Djerriwarrh Festival shines again

Melton. 2016 Djerriwarrh Festival. Fire Twirling. Picture Melton City Council.

Crowds of festival-goers packed Melton’s 37th Djerriwarrh Festival at the weekend.

The day kicked off with a street parade of storytime characters heading down High Street to the Melton Recreation Reserve.

There was plenty to see and do, including free hip-hop workshops for teens and petting zoos for the littlies.

The bonfire was lit at 7.45pm before the festival’s epic fireworks finale at 10pm.

Melton council chief executive Kel Tori said the festival had a “long tradition” of bringing everyone together and showcasing the town’s diverse community.