Liam McNally
Djerriwarrh Festival is returning for its biggest party since 2019.
Having been cancelled the last two years due to COVID-19, the festival is back on November 5 with a street parade including the vibrant community with floats and dances and costumes galore, followed by activities at Melton Recreation Reserve.
Kicking the festival off at 11am on High Street, this year’s theme this year is “celebrate today, imagine the future.”
Then from 12pm Melton Recreation Reserve will be alive with music, a local arts market, food truck alley, pet expo, and heaps of activities for kids.
ARIA award winning band Eskimo Joe will be headlining on the mainstage with huge hits like Black Fingernails, Red Wine, and Foreign Land.
They will be joined by Bodyjar, Maddy Jane and Steph Strings from 5pm.
Intercultural communities will showcase their traditional dance, food and music while the more adventurous can meet local wildlife and even a dingo at the pet expo.
The free event is set to have an explosive finish with a bonfire and fireworks, while the Lions Club of Melton will provide some big carnival rides for the event
Melton Mayor Goran Kesic said this Djerriwarrh Festival will be better than ever.
“It’s going to be the biggest party we’ve had in years,” he said.
“The festival program is jam-packed with so many amazing things to do. From the colourful street parade to the market, food and live entertainment, it’s good family fun not to be missed.”
Details: www.djerriwarrhfest.com.au/Home
