Australia's largest Christmas festival, the Sydney Santa Spectacular, is making a grand comeback after a five-year hiatus. The event, led by Australia's own Mr and Mrs Claus - Jade and Josh Evans - and their six children, will be held at the Blacktown Showgrounds from 12-26 December 2024.

The Sydney Santa Spectacular is known for its festive attractions and this year is no exception. The festival will feature a brand-new circus show, a 300-tree enchanted forest, and a double-decker carousel. Other attractions include a petting zoo, live circus show, festive meet-and-greets with Santa and his team of elves, and Christmas-themed foods.

"After a five year hiatus, we are thrilled to finally bring the Sydney Santa Spectacular back to our community. Covid stopped us in our tracks and then as events started to come back we staged smaller Christmas Fun Fair events - but this year feels right for Christmas to come back in a big way with the Sydney Santa Spectacular," said Jade Evans, Founder and Director of Sydney Santa Spectacular. "We know it's been a tough time for festivals but we're hoping everyone will get behind us and embrace the fun we'll bring this Christmas."

The Evans family has a rich history of involvement with major show events for close to 100 years. This year, the family tradition continues with their children also playing a part in the festival. "Our families have been involved with major show events for close to 100 years - and now our kids are also involved in all we do, including being our 'market research' and inspiration for the Sydney Santa Spectacular," said Josh Evans.

In addition to the festive attractions, the Sydney Santa Spectacular also includes a charity component. Attendees are invited to bring a gift for the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. "The spirit of giving is at the heart of what we do," Jade Evans said.

The Evans family is also known for introducing the dagwood dog to Australia in the early 1930s. "We're still hand making our Dagwood dogs using the recipe my Grandparents bought back from an American fair, along with Australia's first food trucks," Josh Evans said. This year, these traditional treats will be served from custom-built food trucks.