Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled celebration at Family Fest as One Richmond, packed with activities for everyone to enjoy.
KEY TIMINGS
OFFICIAL EVENT: 4:00pm until 7:45pm, Friday, February 14
MAIN STAGE: From 5:30pm, hosted by Jack Riewoldt
WHERE: Yarra Park (Next to the Roar Store, Swinburne Centre)
OPEN TRAINING: 2:30pm until 4:30pm at the Swinburne Centre
WHAT'S ON AT THE SWINBURNE CENTRE?
KICKING OFF EARLY WITH OPEN TRAINING
Fans arriving early can watch open training at the Swinburne Centre - A perfect way to kick off the excitement before the Family Fest begins! Don’t miss your chance to see the AFL team in action, up close and personal. BBQ and bar open on the hill for the duration of the session.
ROAR STORE
Open from 10:00am and throughout the event, the Roar Store at the Swinburne Centre is the place to get kitted out in the latest yellow & black merch, with the 2025 PUMA kit available.
WHAT'S ON IN YARRA PARK?
RICHMOND MEMBERSHIP - 1:30PM
Head to our membership tent in Yarra Park for all your membership enquiries and uncover the benefits waiting for you this season. There will be giveaways, Richmond Member Rewards display and more! Join the Journey and become a member.
TIGER CUB HUB - 3:00PM to 5:30PM
Young tiger cubs can enjoy a range of activities including a petting zoo, face painting, a roaming magician, visits from Sash and Stripes and Richmond inflatables!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
There will be a great selection of food and beverage options from Ben & Jerry’s, Taco Truck, Mr Fresh, Signorino Pizza and Cheer. Enjoy delicious ice cream, tacos, burgers, cheesy toasties, and fresh pizza – Something for everyone to enjoy!
MAIN STAGE - 5:30PM
- Kicking off in Yarra Park, hosted by Jack Riewoldt
- Performance by Wadaiko Rindo drummers
- Insights from coach, Adem Yze
- Interview with the 2025 Leadership Group
- Tiger Cubs Q&A – Hear from our new recruits and rising stars
- Messages from CEO, Shane Dunne and President, John O'Rourke
PLAYER SIGNING SESSION - 6:15 to 7:15PM
Meet your favourite players and grab an autograph to take home.
ACTIVITIES AND GIVEAWAYS, THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
- There will be a digital scavenger hunt around Family Fest, thanks to Latitude.
- Your chance to win the ultimate Round 1 Match Day experience, thanks to nib!
- Show off your handball skills, thanks to Milwaukee and their PACKOUT Challenge.
- Guess how many KFC buckets are in the Giant KFC bucket for your chance to win.
- Try your luck at the Spin to Win, thanks to Swinburne!
HELP SAVE WILD TIGERS!
Visit the Tiger Conservation marquee to test your tiger knowledge, enter to win prizes and learn how you can help protect wild tigers. For $65, our Tiger Conservation membership includes a plush toy, a match ticket, exclusive competitions, and directly funds patrol units in Malaysia to combat poaching. Find out more.
RICHMOND GREEN
Visit the Richmond Green marquee to see our upcycled merchandise line in partnership with Sisterworks. Sisterworks is a social enterprise that economically empowers refugee and migrant women. In 2024 Sisterworks created a merchandise line from unwanted materials from around Punt Road.
RICHMOND PRIDE
Have you ever wanted to design your own pride guernsey? Come to the Richmond Pride tent to have a go at creating and designing your own jumper.
PHOTOBOOTH
Celebrate your Richmond Journey at the Member Photobooth and share your pictures on socials using #JoinTheJourney.
CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF RICHMOND
In celebration of the Club’s 140th anniversary on February 20, take a trip down memory lane and explore a selection of guernseys that have shaped Richmond’s journey.
HOW TO GET THERE?
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
We strongly encourage fans to take public transport to Family Fest. Plan your trip to Yarra Park via Journey Planner. For up-to-date information on your train, tram or bus line, and upcoming disruptions, please visit Public Transport Victoria.
PARKING
Parking in Yarra Park is available for $10, but spaces are limited. If you wish to drive it is advised you arrive early.
Enter via Gate 3 (off Wellington Parade) from 2:30pm. Car park will close at 8:15pm.
Click here for alternative parking options close to the MCG.