Highlights

Proudly supported by
Community Bank Eltham Bendigo Bank
Free Rides for younger kids
Alistair Knox Park – 10am to 8pm
Take a spin on the Chair-o-plane or ride around in a teapot! Located near the Main Stage and Panther Place.
District Scouts
Roving Performers
![]() |
Bubble Tonic: Ladles and jellyspoons! Join our Bubble Brothers as they pedal the miracle cure to all your woes… The most epic, the most marvelled of giant bubble shows! Bubble Tonic’s the name, the show is outdoors and there are plenty of seats coz you sit on the floor. Admission is free and you’ll want to pay double, for a photograph of yourself in a bubble! Come one, come all, come short, come tall! Small bubbles, big bubbles, we have ’em all! |
![]() |
Gemma Giraffe: Literally as large as a real giraffe, Gemma towers at 4.6m tall. She can lower her neck to gaze directly at people or walk right over the top of them. Standing beneath Gemma Giraffe always makes for an incredible photo as she is a breathtaking spectacle! |
![]() |
Long Stems stilt performer: The Long Stems are incredible stilt flowers. Full of colour and energy the Long Stems are wildflowers at heart! Part Venus fly trap – when you come up close for a photo, you may find yourself engulfed! These stilt flowers are anything but still life! |
sponsored by
Face Painting
Whats a party without face painting? There will be free face painting in the Park from 11am to 7pm. In addition the 1st North Eltham Scouts will be face painting on the oval for a small donation.
Sponsored by Le Pine Funerals
Eltham Little Theatre
Eltham Little Theatre is a local theatre that supports both adults and children in their acting, theatre and stage craft. We work with many volunteers to create amazing amateur productions five times each year
Nillumbik Shire Council
Come and talk to the friendly team at the Nillumbik Shire Council. There will be information and activities about health and wellbeing programs, disability and career programs.
Silent Disco
4pm to 8pm
Top of Alistair Knox Park
Put on some headphones, choose your music and boogie away in your own space or dance with a friend. 30 minute slots available. Choice of three types of music available and something for everyone.
Gold coin donation appreciated for 30 minute session
Sponsored by
Open Mic
Register to showcase your music/singing talents.
30 minute slots available10am to 4pm.
Sponsor:
.
Camel Rides
Camel Rides. Take a turn around the oval on the camel train and pretend you’re an adventurer in the desert – $15 a ride
.
The Carnival
And for bigger kids – the Carnival.
As usual the Carnival will operate at the Bridge Road end of the Park.
.
Fireworks
Alistair Knox Park
The annual fireworks display is always a highlight of the festival. Come and find a spot on the grass in Alistair Knox Park, bring a picnic or buy some dinner from the range of food options available and listen to music on the Main Stage whilst waiting for the fireworks at dusk – usually around 9pm.
Sponsors: