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Knox Fest 2025 – Free Family Festival & Twilight Market in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Knox Fest 2025

Knox Festival 2025

A vibrant community celebration in Ferntree Gully!

Join the excitement at Knox Fest 2025, a free community event happening on Saturday, 1st March 2025, from 10 AM to 10 PM at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, 1st March 2025
  • Time: 10 AM - 10 PM
  • Location: Wally Tew Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully
Knox Fest is an all-ages, family-friendly event that is alcohol, smoke, vape, drug, and pet-free.

Day Program (10 AM - 5 PM)

  • Amusements & Rides
  • Show n' Shine Car Show (Until 2 PM, weather permitting)
  • Good Food Hub - Cooking Demos & Market
  • Food Trucks & Vendors
  • Live Music & Roving Performances

Extended Twilight Program (5 PM – 10 PM)

A highlight to this year's event will be the Extended Twilight Program on Saturday from 5pm. Stay for dinner, tunes and amusements as the sun sets over Wally Tew Reserve.

  • Live Music
  • Night Market
  • Carnival Amusements
  • Food Trucks

Come and be part of an unforgettable community event filled with fun, food, and entertainment!

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FESTIVAL times & dates...

FESTIVAL DATES

March 1, 2025

OPENING TIMES

Festival Opens at : 10:00 am

Festival Closes at : 10:00 pm

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EMAIL
knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au
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9298 8000

WEBSITE
https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events-activities-and-festivals/festivals-and-civic-events/knox-festival
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Knox Fest 2025 Program

Kids Activities (10 AM – 5 PM)

Keep the little ones engaged with an exciting range of activities!

  • True Fairies “Beach Party”
  • Circus Workshops by Ruccis
  • Roving Performers & Stilt Walkers
  • Glow Show Exhibition (Primary Schools)
  • Toddler Messy Play Space
  • Library Storytime
  • Drumming Workshop at the First Nations Hub

Interactive Workshops (10 AM – 5 PM)

Join in on engaging workshops and hands-on activities!

  • Neon Craft Workshop – hosted by Flexi Dome Events
  • Basketball Clinic & Dunking Competition
  • Djembe Drumming Workshop
  • Bee Hotel Workshop
  • Cookie Decorating
  • First Nations & Multicultural Activities
  • Arts Workshops
  • Woodworking Workshop (Pay as you go)

Youth Hive (10 AM – 9 PM)

Fun and free activities for ages 12-25

  • Shipping Container Painting
  • Mini Golf
  • Free Popcorn
  • Youth Chillout Zone

Come & Try – Active Hub (10 AM – 5 PM)

Experience different sports and leisure activities!

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Martial Arts

Global Kitchen (11 AM – 5 PM)

Hourly Ready Steady Cook competitions!

  • 11 AM: Knox Chinese Elderly Club
  • 12 PM: Melbourne All Abilities Lions Club
  • 1 PM: Mountain District Learning Centre
  • 2 PM: Westfield Knox vs Feed One Feed All
  • 3 PM: CFA vs SES
  • 4 PM: The Basin Backyard

Rides & Amusements

Standard rides: $7 per ticket

Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets for $60 (10 AM – 5 PM)

Live Entertainment

Canopy Stage

  • JC and The Tree
  • Indigenous Outreach
  • Malcura
  • Chris Cavill

Community Stage

  • The Knox School Choir
  • Belly Dancing
  • All Stars Choir
  • Street Dance Studios

Important Information

What to Bring

  • Water bottle (free refills available)
  • Sun protection
  • Food or money for vendors

What NOT to Bring

  • No alcohol or glass
  • No pets (except assistance dogs)
  • No balloons or large structures

Getting There

Free Shuttle Buses Available!

No public parking – please walk, cycle, or use our shuttle service

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Things to note..

WHAT TO BRING:
• Please bring a bottle of water and keep it topped up at our free water station positioned on site • Dress for the weather – remember to wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses • Free sunscreen and mosquito repellent stickers will be available at our information booth • You are welcome to bring in your own food, or purchase some from our many delicious food vendors on site
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
• No BYO alcohol or glass • No dogs or pets (assistance or support dogs are welcome) • Balloons • Large shade structures.
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