Program
Program 2025
Warrandyte Festival
28 - 29 March 2025
Stiggants Reserve, Yarra Street, Warrandyte
FRIDAY 28 MARCH
RIVERBANK
Food trucks
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Info: Enjoy a range of delicious food and drinks
Silent disco
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Info: Everyone’s chance to dance! Wireless headphones pre-set to three playlists
Kid's market
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Info: Support children 13 years and younger selling their own creative home made or homegrown goods
Dog show and pet parade
Time: 5.00pm
Info: Show off your cuddly, cute and curious household pets
Safety: Animals must be safe to the public and under owner’s control at all times. Dogs must be on a leash
Registration: At the event
Hosted by: Warrandyte High School
Supported by: Warrandyte Vet Clinic
RIVER STAGE
Live music
5.00pm The Barefoot Dandies
6.00pm Bones & Co
7.00pm Jeane
8.00pm Cookin' On 3 Burners
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
PARADE
Parade
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Location: Yarra St, starting at Mitchell Ave and ending at Stiggant St
Info: Street parade featuring local school children, community groups, sports clubs, vintage cars and CFA trucks
Theme: TREEmendous Warrandyte
Monarchs: Warrandyte’s Pink Ladies
Commentary: Provided at the Community Centre, The Grand Warrandyte, east of Forbes St and Stiggants Reserve
Registration and marshalling information: warrandytefestival.org/parade
Road closure: Yarra Street will be closed to traffic (including buses) between the Kangaroo Ground Road bridge and the Harris Gully Road roundabout, from approximately 9.30am until 11.00am. Please plan ahead
UPPER RESERVE
Art and craft market
Time: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Info: Enjoy a unique array of home- and hand-made art and craft goods from (mainly) local artisans
Food trucks
Time: 10.00am - 10.00pm
Info: Enjoy lots of yummy home-made food and drinks from commercial vendors and local schoools and community groups
Silent disco
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm
Info: Choose your tunes from three pre-set playlists. Wireless headphones provided
MAIN STAGE
11.00am Official Festival opening - Welcome to Country, introduction of local Councillors and Monarchs
11.40am Park Orchards Primary School
12.00pm Warrandyte Primary School
12.20pm Andersons Creek Primary School
12.40pm Wonga Park Primary School
1.00pm Warrandyte Folk Choir
1.40pm Melbourne Rudolph Steiner School
2.00pm O'Ziriguidum Escola de Samba
3.00pm No Sleep till Texas
4.00pm Cath Rutten & the Obvious Choice
5.00pm Mood Spill
6.00pm JC and the Tree
7.00pm Tall Dan & the True Stories
8.00pm BOTH
9.00pm Smoke Stack Rhino
RIVERBANK
Community stalls
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Info: Find out more about local clubs, schools and groups at their information display
Food trucks
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Info: A variety of home-made food and drinks, there’s something for everyone
Clay play: community art making
Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm
Info: All supplies provided
Hosted by: Warrandyte Pottery
Silent disco
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Info: This is everyone’s chance to dance. Wireless headphones pre-set to three different playlists
Road rescue demonstration
Time: 1.30pm
Hosted by: Nillumbik SES, supported by Manningham SES and Warrandyte CFA
Info: Stand by as emergency services crews showcase a live demonstration of a road rescue using a real car
Duck race
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Yarra River (at Police St)
Info: Enter your yellow plastic duck to battle for the glory of making it to the finish line. Will yours be the Duck of the Day? Purchase ducks online, at some local schools/ kinders beforehand, or at the Information Tent during the Festival
Entry time: Ducks must be returned to the Information Tent by 1.00pm Saturday to go into the race
Decorations: To keep our river healthy, only undecorated ducks will compete in the race
Cost: $3.00
KID’S ZONE (RIVERBANK)
Grass area below Community Church
Inflatable climbing and bouldering wall
Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: Charges apply
Hosted by: Warrandyte Scouts
Tug of war
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Info: Starting with an exhibition competition between the Police, SES and CFA before opening to the public. Form your team or join on the day.
Duration: Each competition will be the best of three, and the winning team will continue to the final
Hosted by: Warrandyte Footy Club
WildlifeXposure
Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Info: Meet all your favourite Australian wildlife and exotic animals
Netball shooting
Time 12.00pm- 3.00pm
Info: An opportunity to practice your shooting skills or create a friendly competition with others
Hosted by: Warrandyte Netball Club
Kid’s dodgeball
Time: 1.00pm- 3.00pm
Info: Form your own mixed-gender teams of six in the following year level groups: Prep –2, Grade 3 – 5, Grade 6 – 8, Year 9 –12 (adults, and under 5yrs unable to participate).
Duration: Each match will be 10 minutes and winning teams will continue to the finals
Registration: All player's parent must register their child
Jelly bean races
Time: 2.00pm
Info: Younger kids are invited to test their skills by balancing a jellybean on a wooden spoon
Hosted by: Warrandyte Netball Club
Ball and racket sports
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Info: Older kids/ teens are invited to play a range of sports such as soccer, cricket, badminton, tee ball or pickleball
Hosted by: Manningham Youth Services
RIVER STAGE
Open mic
Start time: 11.00pm - 1.30pm
Info: All ages and capabilities welcome. Length of sets approx. 2–3 songs each. Must be family-friendly music
Registration: Sign up in person at 10.00am - first in, best dressed
Battle of the Bands
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Info: Bands and musicians aged 12 to 25 showcase their epic talent
Suitable for all ages. This is a drug-, alcohol-, smoke- and vape-free event
Line up: Find out more
Supported by: Five Star Music, PMF Graphics, TMC Productions
ROVING ENTERTAINERS
11.30am – 12.30pm Hoodoo Mayhem
11.30am – 2.00pm Dreamy Bear
12.00pm – 3.00pm Bubble Tonic
12.00pm – 12.40pm Tubby the Robot
1.15pm – 3.00pm Invey Horn Jam
POLICE STREET
Billycart derby
Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: Police St
Info: The derby that delivers epic thrills and lots of great prizes and trophies!
Ages: 8 – 15, plus a race for parents
Specs: Billy carts must meet strict safety criteria available at warrandytefestival.org/billycart
Registration: One driver per one cart. Each driver must register
Cost: $10
Thanks to: Warrandyte Police and CFA
Supported by: Warrandyte RSL, Carter Art, Bicycle Superstore Nunawading, Bunnings, Fox Racing Australia and Sassafras Sweet Company
Around Town (Associated Events)
Warrandyte Donvale Rotary Art Show
Times: 7.00pm-9.00pm on Friday night (opening night), and 10.00am-4.00pm on Saturday and Sunday
Location: Community Church, 57 Yarra St
Tickets, times and further information: warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au
Warrandyte Historical Society Museum
Time: Saturday and Sunday
Location: 111 Yarra St
Info: Preserving and displaying the history of Warrandyte
Enquiries: 9844 4176 or info@whsoc.org.au
Gold mine tour
Time: Saturday 29 March 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: Meet at 104 Webb St
Info: Explore the history of gold discovery in Warrandyte
Attire: Please wear sturdy footwear and bring a hat, sunscreen, and water
Cost: Donation to Bush Heritage (not compulsory)
Hosted by: Jenny Drummond and Peter Hanson
Warrandyte Theatre Company presents ‘When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs’
Location: Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr Yarra St and Mitchell Ave
Dates, tickets and info: warrandytearts.org.au/theatre