Program

Friday night - River Stage  
Live music  

5.00pm   Lily Jones
6.00pm   The Skiffle Sisters
7.00pm   Diablos
8.00pm   Wasteman

Friday night - Riverbank
Food and activities

Food trucks
Time: 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Info: Enjoy a range of delicious food and drinks

Kids market
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Info: Support children 13 years and younger selling their own creative homemade or homegrown goods
Supported by: Ember Social & Dining
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Dog show and pet parade
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
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

Toy Library
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Info: Lots of fun for littlies
Hosted by: Warrandyte Toy Library

Silent disco
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Info: Everyone’s chance to dance! Wireless headphones pre-set to three playlists.

Saturday - Main Stage
Schools, community groups and live music  

10.40am   MRSS String Ensembles
11.00am   Welcome to Country and Festival Opening
11.30am   Warrandyte Primary School
11.45am    Park Orchards Primary School
12.00pm   Andersons Creek Primary School
12.15pm   Wonga Park Primary School
12.30pm   Red Theatricals
12.45pm   Warrandyte Folk Choir
1.00pm   Chocolate Lilies Choir
1.15pm   Warrandyte High School
1.30pm   The Greatest Shave
2.00pm   O'Ziriguidum Escola de Samba
3.00pm   Tall Dan & the True Stories
4.00pm   Jeane
5.00pm   Chris Cavill
6.00pm   The Foxy Junes
7.00pm   Ingrid & The Ministers
8.00pm   BOTH
9.00pm   Ozone Street

Saturday - River Stage  
Live music

Open mic  
Start time: 11.00am – 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. Free. This is a drug-, alcohol-, smoke- and vape-free event 
Find out more: warrandytefestival.org/battle 
Supported by: Five Star Music, Music Factory Direct, Now and Not Yet
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Saturday - Parade 
Yarra Street

Pre-parade entertainment
Hoodoo Mayhem 

Time: 9.30am  

Location: Warrandyte Community Centre  

Info: 10-piece soul and funk band  

Parade  
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am (plus live pre-Parade entertainment from 9.30am) 
Location: Yarra St, starting at Mitchell Ave and ending at Stiggant St 
Info: Street parade featuring local school children, community groups, sporting clubs, vintage cars and emergency services 
Theme: It takes a village - Celebrating Warrandyte’s volunteers 
Warrandyte Monarchs: Volunteers from Riverflow Recycle, Warrandyte Repair Cafe, and Mange Management 
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
Find out more

Saturday - Upper Reserve
Market stalls, food and activities

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 schools and community groups

Silent disco
Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Info: Choose your tunes from three pre-set playlists. Wireless headphones provided

Saturday - Riverbank
Community stalls, food and activities

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

Road rescue demonstration
Time: 1.30pm – 2.00pm
Info: Stand by as emergency services crews showcase a live demonstration of a road rescue using a real car
Hosted by: Local SES Rescue Crews and CFAs

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 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
Find out more

Saturday - Riverbank Kid’s Zone
Grass area below Community Church

Inflatable climbing and bouldering wall
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Cost: Charges apply
Hosted by: Warrandyte Scouts

Netball shooting
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Info: Practice your shooting skills or create a friendly competition with others
Hosted by: Warrandyte Netball Club

RUCCIS Circus
Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Info: Learn new tricks and circus skills

African Drumming
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm (in 15-minute workshops)
Info: Beat to the rhythm of your own drum

WildlifeXposure
Time: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Info: Meet all your favourite Australian wildlife and exotic animals

Kid’s dodgeball
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
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 5s unable to participate)
Duration: Each match will be 10 minutes and winning teams will continue to the finals
Registration: All players’ parents must register their child at warrandytefestival.org/dodgeball
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Mountain Bike demonstrations
Time: Throughout the day
Hosted by: Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club

Jelly bean races
Time: 2.00pm
Info: Younger kids are invited to test their skills by balancing a jelly bean on a wooden spoon
Hosted by: Warrandyte Netball Club

Ball and racket sports
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Info: Older kids and teens are invited to play a range of sports such as soccer, cricket, badminton, tee ball or pickleball
Hosted by: Manningham Youth Service

Saturday - Billycart Derby
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 cart. Each driver must register at warrandytefestival.org/billycart  
Cost: $10
Thanks to: Warrandyte CFA, North Warrandyte CFA, SES and Warrandyte Police
Supported by: Fox Racing, Bunnings, Rotary Club of Warrandyte, Sassafras Sweet Co. Warrandyte
Find out more

Saturday - Roving entertainers  

1.30pm - 12.30pm Hoodoo Mayhem 
12.20pm - 1.00pm Long Stems (giant tulips) 
12.00pm - 12.40pm Tubby the Robot    
1.15pm - 3.00pm Invey Horn Jam 
12.30pm - 3.00pm Bubble Tonic (giant bubbles)

Around town
Associated events

Warrandyte Donvale Rotary Art Show  
Times: 27 (night), 28 and 29 March 
Location: Community Church, 57 Yarra St 
Tickets, times and further information: warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au  

Warrandyte Historical Society Museum  
Time: 28 and 29 March 
Location: 111 Yarra St 
Info: Preserving and displaying the history of Warrandyte 
Enquiries: 9844 4176 or info@whsoc.org.au 

Gold mine tour  
Time: 28 March from 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 ‘The Vagina Monologues’ 
Dates: Weekends from 13 to 28 March 
Location: Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr Yarra St and Mitchell Ave  
Dates, tickets and info: warrandytearts.org.au 

Warrandyte Historical Society ‘Slab Hut’ tour 
Time: 28 March between 1.30pm - 3.30pm 
Location: Castle Road, North Warrandyte  
Info: The Slab Hut is classified by the National Trust and is regarded locally and by archaeological experts as a rare example of a pioneer home of the 1850s - 1900 era. Due to a later house being built around it, the cottage, of slab with clay infill, rubble chimney and bark roof, is in almost perfect condition. 
Suitable for: The approach to the Hut and the Hut area itself are on uneven ground. A visit is not suitable for people with wheelchairs.  
Parking: There is no parking available. Visitors are advised to walk to the site. 
Cost: Free 
Hosted by: Warrandyte Historical Society volunteers
Enquiries: 9844 4176 or info@whsoc.org.au