How to get involved
Applications are now closed.
Town Park, Croydon will come to life each November for Maroondah Festival.
Attracting more than 25,000 attendees each year, Maroondah Festival is one of the region's largest community events, bringing people together to enjoy a vibrant program of live entertainment, activities, food and community experiences for all ages and interests.
Businesses, community organisations, performers and sponsors are invited each year to be part of the festival through a business site, community display, stage performance, workshop, interactive activity or sponsorship opportunity.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss participation please don’t hesitate to contact us: maroondahfestival@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
Ways you can get involved
Types of participation/sites
Community Sites
- Promotional stalls. Share information about your organisation and services.
- Fundraising stalls. Engage the community while raising funds for your cause.
- Food stalls and cooking demonstrations. Showcase traditional cuisines and culinary skills.
- Cultural performances. Present music, dance, or other performances that reflect your heritage.
- Interactive workshops. Conduct activities like dance, art, or craft workshops to engage attendees.
Commercial / Local Business Sites
- Exhibitor stalls. Promote your products and services to a broad audience.
- Sponsorship packages. Enhance your brand visibility through various sponsorship opportunities.
- Interactive activities. Engage festival-goers with interactive displays or demonstrations.
Marketstalls
Market and Artisan Businesses are invited to attend, offering a diverse range of handcrafted gems and wares, jewellery, clothing, home décor as well as delicious homemade cakes, condiments and gourmet delights, and more.
Food Vendors
Food trucks, food vendors, coffee and beverage operators can apply to attend each year.
Performers
Soloists, cultural groups, bands (all genres including contemporary and concert/brass band), children’s entertainers and roving entertainers are invited to apply. There are opportunities on the main stage, community stage, and kids' stage plus a number of demonstration areas including the Fun and Fitness area and Cooking Demonstration Stage.
Sponsorship opportunities
As a Festival sponsor your brand will be seen on various elements of the event, including promotional activities, reaching over 25,000 attendees.
We offer a range of marketing channels and opportunities to promote the event and partnership.
If you would like to find out more about sponsoring Maroondah Festival please contact maroondahfestival@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
Further information
For further information on the application processes, please contact the Maroondah Festival Team on maroondahfestival@maroondah.vic.gov.au or 1300 88 22 33 or 03 9298 4598.