Tarwin Lower Festival

10/10/2026

✨ STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Chewy Buddys! ✨

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Chewy Buddys will be joining our bustling market lineup at this year’s Tarwin Lower Festival! 🛍️✨

Chewy Buddys creates beautiful, handmade sensory products designed to comfort, calm, and support both children and adults. Whether you are looking for specific sensory tools or a unique, thoughtful gift, their range has something for everyone.
Come along to support a fantastic maker and explore their wonderful creations in person!

📅 When: Sunday, 1st November 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Where: Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve (47 Walkerville Rd)

Beyond our incredible market lane, your ticket gives you access to live music across two stages, a massive classic car and machinery display, and 100% FREE kids' rides and amusements! 🎡🎶🏎️

🎟️ Skip the lines and save! Secure your online tickets today

See you there! 💛

10/10/2026

🌿✨ Tarwin Lower Festival 2026 – Your Perfect Day Out! ✨🌿

📅 When: Sunday 1st November 2026 – 10am – 4pm
📍 Where: Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/tarwin-lower-festival--2026
• Adults: $10 (online early bird) | $12 at the gate
• Kids (12–17): $4 (online early bird) | $5 at the gate
• Under 12s: FREE!

🎶 Live Music Line-Up:

Main Stage:
10:30am – Nick Carver
11:30am – Smiley Doherty
12:30pm – Ally Row
1:30pm – Misty Harlowe
2:30pm – Steph Strings

Community Stage:
10:00am – No Promises
11:00am – Venus Loves Ukulele
12:00pm – The Rhythm Makers
1:00pm – Serenity
2:00pm – Taylor Project
3:00pm – Of The Deep End

Emergency Services Hub:
10:00am – Makin’ Music
11:00am – Jessica Songbird
12:00pm – Katie Velour
1:00pm – Jarki

🎪 FREE Kid’s Amusements (10:00am–4:00pm):
• Ariele’s Face Painting
• Aussie Farm Animals Petting Zoo
• Corie Family Show
• Karen Balloons & Glitter
• Little Ryders Pony Rides
• Mumsupials & Sons (Wildlife Education)
• Tractor & Cart Rides

🏆 Fun & Games:
• Sack Races, Egg & Spoon Races, Three-Legged Races, Wheelbarrow Races & Inflatable Pony Races – Register and compete!
• Bubble Play Area
• Tractor Pull & SES Rescue Demonstration – Don’t miss the excitement!
• Car, Bike & Truck Show – Showcase your rides or admire the classics!

🍴 Food, Drinks & Market Stalls:
Satisfy your cravings with delicious treats and browse unique stalls all day long!

🚜 All-Day Highlights:
• Live Music 🎵
• Emergency Services Displays (CFA, CERT, SES, Police) 🚒🚔
• Tractors & Small Engines 🚜
• Family-Friendly Fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎉 Don’t miss out!
Grab your tickets now and join us for a day of music, laughter, and community spirit.

🔗 Get Tickets Here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/tarwin-lower-festival--2026

08/10/2026

The No Reason Party / Karaoke Party is on Saturday 17th October from 6pm. Bookings are essential, you can book your table/seat here https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/karaoke-night-12

Opening performances by Venus Loves Ukulele and Serenity.

Cash draw, door prizes and plenty of other prizes and giveaways.

BYO drinks and nibbles.

The VBCC has kindly donated Sunny the eBus as a FREE courtesy bus for our guests, bookings are essential, you can book your seat here https://events.humanitix.com/karoke-shuttle

The Tarwin Lower Festival is raising money in support of FREE kid's amusements for the entire day at the festival and every cent raised will go towards this.

07/10/2026

The Tarwin Lower Festival is just around the corner, and we’re pleased to announce that the Wonthaggi Girl Guides will be joining the fun with their very own stall! 🎉

Come visit their stall to learn more about the amazing work they do, discover fun activities, and maybe even join in the adventure. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community and support local youth development.

See you there! 🌿✨

07/10/2026

Tickets are on sale now. Ticket link in bio above. 👆

The Tarwin Lower Festival is back for its sixth year on Sunday 1 November, with the annual community celebration at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve shaping up to be its biggest yet. It will be headlined by internationally acclaimed Melbourne-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Steph Strings.

06/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Katie Velour will be performing at this year’s Tarwin Lower Festival!

Catch her live set at the Emergency Services Hub, located right by the main pedestrian entrance. Make sure to head over, grab your spot, and enjoy some incredible live music.

See you all there!

05/10/2026

✨ Light up your day with Moondance Candles at the Tarwin Lower Festival! ✨

Step into a world of fragrant wonder with Moondance Candles, where every candle is a masterpiece of scent, shape, and sustainability. From classic elegance to whimsical designs, their hand-poured candles are crafted to captivate your senses and elevate any moment.

Why you’ll love Moondance Candles:

🕯 Endless scents & shapes: Whether you crave cozy vanilla, zesty citrus, or something uniquely quirky, there’s a candle for every mood.
🕯 Thoughtfully made: Hand-poured with 100% soy wax, ensuring a clean, non-toxic burn.
🕯 Eco-friendly & vegan: Cruelty-free and crafted with sustainable materials, so you can indulge guilt-free.
🕯 Perfect for gifting: A thoughtful, handmade present for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.

Visit their stall at the Tarwin Lower Festival and let the magic of Moondance Candles brighten your day. See you there!

📅 Sunday 1 November 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve

04/10/2026

No Promises are bringing their alt-country sound to Tarwin Lower Festival!

Janine Garvey and Eric Collier will take the stage, delivering songs from their #1 ARIA Australian Country Album SIREN, along with favourites from their catalogue.

Expect powerful vocals, beautiful harmonies, country storytelling and Eric’s distinctive electric guitar.

Hailing from Foster/Venus Bay, No PROMISES are right at home playing to a local crowd — and they’re looking forward to seeing you at Tarwin Lower Festival!

📅 When: Sunday 1st November
📍 Where: Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve
🎟️ Entry: Tickets in bio above

16/02/2026

We are looking for a Volunteer Social Media Liaison to join our team and help grow our festival year on year.

With guidance and support, you will be responsible for creating social media content and posting on Facebook and Instagram as well as moderating and monitoring social media accounts and instant messaging platforms.

Great communication skills and attention to detail are a must, we can work on the rest.

This would suit a marketing student or someone with a keen interest in social media and online marketing who may need to gain real world experience.

This is a great opportunity to build a portfolio and learn the skills of the trade.

Contact Adrian for more information or to express your interest in this role.

☎️ 0407 324 398
📩 [email protected]

03/02/2026

The Tarwin Lower Festival Inc Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up.

📆 Monday 2 March 2026
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Tarwin Lower District Community Health Centre
📍 19 Walkerville Rd, Tarwin Lower

Everyone is welcome.

Committee positions will be elected. Nomination forms are available upon request.

📞 0408 649 000
💻 www.tarwinfestival.com
📧 [email protected]