Sunday 31st August
10am - 4pm

Tickets will go on sale from June 2025.
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 will be available in June.
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 won’t 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 - TBC
10:30am - TBC
11:00am - TBC
11:30am - TBC
12:15pm - TBC
1:00pm - TBC
1:45pm - TBC
2:30pm - TBC
3:15 - TBC
HURSTBRIDGE HUB STAGE
10:00am - TBC
11:00 - TBC
12:00 - TBC
1:00 - TBC
2:00 - TBC
3:00 - TBC
MUSIC VENUES
Allwood Neighbourhood House:
10:00 - Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony
10:45 - TBC
11:30 - TBC
12:15 - TBC
1:00 - TBC
1:45 - TBC
2:30 - TBC
3:15 - TBC
Greasy Zoes
TBC
Dorset Place
TBC
Wattle Place (opposite the train station)
11am - TBC
12pm - TBC
1pm - TBC
2pm - TBC
3pm - TBC
Hurstbridge Football Club
TBC
PRIMARY SCHOOL
CWA Devonshire Tea & scones with homemade jam, 10am until sold out
Primary School - Sausage sizzle, $3 lucky jars.
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:
TBC
GRAYSHARPS ROAD
Kids rides and inflatable slide
30+ Market stalls
BOWLING CLUB
Market stalls
BBQ sausages
All abilities Parking
Pram Parking at Ferguson Park Kinder
TBC
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
TBC
OUTSIDE
Hurstbridge Men Shed will be providing Bacon and egg rolls (9-11am) and sausages in bread (11am – 4pm) on the BBQ.
Face painting
Garden activities with Edible Hub
Market Stalls:
- Nillumbik Shire Council
- Early Childhood Management Services
- HealthAbility
Live Music Stage (see live music section)
ANZAC PARK
Live music (Allwood House)
Enviro Market stalls (Allwood House)
Tennis Club activities (behind Allwood)
Face Painting (ANZAC park)
Henna tattoos (ANZAC park)
ALLWOOD HOUSE
15 envio market stalls
Live Music (see live music section)
TENNIS COURTS
TBC
FIRST AID TENT
Located in the carpark between Salon Vie and the Hurstbridge Vet Clinic, opposite ANZAC Park.
11am - TBC
12:30pm - TBC
1pm - TBC
Breastfeeding area/quiet toddler play
UNITING CHURCH
“Kevin the Camel” rides
Food and market stalls
HURSTBRIDGE SADDLERY
Dog obstacle course comps - TBC
Dog obstacle course winners - TBC
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
TBC
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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)
TBC
Hurstbridge to Diamond Creek
Departs from Hurstbridge Bus Stop (Roundabout outside Wild Wombat Cafe)
TBC
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.
TBC
Hurstbridge to Mernda Station
This is a direct service from Hurstbridge to Mernda Station.
TBC
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 at:
- Behind Hurstbridge Football Oval (off Graysharps Road)
- Upper railway car park
- ANZAC Avenue