Maroondah Festival - Time For Change
The Maroondah Festival has been running for nineteen years. Over this time thousands of people have enjoyed and participated in an entertaining, fun and informative day.
Your feedback
Every year a detailed evaluation is undertaken after the event. Feedback has included:
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Timing of the event in regard to the hot weather
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It is too soon after the Christmas break for many groups and schools to be involved
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A perceived increase in the number of commercial activities on the day
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A general need for change
From the feedback gathered, Council has endorsed that the Maroondah Festival will undergo significant changes, including a different date, a revitalised program and a new location. Although the detail is still to be developed, here's what we know:
| New Date |
The event will be held annually on the Sunday after Melbourne Cup Day in November. Next year the event will be held on Sunday, 8th November 2009 |
| Duration: | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| New Venue: | The Maroondah Festival is returning to its original location - Town Park, Croydon and will incorporate the surrounding community facilities. |
| Vision: | The Maroondah Festival will be a bright & colourful interactive event with a stronger community focus. Taking advantage of the natural shade in Town park the event will meander among the trees and have a relaxed feel for all of the family to enjoy. |
Community workshops
The Maroondah Festival is Council’s largest community event and as such we are keen to involve our community in further developing the new look Festival. Workshops are being held from 7th – 9th October 2008 and we would really like your involvement at one of the sessions. Please download the attached flyer for further information.
Contact us
To oversee the transition from old to new, Council has appointed a Senior Project Management Officer, Lyndal Mackintosh. Lyndal will be working closely with the community over the next 8 months to develop the format for the new event. Lyndal can be contacted on 9298 4431 or alternatively you can email her at lyndal.mackintosh@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
- Festival Workshop Information (PDF, 64 kB)
- Festival Workshop Information (DOC, 507 kB)
