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24 – 27 Sep

AFL Maccas Footy Fest

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Immerse yourself in a world of activities for all ages, including Toyota dodgem cars, Virgin Australia Mark of the Year foam pit, AFLW Cotton On photobooth, Auskick clinics, and the AFL Play chillout zone with inflatables. Meet AFL and AFLW stars as they make surprise appearances​.

An all-in celebration where footy meets music, food, fashion and fandom - get in on it.

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Date Times
Wed 24 Sep
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 26 Sep
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 27 Sep
  • 8am - 7pm 8:00am - 7:00pm

Location

Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton Ave
Richmond 3002

Open in maps location for Melbourne Cricket Ground

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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