Sunday 25th August

10 am - 4pm, Hurstbridge

Tickets on sale from June.
Tickets will be available for:
- Melbourne to Hurstbridge
- Shuttle trips from Hurstbridge to Eltham Return
- Hurstbridge to Melbourne.
Trains depart Hurstbridge from Hurstbridge station. Passengers should be on the platform 15 minutes before departure time to allow for boarding time.
There is limited space for prams on the train. Pram storage is available at Ferguson Park pre-school ($2 donation). Bike storage is available at the train station bike locker.
There is disability access to the train. Please see the platform stationmaster to assist with access.
There are 4 market areas at the Wattle Festival.
HURSTBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL:
The school and school carpark area will feature over 100 market stalls. Individual stall holders wont be listed here, but we feature them on our Facebook and Instagram page.
GREYSHARPS ROAD:
Along Greysharps Road between Ferguson Park Pre-school and Hurstbridge Hub, 40+ stallholders will line the street for shopping, food, and community information.
UNITING CHURCH, MAIN ROAD
A small collection of stallholders will be hosted on the grounds of the Hurstbridge Uniting Church. Please see the Uniting Church tab for other activities happening in this area.
ALWOOD HOUSE:
Enviro Zone featuring 10 market stalls focusing on sustainability, vegan food and crafts.
Throughout the day, there is lots of local live music on offer. All music events at the festival are free, all ages events.
HURSTBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Program released May/June
HURSTBRIDGE HUB STAGE
Program released May/June
MUSIC VENUES
Allwood Neighbourhood House:
Program released May/June
Greasy Zoes
Program released May/June
Black Vice
Program released May/June
Dorset Place
Program released May/June
Wattle Place (near Program released May/June
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Full program TBC
CWA devonshire Tea & scones with homemade jam, 10am until sold out
Primary School Bake Sale, raffle, popcorn & fairy floss
Over 100 market stalls
Live Music: fully programmed stage 10am-4pm. See live music section for details.
SKATE PARK AREA
Scouts: Sausage sizzle, Rock Wall climbing
Skate/BMX/Scooter Comps:
The competition will have the following categories:
Time TBC: 🛴Scooter: 12-15 years and 15-25 years
Time TBC: 🚲 BMX: 12-15 years and 15-25 years
Time TBC: 🛹 Skate: 12-15 years and 15-25 years
The top two from each category will receive a prize pack from Locality Skate Shop.
Prefer to watch the action? We’ll also be giving out freebies and pumping tunes at the Nillumbik Youth Tent!
All participants must sign a Shredability wavier form prior to participation
(This must be signed by a parent or guardian if under 18). Participants must also bring their own helmet and skateboard, scooter or BMX.
GREYSHARPS ROAD
Mini Train rides - take a ride down Greysharps Road on the mini ride-on train. No booking required.
Kids rides and inflatable slide
30+ Market stalls

Pram Parking at Ferguson Park Kinder
CFA Area - CFA demonstrations and steam train watering, Ambulance tours, police car tours, SES Vehicle tours.
BOWLING CLUB
Market stalls
BBQ sausages
Disabled Parking
Program released May/June
INSIDE
Program released May/June
OUTSIDE
Program released May/June
Market Stalls
Live Music Stage (see live music section)
LOWER OVAL AREA
Program released May/June
ANZAC PARK
Program released May/June
ALLWOOD HOUSE
15 envio market stalls
Live Music (see live music section)
TENNIS COURTS
Program released May/June
FIRST AID TENT
Located in the carpark between Salon Vie and the Hurstbridge Vet Clinic, opposite ANZAC Park.
Program released May/June
Inside:
Toddler Activities (quiet area)
Breastfeeding area
UNITING CHURCH
“Kevin the Camel” rides
Food and market stalls
BLACK VICE CAFE
Live Music and festival food
HURSTBRIDGE SADDLERY
Dog obstacle course comps - 11am - 1pm
Dog obstacle course winners - 1:00pm
SAUNDERS GARAGE
Vintage cars & Market stall
Festival Information area
Steam Train access
Treasure Hunt map collection
Giant kids activities
Roaming performers
Vintage car display
- Hurstbridge IGA/Post Office car park
- Hurstbridge railway carpark
- Saunders Garage (opposite Black Vice Cafe & Roastery)
Program released May/June

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

Hurstbridge is a small village with no parking during the festival (disability parking only - see section below).
We encourage you to consider options other than driving:
- Park at Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen and travel to Hurstbridge via FREE courtesy buses. These leave every 10 minutes from Diamond Creek station and stop at all designated Bus stops along the way.
- Park at Mernda Station and travel to Hurstbridge via FREE courtesy buses. These leave every 30 minutes and make NO stops along the way.
- Park at Eltham, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen and travel by Metro train to Hurstbridge
- Catch the Hurstbridge train (Visit PTV for timetables)
- Ride your bike along the new Hurstbridge Bike Trail (extension of the Diamond Creek rail trail)
Diamond Creek to Hurstbridge
Departs from Diamond Creek Station (stopping all bus stops to Hurstbridge)
9:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:20, 10:30, 10:45, 10:50
11:00, 11:15, 11:20, 11:30, 11:45, 11:50
12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45
1:00, 1:05, 1:15, 1:30, 1:35
2:00, 2:05, 2:15, 2:30, 2:35, 2:45
3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:50, 4:00
Hurstbridge to Diamond Creek
Departs from Hurstbridge Bus Stop (near Hurstbridge Auto Body Repairs)
10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:35, 10:45
11:00, 11:05, 11:15, 11:30, 11:35, 11:45
12:00, 12:05, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45
1:00, 1:15, 1:20, 1:30, 1:45, 1:50
2:00, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 2:50
3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45,
4:05, 4:15
Times are approximate and may vary due to traffic along the route.
Mernda Station to Hurstbridge
This is a direct service from Mernda Station to Hurstbridge.
Departs:
9:45
10:00, 10:35, 10:50
11:25, 11:40
12:15, 12:30
1:05, 1:20, 1:50
2:15, 2:40
3:05, 3:30, 3:55
4:20, 4:45
Hurstbridge to Mernda Station
This is a direct service from Hurstbridge to Mernda Station.
Departs:
10:10, 10:25
11:00, 11:15, 11:50
12:05, 12:40, 12:55
1:30, 1:45
2:15, 2:40
3:05, 3:30, 3:55
4:20, 4:45
Times are approximate and may vary due to traffic along the route.
Hurstbridge Wattle Festival aims to be accessible to all.
Disabled parking is available by speaking to an event marshall at the road closure areas. Specific access parking is available in the upper railway car park and also off Anzac Avenue