# Winterfest Sydney: Knights Mermaids and More | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-05T21:30:39+00:00
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Winterfest Sydney brought medieval magic to life at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds, blending jousting, a feathered black cockatoo, and a wild cosplay showdown featuring everything from Catherine Parr to anime legends like Legoshi. Families and fans danced between knights, mermaids, and unicorns, soaking in medieval medicine displays and epic combat re-enactments—all while escaping the everyday. It’s proof that history and fantasy still unite in unforgettable, crowd-pleasing chaos. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e559cc0ad917fb0

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