Prospect Spring Fair
The biggest, funnest, most paw-some community day is back for 2026 - with a spooky twist!
Saturday 31 October 2026 from 10am to 3pm at Broadview Oval / Yarnta Tutu yarta
All the favourites will be returning including the inaugural Pie Eating Contest, the much-loved Dachshund Mini Dash, amusement rides, flyball (dog racing), live music, a petting zoo, face painting, market and food stalls, art workshops and much more!
Here's some of what you can look forward to:
- Amusements Rides including Sizzler, Whacky Shack, High Flyer, Teacups & Sideshow Games
- Live music performances by Band Together Youth Music second and third place winners Soundwave and Outlie, acoustic duo Jemma and Eric, 3 Blonde Mice, Boombox Bootscoot and Brazil Nuts Orchestra
- Community performances by Claire Sander School of Dance, Zumba with Cindy, Kildare College and St Gabriels Primary School Enfield
- The inaugural Prospect Pie Eating Contest! That’s right, we are teaming up with famous Prospect local institution Muratti’s Cakes & Gateaux to bring you a hilarious and delicious first at Spring Fair.
- The Dachshund Dash – join with your Daschie (registrations below) or watch the race that stops North Adelaide! We look forward to introducing you to our Ambassadogs Coco and Honey soon!
- Flyball (dog racing) by Para District Obedience Dog Club and Dover Gardens Kennel & Obedience Dog Club
- Community stalls including Prospect Local Environment Group (PLEG), Prospect and Blair Athol Lions Club, Prospect Girl Guides, Prospect Local History Group and more!
- Artisan and market stalls including hand-made and artisan wares, jewellery, doggy products, giftware, woodworks, candles, crafts and more!
- Youth Market stalls - supporting our young entrepreneurs under 25 by offering a platform to sell their home-made items, build their budding business experience and engage with the community.
- Delicious food, drink and dessert vendors
- Our Come & Try Area including local sports groups Broadview Football Club, North Adelaide Croquet Club and Broadview Tennis Club
- Petting farm by Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms
- Roaming reptiles and native animals by Animals Anonymous
- Circus playground by Dragon Mill featuring poi, hula hoop, juggling (balls and clubs), flower sticks and more!
- Facepainting by Mad Hatters Parties
- Henna body art by Westside Henna
- Caricatures by ArtbyBoky
- Giant yard games including epic giant Jenga, corn hole toss, quoits and Connect 4
- Mini putt-putt course
- Airbrush and glitter tattoos by Amayzin Airbrush Tattoos
- Cardboard Creations with Calamity Tash– contribute to building the Haunted Castle!
- And more to be announced!
To keep up to date with all the latest information, make sure to click Attending on our below Facebook event.
Frequently asked questions
No, the event does not require a ticket to attend and entry is free. However, there is a capacity of 3,000 persons at any one time at Broadview Oval.
Broadview Oval is an open-air public grassed space with concrete paths surrounding the oval. All event activities and stalls will be situated on the grassed oval.
There are 3 entrances to the event:
Click the links above to open a pin on Google Maps.
We will be publishing a map of the event site in the days leading up to the event, so remember to RSVP to the Facebook event to recieve notifications.
Best access for wheelchair and pram guests is via the McInnes Avenue entry point.
There will be 8 x accessible parking spaces available in the north car park via the Poltawa Terrace entry point (between the Broadview Football Club and the tennis courts on McInnes Ave).
There are 2 x accessible parking spaces available in the south car park via the Poltawa Terrace entry point (between Broadview Football Club and the Prospect Broadview Bowling Club).
Please present your SA Disability Parking permit to the friendly volunteers at the car park entry points and they will direct you.
Existing toilet blocks on Myponga Terrace (South) and Poltawa Terrace (North) have ambulant toilets.
An additional portable accessible toilet will be available at the event.
*Please note aerial image is not updated, locations are indicative only
There will be signed 2-minute Passenger Loading Zones on all 4 surrounding streets including Poltawa Terrace, Myponga Terrace, Collingrove Ave and McInnes Ave.
Upon entering the event site you agree to and understand the following:
- All persons enter the event site at their own risk
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Security will conduct bag searches at entry points and randomly within the event site to ensure compliance with the event’s liquor licence
- This event is licenced. BYO Alcohol is NOT permitted
- All dogs must be on leash and are the responsibility of the owner at all times
- Please pick up after your dog
- This is a smoke-free and vape-free event
- By attending this event, you give your permission to be photographed or filmed, which may be shared on City of Prospect’s social media channels, or used for printed publications and other promotional material
- Event activities and timings are subject to change and may change without notice
We are checking the forecasts regularly. If heavy rain or winds are predicted the event may be cancelled. A decision will be made in the days leading up to the event or on the day depending on conditions.
In the event of a cancellation, an announcement will be made on City of Prospect’s Facebook page and the Spring Fair Facebook Event page.
There are no road closures at the event. There will be parking controls and speed restrictions with a high volume of traffic anticipated in the area. Details below.
Temporary Traffic and Parking Changes
From 2pm on Friday 30 October to 4pm on Saturday 31 October 2026
As part of Council’s traffic and parking management during the upcoming event, please be advised of temporary changes in the vicinity of the event venue:
Temporary ‘No Parking’ Zones
Some parking spaces surrounding the oval on McInnes Avenue, Poltawa Terrace, Collingrove Avenue and Myponga Terrace will be temporarily reserved as 'No Parking - Passenger Loading Zones' for vehicle pick-up and drop-off.
Temporary ‘No Stopping’ Zones
The following streets will have temporary ‘NO STOPPING’ zones in place:
- McInnes St (northern side, between Hampstead Rd and Galway Ave)
- Collingrove Ave (southern side, between Myponga Tce and Poltawa Tce)
- Brooke Street (Eastern side, between Collingrove Ave and Verco St)
- Staffa St (northern side, between Bridges St and Galway Ave)
- Iona St (northern side, between Bridges St and Galway Ave)
- Beryl St (southern side, between Jellicoe St and Brooke St)
- Minney St (western side, between Beryl St and Verco St)
- Verco St (southern side, between Jellicoe St and Brooke St)
- Bridges St intersections (between McInnes Ave and Collingrove Ave)
Temporary Speed Limit Reduction
A temporary speed limit of 25km/h will apply to surrounding local streets from 5:30am on Saturday 31 October 2026.
These temporary measures are designed to:
- Maximise on-street parking where indented bays are available
- Improve pedestrian safety and accessibility near the event venue
- Assist safe and efficient traffic flow and maintain access for emergency vehicles
Relive the excitement from 2024
Contact Us
For more information on the Prospect Spring Fair, please contact our Events and Music Officer on 8269 5355 or at admin@prospect.sa.gov.au.