City of Melton residents are invited to save the date for Djerriwarrh Festival 2026, returning to High Street, Melton on Saturday 7 November.
This year’s festival will have a refreshed format designed to create a more connected, family-friendly celebration from 2pm to 9pm.
The event will feature free entertainment, activities, food, markets along High Street and live music performances between 2pm and 9pm. The festival will be capped off with a fireworks display, weather permitting.
Families can enjoy roving performers, art installations, children’s entertainment, hands-on workshops, food vendors, and plenty of surprises throughout the afternoon before settling in for an evening of live music and fireworks.
The Playground on the Civic Lawn will offer a range of free, family-friendly activities, including the Trash Puppets Workshop, Giant Bubble Zone, 10-minute dance parties, a wildlife display and craft workshops.
The Good Sports Hub will feature sport, circus activities, fitness workshops, local clubs and plenty of opportunities for festivalgoers to get involved.
Festival Central will feature a BMX showcase and workshops, a Market Village and circus performances. Food lovers will also have plenty to choose from, with more than 20 vendors offering a variety of food and drinks.