PAVE Festival

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 eight days over the school holiday/ Easter period, which makes it a great family activity for all to enjoy while the kids take a break from school.

Held in the town of Emerald, the PAVE Festival welcomes a vast number of visitors from all across the nation. This community event includes an array of exhibitions, great music, dance shows and a variety of quality goods stalls for attendees to explore. There will also be a fantastic masquerade ball where you can dress up in formal wear or a costume and wear your best Venetian mask. Finger food and drinks available.

Come here to indulge in a festive atmosphere and enjoy many free entertainment and activities. There are puppeteers, comedy shows, live bands, storytelling, workshops, walking tours, and so much more. The PAVE Festival has something for everyone, so bring your whole family to this fun event.

Due to this event’s increasing popularity, the number of visitors attending is increasing every year. Therefore on the event day, you will see several road closures on the junction of Kilvington Drive, Heroes Avenue and Puffing Billy.

Also, while attending the PAVE Festival, you should explore the charming Emerald township and its many scenic attractions.