RYE SUMMER CARNIVAL
Wittingslow Carnivals Rye Summer Carnival!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration as the Rye Summer Carnival returns to the iconic Rye Foreshore! This year marks 71 years of Wittingslow Carnivals, and we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you a season packed with excitement, thrills, and non-stop fun for the whole family.
Buckle Up for Thrills – Feel the rush with heart-pounding rides like the classic Dodgem Cars, the spinning madness of the Breakdance, and the out-of-this-world Alien Abduction.
Fun for Little Adventurers
Our Kiddie Ride Zone is the ultimate playground for our youngest guests, with Mini Dodgems, Rollercoasters, a Carousel, and so much more!
Test Your Skills
Take on our sideshow games and see if you’ve got what it takes to win big. From tossing to aiming, there are loads of chances to snag awesome prizes.
What’s a carnival without snacks? Dive into delicious treats like fairy floss, hot chips, and other classic carnival bites while you soak up the electric summer vibes.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rye Foreshore, you’ll enjoy plenty of parking and easy access to nearby restaurants and shops, making this the ultimate summer destination.
Celebrate 71 years of Wittingslow magic at the Rye Summer Carnival. This is more than just a carnival, it’s a memory-making, thrill-taking, laugh-out-loud tradition you won’t want to miss!
See you at the Rye Foreshore!
Open Boxing Day 26th December 2025 – 26th January 2026
6pm – late (Closed NYE)
LOOK AT HOW MUCH FUN OUR PATRONS HAVE
OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE FERRIS WHEEL, GIGGLES FROM THE TEA-CUPS AND WISHES AT THE CLOWNS
Located on the Rye Foreshores on Pt Nepean Rd, our annual carnivals are a nostalgic holiday adventure for so many families. Since first running the Rye Carnival in 1955 to raise money for the rebuilding of the Rye RSL, we’ve been proud of our place in peninsula history.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE FUN
Our Rye carnival provides plenty of family activities, and is the perfect place for families with older teenagers to satisfy their thrill-seeking urges.
You’ll find carnival arcade games and food vans at Rye Carnivals
SUMMER CARNIVAL DATES AND TIMES FOR 2025/2026
Our annual Summer Carnival is back at Rye foreshore 26th Dec – 26th Jan 2026 open 6pm til late
TICKET PRICES
Single coupon $2.50
Buy in bulk and save 20 coupons $44 / 30 coupons $66 / 40 coupons $88
Unfortunately this year we are unable to offer unlimited ride wristbands
All rides need more than 1 coupon
Kids rides 3 coupons
Family Rides 4 coupons
Thrill rides 5 coupons