Tickets are now on sale via SteamRail: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1426016

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.

Register online or sign up on the day.

https://www.valleyaths.org/events/293077

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)
10:00am - Dhiv Naidoo
10:30am - Dr Doctor
11:00am - Not My Lane
11:30am - Hurstbridge Primary Choir - Sunshine Singers
12:15pm - Smash Hits
1:00pm - Almost June
1:45pm - Noah Calderan
2:30pm - Toby Freeman
3:15 - The Opals

HURSTBRIDGE HUB STAGE (powered by e-car!)
10:00am - Adam Whitboi
11:00 - Joel Quinn
12:00 - Dan Vogl
1:00 - Mel Wason
2:00 - Jake Carlson
3:00 - Rory Newman

MUSIC VENUES
Allwood Neighbourhood House:
10:30 - Chocolate Lilies
11:30 - Drum Connection
12:15 - Ben Strong
1:00 - Sonic Fuse
1:45 - Shaggy Soundlords
2:30 - Loose Plans
3:15 - Kimba & Ryan
Between bands - DJ Chronic Hip

Greasy Zoes
TBC

Dorset Place
TBC

Wattle Place (opposite the train station)
11am - TBC
12pm - TBC
1pm - TBC
2pm - TBC
3pm - 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 gymnasium/hall)

Animal Farm

SKATE PARK AREA

Vic Heavy Highland Events showcase (caber toss, stone put)

Scouts: Sausage sizzle

Skate/BMX/Scooter Comps:
TBC

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

ECMS – Face Painting & Petting Zoo

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

Animal Farm