The AFL’s Footy Festival

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Footy Festival is back this September and bigger than ever before, taking over Yarra Park from Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30.

The perfect school holiday adventure, Footy Festival is FREE and features entertainment for all ages including player appearances, giveaways, music and some of Melbourne’s best food trucks and bars.

Wednesday 9:30am – 5pm
Thursday 9:30am – 5pm
Friday 9:30am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 7pm

Getting To Yarra Park

Footy Festival is located in Yarra Park in East Melbourne, outside Gate 3 of the MCG.

Footy Festival Activities

Toyota Feeling It Stage
Celebrate the ultimate Grand Final Feeling with Toyota by raising the Premiership Cup with your AFL Heroes to win daily tickets to the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final!

Carlton Quarter
This September, the AFL has teamed up with Carlton Draught and Carlton Dry to deliver the ultimate event and entertainment precinct for Grand Final week. Introducing… The Carlton Quarter.

Coles Healthy Kicks
Challenge your fitness across a course with various challenges and exercises to showcase the importance of having a healthy body.

Coles – Curtis Stone
Come and meet Curtis Stone cooking up a storm on the BBQ. Learn how to cook the perfect steak. Brought to you by Coles.

Continental Tyres Ferris Wheel
Step right up, step right up, and ride the FREE Continental Tyres Ferris Wheel.

Macca’s Fry-Thru

The larger-than-life Macca’s fries packet will be serving up Medium Fries with a choice of sauces to footy fans for $3.95 each.

Macca’s Kick2Kick Zone
Test out your Footy Skills at the Macca’s Kick2Kick Zone. Receive a collectible card, personalized with your name, GF details, and choice of footy skill.

Macca’s Swings
Release your inner child by having a swing on our iconic golden arches or snap a pic with you and a mate for your socials.

McCafe Van
Get your Hot or Iced Barista-made McCafé coffee with 100% of proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Say Hello to NAB
NAB will be offering FREE $10 Food & Beverage vouchers to NAB customers at Footy Festival on Friday 29th September and Saturday 30th September.

Register Now: NAB AFL Auskick
NAB AFL Auskick clinics are all about having fun, getting hands on the ball, and being involved in exciting activities.

Telstra Footy Guernsey Print Press
Fans can bring their footy guernseys for free letter printing. Have your own name or your favorite player’s name added to your guernsey.

Bunnings Fan Warehouse
Visit the Bunnings Fan Warehouse on your way to the ‘G’ to participate in D.I.Y. footy-themed activities, have your face painted, and grab a trademark sausage to support local community footy clubs.

The Chemist Warehouse Finals Locker Room
The Locker Room is back for 2023! Check out the 8 finals lockers, get your personalized footy card printed, and walk away with some awesome giveaways.

Monster Energy Rig
Experience Monster Energy… Ice-cold cans of Monster, athlete signings, Deathwish Barbers, live music! And don’t miss our Monster Rig Riot on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Let’s Unleash the Beast this Grand Finals weekend!

Pepsi Soda Shop
Pepsi Max is bringing a retro-style diner to Footy Festival with its new Pepsi Max Soda Shop range featuring two classic flavors – Creaming Soda and Vanilla Cola. Sample the new flavours, as well as purchase Creaming Soda and Vanilla Cola Floats.

Rebel Goal of the Year
Do you have what it takes to kick the rebel Goal of the Year? A challenge for all ages with great prizes on offer!

Sherrin Inflatable
Take a selfie with our 9.5m giant Sherrin inflatable.

Solo So High
Solo So High will see a giant 4m high Solo bottle filled with mini yellow Sherrins displayed in Yarra Park. Scan a QR code to guess how many foods are in the bottle for a chance to win 3 x double passes to the AFL Grand Final and Solo merch packs.

Channel 7
Broadcasting Sunrise and AFL Grand Final Countdown live from Yarra Park on Grand Final Day.

Triple M
Triple M will Rock the Grand Final Main Stage once again! Dead Set Legends will be live from 10 am followed by The Saturday Rub from 12 pm!

Build a Bear
Bring your furry friend to life with a heart ceremony and birth certificate! Clothes and accessories will also be available in AFL team outfits.

Mo Zone
Movember and the AFL are partnering to get ahead of the game and improve mental health outcomes for young Aussies. Visit the Mo Zone to find out more and get your ‘Footy Mo’ face painted!

The AFL Store
Visit one of three AFL Store merchandise vans filled with our finalist team’s merch as well as footy showbags and plenty of gear for the whole family.

More info https://www.afl.com.au/footy-festival