Apple Fair Update

The countdown is ON, just 10 days to go!Things are coming together beautifully behind the scenes and, excitement is building for the big day.

Silent Auction Our Silent Auction is shaping up to be a big one and new items are being added regularly. You can see what’s currently on offer here: https://www.32auctions.com/applefair2026

A few items already getting people talking include the return of the Date Night package (watch this space for a bidding war!) and our Surf Starter Pack, a bundle of everything a young surfer might need to get started.

Bake Sale

Bake Sale boxes were sent home this week ready to be filled with your favourite homemade goodies. The Bake Sale is a much-loved Apple Fair tradition and always a huge hit on the day.

Don’t have time to bake? Call on grandparents, neighbours or that friend who loves to bake and brag about it.

Goods can be dropped off at the staff room between 9am–4pm on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th.

Please make sure items are:

In the cardboard trays provided
Labelled with ingredients
Dated when baked

Tradie Auction

We’re also calling on any tradies in our community to join our Tradie Auction. No stage performance required, simply nominate a few hours of your time and we’ll auction it off on the day. It’s a fun way to get involved, raise funds for the school and maybe even help someone finally fix that job they’ve been putting off.

Volunteers

Our volunteer roster still has a few gaps. If you’re able to help, even one small shift makes a big difference to the day.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already signed up we really appreciate it.

WRISTBANDS + TICKETS

Wristbands and tickets available for sale via Flexischools and the Apple Fair website NOW! We will deliver them to you before the day of the fair. They can also be purchased on the day.

The Apple Fair still offers the best value wristbands in the region, with other school fairs priced between $40-$60. This table will help you decide what’s the best value for your family and ages of children.

ACTIVITY	COST	AGE GROUP
RIDES
Cha Cha	Wristband or 8 tickets	130cm+ or 110cm with an adult
Inflatable Log Slammer	Wristband or 6 tickets	Recommended age 7+
Inflatable Obstacle Course	Wristband or 6 tickets	Recommended age 5+
Silent Disco	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Mechanical Surfboard	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Cup & Saucer Ride	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Jumping Castle	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Petting Zoo	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
SIDESHOW ALLEY
Spooky Tunnel	2 tickets	All ages
Coin Drop	2 tickets	All ages
Splat the Rat	2 tickets	All ages
Photobooth	2 tickets	All ages
Rubber Duck Fishing	2 tickets	All ages
Chocolate Wheel	2 tickets	All ages
Chocolate Coin Toss	2 tickets	All ages
Tin Can Alley	2 tickets	All ages
Guess the Lollies	1 ticket	All ages
Pip’s Pony Club Hair Salon	10 - 20 tickets – Braids + Glitter 2 tickets – Hairspray (Cash + EFT also available)	All ages
FREE ACTIVITIES
Paint-a-Pot	Free	All ages
Jewellery + Bead Making	Free	All ages
Zorb Balls	Free	All ages
Scavenger Hunt	Free	All ages
Lawn Games	Free	All ages
TICKETS ALSO ACCEPTED
Book stall	1-3 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Bake sale	5-12 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Slushies	5 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Fairy floss	5 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Ice cream	6 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
BBQ	3-6 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted

CALLING ALL TRADIES (WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR)

The Apple Fair is hosting a Tradies Auction - and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

- You take the stage (or not…the MC can spruik on your behalf)- Show your tools of the trade and tell the crowd what you do best.- They bid for 2-4 hours of your time.

We’re not talking big builds, full renovations, or “while you’re here” jobs - think:

patching a hole in the wall
poisoning some stubborn weeds
a bit of handyperson magic
or even a family haircut

Just small tasks, good fun, and helping out the school.

We’re looking for 10 tradies only, with a couple of builders and a plumber already signed up. Paul Crapp will kick off the proceedings and get those bids started nice and high.

If you’re keen but won’t be there on the day you can still be involved!

Register your interest with Vanessa Briody: ness@oregionalcollective.com.au By 27 February

Thanks to the Huxley family and National Automotive Equipment Services (NAES) Apple Fair Stage

PEEL, CRUNCH + BITE – YOUR APPLE FAIR HIT-LIST 🍎

You will have received the ‘Family Checklist’ for your fridge. This is your guide in the lead up to the Apple Fair. There are lots of things to remember and prepare so get the kids to help and tick off as you go! Email the office or applefair.ogps@gmail.com

PEOPLE POWER – WE NEED YOU!

You’re the apple of my pie! Thank you, amazing families, for almost filling half of the volunteer roster within a week. Blown away! We still have many shifts to cover, and with just two-and-a-half weeks to go please head to the Apple Fair website to sign up.

STILL ACCEPTING

Chocolate bar donations – drop off to office or staff room
Pre-loved toys and books – drop off to staff room
Silent auction items – email fundraising.ogps@gmail.com

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday 14 March 2026
11am – 4pm
School Oval
Bring – Gold coin donation, keep cup for coffee, shopping bag and Airtag your kids because they’ll be off living their best life. 😊
More details - https://www.oceangroveapplefair.com.au/

2026	Start date	Finish date
Term 1	Thursday, 29th January (Students Start)	Thursday, 2nd April
Term 2	Monday, 20th April	Friday, 26th June
Term 3	Monday,13th July	Friday,18th September
Term 4	Monday, 6th October	Friday, 18th December

Calendar Dates 2026

2026 Term Dates