Pillingers Hire Brings the Magic to Cumberland City Council’s Easter Celebration

On Saturday, April 12th, 2025, Central Gardens Nature Reserve in Merrylands burst into colour, laughter, and celebration as Cumberland City Council hosted its annual Easter Celebration — and Pillingers Hire was proud to be the trusted event hire partner behind the scenes.

With over 30 years of experience in event hire across Sydney and NSW, Pillingers was once again called upon to help transform a public space into a family-friendly festival zone, fully equipped for a day of free activities, vibrant entertainment, and community connection.

Bringing Big Smiles with Big-Scale Event Solutions

From the early hours of the morning, our experienced team was on-site ensuring every element of the event infrastructure was professionally installed, secure, and looking its best. Our goal? To provide a seamless, safe, and stunning environment so that guests could focus on the joy of the day — and that’s exactly what we delivered.

For this year’s Easter Celebration, Pillingers supplied a comprehensive range of festival and event hire equipment, including:

• Fete stalls: Perfect for community groups, local makers, and market vendors, our classic white fete stalls lined the walkways with festive charm and functional design.
• Marquees: From small pop-ups for individual activations to larger structures providing shade and shelter, our marquees were dotted throughout the reserve, housing everything from craft stations to food vendors.
• Staging, lighting and sound equipment: No festival is complete without a central stage! We provided a professional-grade modular stage, enhanced with event lighting and crystal-clear PA systems, ensuring announcements, music, and entertainment could be seen and heard from every corner.
• Crowd control barriers and safety cones: Ensuring safe movement of guests and staff was a priority. Our crowd control barriers and cones helped create clearly defined zones, ride queues, and secure perimeters.
• Event tables and chairs: We supplied comfortable, durable outdoor chairs and seating solutions throughout the venue, giving families a spot to relax and take in the festivities.

This full-service setup supported a wide variety of free public activities offered by Cumberland City Council, including children’s craft activities, balloon twisting, face painting, and the much-loved petting zoo. Of course, a special appearance from Peter Rabbit and the sold-out Easter Egg Hunt were highlights for the little ones — but the real success was the way the space felt welcoming, safe, and ready for fun.

Supporting Community Through Event Hire

At Pillingers, we believe events like these are the heartbeat of our communities. Whether it’s a local Easter festival, a council-run fair, or a multicultural celebration, we understand what it takes to deliver high-quality, reliable event hire services that help organisers focus on delivering unforgettable experiences.

This event exemplified what’s possible when experienced hire professionals collaborate with a passionate organising team. From the planning phase through to pack-down, our crew worked closely with the council’s events team to ensure that timelines were met, site plans were followed, and everything was executed to the highest standard.

Why Choose Pillingers for Your Next Festival or Community Event?

Organising a large-scale public event can be a daunting task, but with the right hire partner, it doesn’t have to be. Pillingers Hire is known across Sydney and NSW for:

✅ Reliable delivery and setup – We pride ourselves on punctuality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

✅ Extensive hire inventory – Whether it’s a small community fete or a multi-day festival, we have the event furniture, marquees, fete stalls, AV gear, staging, and more to meet your needs.

✅ Custom event solutions – We understand that no two events are alike. Our team works with you to tailor our equipment and layout recommendations to suit your unique goals and site requirements.

✅ Experience and expertise – With decades in the business, we’ve worked on everything from elegant weddings to major civic celebrations. Whatever your vision, we’re here to help bring it to life.

Let’s Make Your Next Event Unforgettable

The Cumberland City Council Easter Celebration was a beautiful reminder of how public spaces can come alive with joy, colour, and connection when supported by the right infrastructure and planning.

If you’re planning a community event, festival, market day, or corporate gathering, get in touch with the team at Pillingers Hire. We’re ready to supply everything you need to deliver a safe, successful, and truly special event.