The PAVE Festival (formerly known as the Emerald Winter Fest and Emerald Funfest), is an annual festival in the Dandenong Ranges that held in April...
Dandenong Ranges Events
The Dandenong Ranges houses some of the most beautiful and colourful gardens that boast an inviting atmosphere, especially in summer. Visitors from different parts of the state head to the region to enjoy an array of popular events that the area has to offer.
Whether it is the popular spring fest or the many garden festivals, the events in the Dandenong Ranges include many choices to showcase the area’s intrinsic beauty and rich heritage.
2019/2020 Dandenong Ranges Calendar of Events & Festivals
With a number of breathtaking gardens, the Dandenong Ranges hosts an array of seasonal festivals. Set on the stunning landscape, adjacent fern gullies, beautiful cliffs and many scenic points, the area offers a number of unique event venues perfect for a family functions, community and corporate events.
Many people choose the quaint garden areas for their weddings and birthday parties. The Japanese garden festival at the National Rhododendron Garden and the Tesselaar Tulip Festival are two major tourist drawcards in this area.
Apart from the garden festivals, other events also include many seasonal community events; which boast an array of amusement programs, fun-filled shows, activities, shopping opportunities and educational programs. The area’s art galleries and museums also host annual community-based art and cultural festivals
No matter what your interest is, you’ll find something interesting amongst the events hosted in the Dandenong Ranges. Browse through the vibrant event calendar and explore the area’s popular festivals and seasonal events.
The PAVE Festival (formerly known as the Emerald Winter Fest and Emerald Funfest), is an annual festival in the Dandenong Ranges that held in April each year. The PAVE Festival runs for 8 days over the school holiday/...
The Dandenong Ranges’ Puffing Billy train is a must visit tourist attraction in the Dandenong Ranges. For fitness enthusiasts, what better way to explore this region by taking part in the Great Train Race against...
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a beloved Dandenong Ranges community event that has been running for over 30 years. Come along with your friends and family and enjoy all things chestnut with food and festivities...
Come down to Jazz on Puffing Billy and spend an evening on the iconic Puffing Billy Railway with a live jazz performance as you enjoy a delicious meal. Bring your friends and family as you will be treated to a fantastic...
With the temperatures plummeting in winter, the Dandenong Ranges is a great place to celebrate Christmas in July with a number of restaurants hosting cosy lunches and dinners. With frost on the ground, and maybe even a...
Those looking to attend the Tesselaar Tulip Festival will be happy to know that it is only one hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD. This popular yearly event is renowned for its array of amazing display of tulip flowers...
As thousands travel to Munich for Oktoberfest, Melbourne residents are treated to a huge range of events as they celebrate their own version of Oktoberfest in various venues around Melbourne. Why not make a day of it...
Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden & Nursery, Kalorama, VICTBA - Oct 2019
The Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges is a tour event which takes visitors to some of the finest private gardens in the Dandenong Ranges. Many of the gardens on the tour are not open to the public, so this...
The Stringybark Festival is a sustainability festival which is held at the Rowville Community Centre in October each year. This festival is all about empowering the local community to live sustainably with information...
Every year, the Warratina Lavender Farm opens its doors for the Open Garden Weekend which is held in November each year. The private gardens are open to the public where you can take walks through the beautiful gardens...
The Giro Della Donna is a cycling race that occurs in November each year between Warburton and Mt. Donna Buang. The race takes place over 107kms of road with a climb of more than 2,700 metres making this a challenging...
The Kids Fun Run with Thomas is an annual fundraising event which raises thousands of dollars for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre in Glen Waverley. Each year, hundreds of kids aged between 3-12yrs take part in this...
The Roller Coaster Run, a marathon held in the Dandenong Ranges, features a 21.5km trail and a 43km trail (consisting of two laps of 21.5kms). Visitors looking to participate in the Roller Coaster Run should check the...
Each year Cloudehill Gardens hosts an event to celebrate the arrival of the beautiful Autumn colours known as the Cloudehill Festival of Flowers. Each year the owners of this beautiful garden open their gates to welcome...
Thanks to its previous success, the Herb and Chilli Festival is back and bigger than ever. Taking place in March each year and held in Wandin, the festival will include exhibits, stalls and of course, a chilli cook-off...
It doesn’t appear that Selbyfest ran in 2019. Stay tuned for details of a 2020 event The charming village of Selby is nestled in the suburbs of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Selby is a town best known for a...
The Dandenong Ranges Open Studios is where talented artists open their doors to their usually hidden studios and visitors can get a sneak peek into the creative process. With heaps of studios open including painting...