Port Kembla CheerFest
Wentworth Street turns into a one-day Christmas village for the whole Illawarra
Port Kembla, Wentworth Street, Port Kembla NSW 2505Next Market Date
Saturday
5 Dec 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Special dates - see dates above
About this market
Port Kembla CheerFest is the town's annual Christmas street festival, hosted by the Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Wentworth Street fills with festive market stalls, local talent and decorated shopfront windows. Local businesses run the activities, so the day works like a festive trail: wreath making with a florist, family arts and crafts with Red Point Arts, story time with coffee and cake at The Foundery, and pizza, food trucks and fairy floss further down the strip. Giving back is central to the day. The festival partners with The Salvation Army on a Giving Tree, toy drive and food drive for local families doing it tough at Christmas.
Market Details
Visitor entry
Free
Market Setting
Mixed indoor and outdoor
Location
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I support the charity drives?
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive or non-perishable, long-life food for the food drive. Both support The Salvation Army. The Charity Giving Tree at Dimosons Real Estate (31-33 Wentworth Street) takes gifts from 26 October, 9am-5pm.
Do I need to book Santa photos?
Santa photos run at The Wedding Chapel (105-107 Wentworth Street) from 10am. Booking is recommended and walk-ins are limited. The booking link is still to be announced.
Is anything on outside festival hours?
A free OCP Community Christmas Feast runs at The Wentworth on Friday 4 December from 4.30pm and requires an RSVP. On the festival evening, The Vault hosts a ticketed Velvet Cabaret Christmas Spectacular from 6pm.
How can I take part as a stallholder or performer?
Local businesses, vendors, performers, artists, musicians and makers can submit the Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce event enquiry form or email admin@pkcc.com.au.
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Next Market Date
Saturday
5 Dec 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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