Fifties Fair 2015

Overview

Pull on your seamed stockings and pin your victory rolls in place — Sydney’s Fifties Fair is set to descend upon Rose Seidler House in Wahroonga for its 20th year running. On Sunday, August 23, the iconic house and its gardens will be transported back to their heyday, with a carefully-curated selection of stalls selling authentic '50s fashion, furniture, kitchenalia and knick knacks; hair styling and a best-dressed competition; a vintage car display for those who know their Fleetwood Cadillacs from their Jags; and a music lineup headlined by The Hi-Boys that’ll have you bopping till day’s end.

When all that dancing makes you hungry, tuck into food from Porteno, Eathouse Diner, Daisy’s Milkbar and Madame Pop, then wander through (and marvel at) the house in all its Modernist architectural glory, complete with original furniture and fixtures.

To get you in the swinging spirit in the leadup to the day, Sydney Living Museums (who run the whole shebang) are holding a weekly Instagram competition. Proud of that coveted mid-century sideboard in your living room? Got a frock selection to turn Betty Draper (season one) green? Show them off to win '50s-themed prizes, including Frankie subscriptions and Eathouse Diner vouchers. Hashtags and all that jazz here.

WANT TO WIN TICKETS?

The Fifties Fair is happening on Saturday, August 23, and thanks to the team, we have five double passes to give away. To be in the running, subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter and then email us with your name and address at [email protected].