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Maroondah Festival 2026

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

Town Park and Civic Square, Croydon, VIC

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Maroondah Festival 2026 brings one of Maroondah's biggest community celebrations back to Town Park and Civic Square in Croydon for a free day of live entertainment, rides, food, market stalls and community activities.

A Big Day in Croydon

The festival runs from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, with the park and civic precinct filling with performances, hands-on activities, roving entertainment and family-friendly experiences. It is presented by Maroondah City Council and EastLink, and is designed as a broad community day out for families, young people and visitors of all ages.

Activities Across the Festival

Festival-goers can explore a busy program of entertainment and community experiences throughout the day, including:

Live music and entertainment on the main stage
Thrill rides and free kids' rides
Animal and farmyard experiences
Food trucks and festival favourites
Market stalls featuring local businesses, makers and traders
Community groups showcasing local services, activities and opportunities
Roving performers, interactive entertainment, arts, crafts, workshops and hands-on activities
Free native plants, sustainability activities, community giveaways and sponsor activities

Free Entry

Entry to Maroondah Festival 2026 is free. Some attractions, food, market purchases or optional extras may have their own costs, but the main festival entry is free for visitors.

Public Safety

The festival is an alcohol-free, smoke-free, vape-free and dog-free event in the interest of public safety. Visitors can use the contact options on this event page for official event information and updates.

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