Sunday 30th August
10am - 4pm

2026 program coming soon.

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. 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.
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.
HURSTBRIDGE HALL, MAIN ROAD
A small collection of stallholders will be hosted on the grounds of the Hurstbridge Hall.
Throughout the day, there is lots of local live music on offer. All music events at the festival are free, all ages events.
COMMUNITY BANK STAGE
(Hurstbridge Primary School)
HURSTBRIDGE HUB STAGE (powered by e-car!)
MUSIC VENUES
Allwood Neighbourhood House:
Hurstbridge Hair Design
Wattle Place (opposite the train station)
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 gymnasium/hall)
SKATE PARK AREA
Vic Heavy Highland Events showcase (caber toss, stone put)
Hurstbridge scouts: Sausage sizzle
BMX Show and Shine with over 500+ bikes
GRAYSHARPS ROAD
Kids rides and inflatable slide
30+ Market stalls
BOWLING CLUB
BBQ sausages
All abilities Parking
Bake Sale (inside the kinder)
Quiet and contained kids play
CFA Area - CFA demonstrations and steam train watering, Ambulance tours, police car tours, SES Vehicle tours.
INSIDE
Boomerang Bags – Kids Activity: Decorate & Take Home Your Own Bag
North of the Yarra Quilters (NOTYQ) – Craft Activity: “Look and Find” Quilt
Yarra Plenty Regional Library – Quiet Reading Nook & Craft/Colouring Table (Wattle Craft Activity)
Children’s Art Activity with Erika Clarkson – Design & Create Window Art (Sponsored by Nillumbik Shire Council)
The Vine Baptist Church – Make Your Own Wattle Crown, Free Tea & Coffee, Relaxation Space
Magic Table – Interactive Games for People with Dementia & Cognitive/Sensory Disabilities
Quiet Space – Sensory-Friendly Chill-Out Area
OUTSIDE
Aligned Leisure Basketball Activities (indoor Stadium)
ECMS – Face Painting
DVCS Volunteers Hub – Sale of DVDs & Women’s Clothing, Service Promotion
Diamond Valley Community Support – Information Stall
Smile Squad – Dental Van
Circus Workshop
Plenty Valley FM – Live Broadcast
Dementia Alliance – Information Stall
St Andrews Primary School – Information Stall
Music Stage – Powered by Nillumbik Shire Council Electric Vehicle
Toilets
ANZAC PARK
Live music (Allwood House)
Enviro Market stalls (Allwood House)
Face Painting (ANZAC park)
Henna tattoos (ANZAC park)
ALLWOOD HOUSE
15 envio market stalls
Live Music (see live music section)
FIRST AID TENT
Located in the carpark between Salon Vie and the Hurstbridge Vet Clinic, opposite ANZAC Park.
11am - Line Dancing
12:00pm - Wattle Witches
1pm - Line Dancing
INSIDE
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 (10:30am)
Roaming performers
Classic Cars (IGA Carpark)
Harley Davidson Bikes (railway station)
TBC
Dog Obstacle Course 11am - 2pm
Winner announced 2:00pm

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 (bus station) to Hurstbridge:
Every 15 minutes from 9:45am
Wattle Glen Station to Hurstbridge
Every 30 minutes from 10am
•• Hurstbridge bus stop is outside Wild Wombat Cafe ••
Buses return on the same schedule
Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen busses stop at all designated bus stops along the route.
Mernda Railway Station to Hurstbridge (express)
Every 30 minutes from 9:45am
Mernda bus is express between Mernda and Hurstbridge.
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