Tickets now on sale via Steamrail Victoria: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1252598?

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.

A free 3.5km fun run/walk racing the Wattle Festival steam train from Wattle Glen to Hurstbridge starting at 8:45am.

More information and enter here: https://www.valleyaths.org/events/238557

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.

ALWOOD HOUSE:
Enviro Zone featuring 10 market stalls focusing on sustainability, vegan food and crafts.

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.

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
10:00am - gRANTeD
10:30am - John & Fliss
11:00am - Wasteman Unplugged
11:30am - The Stewartz
12:15pm - Smash Hits (Diamond Creek East PS)
1:00pm - Panton Hill PS Choir
1:45pm - Golden Gummy Bears
2:30pm - The Opals
3:15 - Pulse Trio

HURSTBRIDGE HUB STAGE
10:00am - Joel Quinn
11:00 - Alex & Nat
12:00 - Dan Vogl
1:00 - Mel Wason
2:00 - Jake Carlson (Top 20 finalist – Australian Idol 2023)
3:00 - Rory Newman

MUSIC VENUES
Allwood Neighbourhood House:
10:00 - Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony
10:45 - Ben Strong
11:30 - Chocolate Lilies
12:15 - The Bridge community play/literary festival preview
1:00 - Drum Connection
1:45 - Ayla
2:30 - Zagros
3:15 - Nightbeat

Greasy Zoes
Matt Alford 2pm - 4pm

Dorset Place
Joe Robassa 11am

Black Vice
Black Cat Bone 10:30
Kern 12pm
Ultra Violet 1:30
Mortisville 3pm

Wattle Place (opposite the train station)
11am - Gary Hayes
12pm - Siren
1pm - Complex Chaps
2pm - Alex Hayes
3pm - After Death Around Dawn

Hurstbridge Football Club
Live Music 5pm - 8pm at the club rooms

PRIMARY SCHOOL

CWA Devonshire Tea & scones with homemade jam, 10am until sold out

Primary School - Sausage sizzle, $3 lucky jars.

Primary School pre-loved clothing stall - $2 clothes, $5 toys

Over 100 market stalls

Live Music: fully programmed stage 10am-4pm. See live music section for details.

Face painting

ArtsBridge Junior artshow (school hall)

Animal Farm

SKATE PARK AREA

Scouts: Sausage sizzle, Rock Wall climbing

Skate/BMX/Scooter Comps:
The competition will have the following categories:

11am: 🛴Scooter: 10&under, 13&under, 16&under, open

12:30pm: 🚲 BMX: 13&under, open

1:30pm: 🛹 Skate: 10&under, 13&under, 16&under, open

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.

GRAYSHARPS ROAD

Mini Train rides - take a ride down Graysharps Road on the mini ride-on train. No booking required.

Kids rides and inflatable slide

30+ Market stalls

BOWLING CLUB

Market stalls

BBQ sausages

All abilities Parking

Pram Parking at Ferguson Park Kinder

Bake Sale

Hot dogs

Market stalls

Facepainting

CFA Area - CFA demonstrations and steam train watering, Ambulance tours, police car tours, SES Vehicle tours.

INSIDE

Kids bag decorating with Boomerang Bags

Craft activities with Yarra Plenty Regional Library

Arts & Craft “Welcome to the Hurstbridge Hub Dream Tree” with local artist Leanne Mooney

Kids activities with Vine Baptist Church

Family activity with North of the Yarra Quilters Guild

FOOD

Little Mouse Teahouse and My Pantry Door are partnering to offer a range of sweet and savoury food options and hot drinks throughout the festival. Menu will include:

• Cookies, Cupcakes, Cakes by the slice & Muffins

• Savoury croissants/mini pizzas and more.

• Barista tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chai.
  

OUTSIDE

Hurstbridge Men Shed will be providing Bacon and egg rolls (9-11am) and sausages in bread (11am – 4pm) on the BBQ.

Pony rides between 10am – 2pm (follow the outside path to the back of the Hub)

Face painting

Open circus workshop 11am – 2pm

Garden activities with Edible Hub

Market Stalls:

• Nillumbik Shire Council

• Early Childhood Management Services

• HealthAbility

Live Music Stage (see live music section)

ANZAC PARK

ive music (Allwood House)

Enviro Market stalls (Allwood House)

Tennis Club activities (behind Allwood)

Face Painting (ANZAC park)

Henna tattoos (ANZAC park)

12:30pm - Joe Robassa (ANZAC Park)

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.

11am - Line dancing

12:30pm - Wattle Witches

1pm - Line dancing

Woodwork display

Breastfeeding area/quiet toddler play

UNITING CHURCH

“Kevin the Camel” rides

Food and market stalls

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

North-East Link kids activities

Harley Davidson motor bikes

Vintage car display

• Hurstbridge IGA/Post Office car park

• Hurstbridge railway carpark

• Saunders Garage (opposite Black Vice Cafe & Roastery)

Chris Morant:

Circus performer and bubble artist - stilt walking, juggling, magic & bubbles.

Aleisha Manion:

Circus performer - hula hooping and stilt walking. 

Ron Gallagher:
Circus performer and magician - roving magic juggling, plate spinning

Greasy Zoes
American Wood Fire BBQ and craft beer on tap by Hargreaves Hill

Langans Cafe
The beef brisket
The chicken schnitzel 
The egg and bacon

We will also be serving beers and wines, coffee and cakes.