones to Creature Corner for an up-close experience with reptiles, birds, and a range of farm animals - from fluffy bunnies and gentle lambs to curious goats and charismatic turkeys!
Features Critters Up Close, WA Birds of Prey Centre and Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms.
Open until 7:45pm Friday and Saturday. Check them out on Facebook or visit their website.
Eat Street
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Menu Highlights
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American Lemonade
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Original American lemonade
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Handcrafted fusion bao buns with various fillings
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Wood fired pizza
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Boost Juices and Smoothies
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Carnival Food Van
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Carnival Food Flavours
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Ice-cream, coffee
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16-inch Spanish doughnut sticks
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Burgers, Hot Dogs
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Smash Burgers, Loaded Fries
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Fairy Floss
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Pinjarra Pies, Sausage Rolls
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FRYD Ice-cream, Donut Fries
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Traditional French savoury & sweet crepes
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Lola’s Handmade Biggest 250g Spring Rolls
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Self-serve snow cones
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Gozleme
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Butter chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Samosa, Breakfast items
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Freshly cooked on demand donuts and donut bites
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Loaded Fries, Burritos, Tacos, Nachos
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Tornado Potato
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Soft serve ice-cream
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American Style 18" Pizza, Garlic Bread, Arancini
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Coffee, Smoothies, Muffins and Cookies
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Raw juice from organically grown fruits and vegetables. Our juice is cold-pressed, glass-bottled, nectar of the gods.
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Hot Baked Potatoes
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Burgers, Chips, Loaded Fries, Satay
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FAQS
APPLICATIONS
Stallholder applications are now closed – If you have any enquiries, please send an email to events@porthedland.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9158 9300
ACCESSIBILITY
This event is accessible for attendees in wheelchairs or those using prams. The venue has accessible toilets with baby changing tables, parking facilities and an accessible viewing area at the Main Stage and The Bubble Canteen.
Assisted listening devices are available for most of the entertainment occurring on the Main Stage and The Bubble Canteen performances on Saturday morning and afternoon. Devices can be requested from the Information Desk.
A Quiet Zone will be available throughout the event, which is free for community members to utilise, this will include sensory activities and headphones.
New in 2026, Quiet Hour will be held from 11:00am – 12 noon on Saturday, 26 July. An initiative designed to reduce sensory stress for attendees, creating a more welcoming carnival experience for community members. Developed in consultation with Hedland Access and Inclusion Action Group, Quiet Hour will include:
· No flashing lights and reduced lighting
· Reduced or no onsite music
· Stopping all PA announcements (excluding emergencies)
· Introduction of rest spots throughout the site
Please refer to the Event Map for locations of the above.
If you have any specific questions about accessibility, please call the Town of Port Hedland Events Team on (08) 9158 9300 or email events@porthedland.wa.gov.au
ATM FACILITIES
Vendors are encouraged to provide cash and card payment methods. There are no ATM/cash out facilities available at the event. In the case attendees require cash, the closest ATM is located at the Port Hedland Boulevard Shopping Centre on the corner of McGregor and Wilson Street.
PETS
Please keep your pets at home, unfortunately pets will not be allowed to enter the event, except for service animals.
PARKING
Due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool where possible and utilise ride share services. Pick-up/drop-off zone is in the Main Parking Zone.
MAIN PARKING
The Main Parking Zone for the event is located within the Town Oval, with access off McGregor Street near the Port Hedland Skate Park. Please follow onsite signage and instructions from traffic staff to navigate to main parking.
OVERFLOW PARKING
Limited overflow parking is available at Milpaku Kuma – Port Hedland Community Centre. Please use the dedicated pedestrian walkway when entering Town Oval from the overflow parking.
NO ACCESS FROM PORT HEDLAND BOULEVARD
Please note, there is no event parking or pedestrian access available near Port Hedland Boulevard.
Please refer to Event Transportation Map for more information on the above.
TOILETS
Toilets, including accessible are located opposite the Main Stage and in Sideshow Alley. Please refer to the Event Map for locations.
FOOD & DRINKS
The event will include an array of local and visiting food and beverage vendors which will be trading throughout the event (unless sold out).
You can bring your own food however, no glass bottles or containers please. Please note this is a non-BYO event however there will be a Licensed Bar operating onsite near the Stage.
Free drinking water is available for event attendees via a water station. The water station features bubblers, as well as bottle refill taps, so don’t forget to BYO reuseable water bottles. Please refer to the Event Map for location of the water station.
NO SMOKING EVENT
Event attendees are reminded that Spinifex Spree Carnival is a smoke free event, except for in the Smoking Area. Please refer to the Event Map for the location.
SEATING
A limited number of tables and chairs will be available at the event. Attendees planning on staying at the event for a long duration of time are encouraged to bring their own camp chairs/picnic rugs.
SHADE
Shade will be provided in Eat Street and at the Fireworks Viewing Area. If you are attending the event during daylight hours, remember to slip on a long-sleeved shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, slide on sunglasses and ensure you drink plenty of water.
FIREWORKS
The fireworks display will commence at 8:00pm on Saturday, 25 July. Pet owners are advised to keep their pets indoors during this time if possible.
The unexpected noise and bright lights that fireworks produce can cause animal distress. We advise all community members to keep an eye on your pets during the display. Here are some helpful tips for managing your pets:
· Ensure your pets have exercised and been fed before the display
· Keep your pets indoors if possible
· Distract your pets with games/ food
· Ensure your pets are microchipped in case they run off
KEEP PORT HEDLAND BEAUTIFUL
Let’s ‘Do the right thing’ at the Town Oval and surrounds. Please dispose of your litter in the appropriate bins or Containers for Change receptables provided onsite. Funds from containers will be donated to Care for Hedland.
VENUE IMPACTS - DUMP POINT FACILITIES
The Dump Point at Jim Caffey Hall, located off McGregor Street in Port Hedland, will be temporarily closed from Thursday, 23 July reopening Tuesday 28 July 2026. An alternative dump point is available at the Spoilbank Marina, located on Sutherland Street in Port Hedland.
INFORMATION AND SAFETY
If you have any questions, have lost something or someone, or need medical attention, please approach one of our friendly Event Staff or visit the Information Desk. Please refer to the Event Map for the Information Desk location.
In the event of an emergency follow the directions of Event Staff.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
For media enquiries, please get in contact with us via media@porthedland.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9158 9300. You can also catch all the latest Spinifex Spree news by following us on Facebook
OTHER ENQUIRIES
If you have any other questions, please call the Town of Port Hedland Events Team on (08) 9158 9300 or email events@porthedland.wa.gov.au