The Myrtleford Festival

Things change with time, including names. In 1981, our Festival became known as the Tobacco, Hops & Timber Festival to acknowledge the growing importance of the region’s forestry & timber industry. Things were happening!

A final name change happened in 2008, bringing us to the current Myrtleford Festival. This new name reflected the Festival’s shift over time from being a harvest-celebration to a broader, community-focused affair. It shows the pride we have for our amazing home district, and gives everyone some ownership of their Festival.

Every year, our Festival gives the community an opportunity to get together, have fun and relax over the Victorian Labour Day long weekend. The core events that form the foundation of each Festival:

• Festival Ball & Festival Queen challenge
• Local Food Stalls
• Festival Markets – everything from socks to arts and crafts
• Nevin Lenne Gross Gala Parade
• Festival Dots campaign

The Festival is then filled up with dozens of events & activities organised by various community groups, clubs & businesses, and held throughout Myrtleford & the district.

Our Program includes art & craft exhibitions, sporting events, guided walks, industry open days and much more. You can even get buzzed on a helicopter flight over our town!