🎡 Spinifex Spree is back!
Port Hedland’s biggest free community celebration returns this July with two huge days of rides, food, entertainment and family fun at Town Oval.
The Principal Partner for Spinifex Spree is BHP.
What you can expect this year!
Fireworks!
Fireworks display will be held at 8pm on Saturday night.
Amusement Rides and Sideshow Alley
Experience all your favourite amusement rides, alongside sideshow alley games and show bags at this year’s event.
Food Vendors - Eat Street
Whilst we feature a small selection of much-loved local vendors at the event, a wide array of visiting vendors features at the event.
Market Stalls - Marketplace
Stalls for the event include retail/business, community/sport/NFP, industry and government. As applications progress, we can give you specific stalls to highlight.
Entertainment
Entertainment for the event will include live music, roving performers, family friendly activities, and more!
Quiet Hour
New in 2026, Quiet Hour will be held from 11:00am – 12 noon on Saturday. 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
The Bubble Canteen
1 show Friday, 3 shows Saturday (45-minute duration)
Welcome to The Bubble Canteen, a magical installation where the air sparkles with 12,000 bubbles each minute; a world of wonder and delight, capturing and connecting directly to the hearts of your audience.
Crafted by the imaginative hands of Beryl, Annie, and Helga—three charming golden spinster sisters from Dublin—The Bubble Canteen is more than just an attraction; it's a vibrant celebration of creativity and joy.
These spirited sisters infuse every bubble with whimsy and warmth, inviting all who visit to connect with the installation and each other.
Designed with inclusivity at its core, The Bubble Canteen offers an entirely visual experience free from language barriers. Here, every shimmering bubble tells a story, and every visitor can share in the magic regardless of age or background.
It's a place where the simple joy of a floating bubble can evoke profound feelings of happiness, wonder, and awe.
The Golden Oldies (Annie, Freda and Beryl)
A warm, family-friendly daytime version full of nostalgia, play, and charm.
The Boys In Blue
A vibrant, after dark version with a Pet Shop Boys – style aesthetic, perfect for evening audiences.
Play Date
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.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Enquiries relating to stall/food vendors please contact Lizzie Richardson,
All other queries to events@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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