Hills residents are invited to breathe new life into broken and well-loved items for free at The Hills Shire Council's first-ever Repair Fair on Saturday 20 June, 2026 at Castle Hill Showground.
The Repair Fair will include limited repair sessions for a range of household items, including small appliances and furniture, jewellery, clothing, and more. Attendees will also enjoy FREE coffee, a community BBQ by Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club, basketry and garden workshops, demonstrations, market stalls and more.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, said the Repair Fair is an exciting new initiative for the region and a practical way for residents to rethink 'throwaway' culture by repairing or reusing everyday items to keep them out of landfill.
"This is the first time we're bringing a Repair Fair to The Hills, and it's a fantastic opportunity for residents to give their old or broken items a new lease on life," Mayor Byrne said.
"As well as the repair sessions, demonstrations, stalls and activities for the kids, we're excited to bring back our free Bike Drop Off & Check and Tune alongside the Repair Fair.
"The Repair Fair reflects Council's ongoing commitment to waste reduction and building a circular economy where items are reused and repaired rather than discarded."
For more information, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search 'Repair Fair'.
REPAIR FAIR EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 from 9am to 1pm
WHO: Hills Shire residents. Proof of residence required.
WHERE: Castle Hill Showground
WHAT: FREE Repair Sessions (limited spots available). Bring along eligible items for repair, including:
- Appliances
- Bikes (check and tune only)
- Clothing
- Jewellery
- Small furniture and household items
- Timber items
Bookings are required. To book, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for 'Repair Fair'.
FREE coffee – bring your reusable cup for a chance to go into the draw to win a prize.
Community BBQ – cooked by the Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club.
FREE activities for all ages – enjoy basketry and gardening workshops, repair demonstrations, kids' activities and a range of market stalls.
Donations welcome.
Accepted items include:
- Bicycles
- Scooters
- E-bikes
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- Laptops (less than 10 years old)
