The Eynesbury Winter Festival is returning for this year’s school holidays.
Held at the Eynesbury Estate Homestead, the all-ages festival will span from Thursday, June 27, to Sunday, July 14, and boast a variety of activities and special guests.
This includes DJ Lenny Pearce, former Olympic gold medalist Steve Hooker, and players from Western United Football Club.
Pearce will play a special opening weekend set at Winter Solstice, which takes place on Saturday, June 29.
Pearce said on a personal level, the occasion had a particular sentiment attached to it.
“I create a lot of my music right here at home in Eynesbury, and there’s something so unique and special about launching my new album where it all began,” he said.
His debut album, The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence, is a reimagining of classic Wiggles hits in the form of electronic dance music.
Pearce is not the only one bringing the heat for the Winter Solstice Night – there will also be a fireworks display and giant bonfire.
Kids’ Fun Day, on Saturday, July 6, will be hosted by Hooker and Western United players will engage in a penalty shootout with attendees.
Festival-goers can also expect to enjoy an ice rink, carnival zone, night market, ice hockey exhibition match, and food trucks.
Resimax Group founder and managing director Ozzie Kheir said the occasion would be a highlight for families and showcase life in the area.
“The Eynesbury Winter Festival is an opportunity for us to share Eynesbury’s unique nature with people across Melbourne and celebrate the growing community we have helped to build here,” he said.
Details: eynesbury.com.au/winter-festival/
Eddie Russell
