Popular Djerriwarrh Festival is back bigger and better than ever
Published on 08 November 2024
The City of Melton’s biggest and best family festival is back with a bang when Djerriwarrh Festival returns on Saturday 23 November with its family-friendly vibes and jam-packed schedule.
Celebrations will kick off with the annual Djerriwarrh Festival Street Parade at 11.30am with floats and dances and costumes galore and continue until 9pm when, weather permitting, the festival concludes with a dazzling fireworks display.
From 12pm, High Street Melton will spring into life with live music, market stalls, food trucks and tonnes of activities to keep the kids and the family entertained.
The world comes to Melton as the city’s multicultural communities showcase their traditional dance and music with a series of interactive and vibrant intercultural performances on the Main Stage.
Along High Street, our intercultural communities will be showcasing traditional dance, food and music while the more adventurous can meet local wildlife and even a dingo over at the pet expo.
There will be roving performers, art installations and lots more happening throughout the day including the new fit and informed zone where local businesses and sports clubs will showcase their wares.
Sustainability village is the place to go to find tips and tricks on how you can make the world a more sustainable place for the future. And don’t miss the market stalls where you are sure to find something special to take home.
There’s also plenty of options to tempt the tastebuds. With more than 20 different vendors specialising in a variety of food and drinks.
The Superjesus will be the headline act on the main stage in a line-up that also features Bachelor Girl, Sara Berki and Charlie Needs Braces.
When: Saturday 23 November 2024
Where: High Street, Melton. Between Smith Street & Hannah Watts Park
Time: 11.30am – 9pm
Quotes attributable to City of Melton Council CEO Roslyn Wai
“Our popular Djerriwarrh Festival is jam-packed with so many great things to see and do for the whole family.
"With a colourful street parade, loads of market stalls, food trucks, activities and an exciting live music line-up it promises to be fun and entertaining.’’
"This is a great chance to plan to meet up with friends and family to create some new memories at this much-loved local festival."