Maroondah Festival began in 1990 as the Croydon Festival, created to bring together Council, community groups, local traders and businesses from across the local area and surrounding eastern region.
Over the years, Maroondah Festival has evolved in both format and location. Originally held in Town Park alongside the Easter holiday period and BMX Championships, Maroondah Festival later found its home at Croydon Park and, for more than a decade, was held on the third Sunday in February. During this time, Maroondah Festival expanded beyond a single site, incorporating activities across Town Park, Arndale Shopping Centre, Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon Main Street, Croydon Market, Ringwood Lake and Croydon Park.
In more recent years, Maroondah Festival has returned to a one-day format, creating a vibrant and accessible community celebration centred within a single location.
Today, Maroondah Festival attracts more than 25,000 attendees, making it one of Melbourne's largest community festivals and a highlight of Maroondah's annual events calendar.
Over the years, Maroondah Festival has welcomed an impressive line-up of headline performers, including Kate Ceberano, Vanessa Amorosi, Paul Kelly, Diesel and Hunters & Collectors, along with several international acts.
We look forward to welcoming the community back to Town Park this November for another memorable Maroondah Festival.
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