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Music Festival Day / Festival Sideshow Games

Festival Sideshow Games

Children play classic festival sideshow games such as ring toss and sack races.

How to run it

  1. Set up ring toss, sack race and other sideshow stations.
  2. Explain the rules for each station.
  3. Rotate groups through the stations.
  4. Award stamps or tokens for having a go.

You will need

  • rings
  • bottles or pegs
  • sacks
  • cones
  • tokens or stamps
Make it easier or harderShorten distances for younger children; older children can run a station.
SafetySet sack races on soft grass and provide water and shade.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children enjoy shared play, take turns and build coordination.

Fits these theme days

Music Festival DaySpring FairGames Carnival DayTarget Games DayMarket Day

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