Strawberry & Cherry Festival

12/10/2026

🍓🍒 WE’RE HIRING – JUNIOR & SENIOR STAFF WANTED! 🍒🍓

The Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival is our largest event of the year,(Permit Pending) and we are looking for enthusiastic and reliable junior and senior staff to join our festival team from 13–15 November 2026.

We have a wide variety of roles available, including:

🧹 Cleaning
♻️ Waste management
😊 Customer service and visitor assistance
📍 General event support - Signs, and other activities
🎪 Setup, pack-down and other festival duties

All employees will be paid the applicable award rate for their role and age.

We would also love to hear from local sporting clubs, community organisations and fundraising groups. Some sections of festival work may be suitable for groups wanting to raise funds, including assisting with emptying bins into the onsite skips and other allocated tasks.

Applicants must be reliable, willing to work as part of a team and available during the festival weekend.

To express your interest, please email [email protected] with:

Your name and age
Contact number
Previous work or volunteering experience
Your availability across the festival weekend
The type of work you are interested in

Community groups should include information about their organisation, the number and ages of people available, and their preferred fundraising role.

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested!

07/04/2026

🍓🍒 Calling All Past Strawberry & Cherry Festival Attendees! 🍒🍓

We’re currently working towards entering the Victorian Tourism Awards, and we’d love your support! 💛

If you’ve attended the Strawberry & Cherry Festival, please consider leaving us a review on our Google page and sharing your experience. Your feedback helps showcase our wonderful community event to a wider audience.

https://g.page/r/CYMLZ9RO3OZBEAI/review

We’d also love to hear your ideas! ✨
Have a suggestion for new activities, entertainment, or experiences you'd like to see at this year’s festival? Let us know in the comments or message us directly.

Thank you for being part of our festival community—we appreciate your ongoing support! 🙌

Post a review to our profile on Google

09/03/2026

🌙 Twilight Market This Saturday! 🌙

Come down for a relaxed evening at our community market — a perfect mix of great food, unique market stalls, and live music! 🎶

Dave Marshall will be performing live from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM, with a selection of tunes playing earlier to set the vibe.

Take the time to browse, grab some tasty treats, and just sit back and relax. This isn’t a festival — it’s a small, friendly market designed for our community to enjoy a fun, chilled evening together. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy.
🗓 Twilight Market – Saturday 14th March
⏰ 3:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Maddingley Park - Station Street Bacchus Marsh.
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

24/02/2026

🎈 Balloons by Design is bringing something truly special to the market!

Come and explore a collection of handmade wooden children’s toys, lovingly crafted by a grandfather as his personal hobby. Each toy is carefully made with attention to detail, resulting in unique, timeless pieces that children will treasure for years to come. 🪵✨

From playful wooden animals to interactive puzzles, these toys are not only fun but also encourage creativity and imagination in little ones. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just a thoughtful gift.

Support local craftsmanship and take home a piece of heartfelt handiwork while enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere.

🗓 Twilight Market – Saturday 14th March
⏰ 3:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Maddingley Park - Station Street Bacchus Marsh

See you there! 👨‍👧‍👦🎨

24/02/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Teru Teru Boy to our Twilight Market ✨

Teru Teru Boy creates stunning, handcrafted jewellery using traditional origami techniques and intricate Japanese rope methods. Each piece is carefully handmade, folding and shaping delicate materials into elegant designs that are both lightweight and beautifully unique.

These pieces are more than just jewellery — they are miniature works of art, inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and attention to detail. From elegant earrings to distinctive statement pieces, every item is thoughtfully created and completely individual.

Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift, something special for yourself, or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade creations, Teru Teru Boy’s collection is truly worth exploring.

Join us at the Twilight Market and discover these beautiful designs along with a fantastic lineup of food vendors, local makers, and live atmosphere under the evening sky.

🗓 Twilight Market – Saturday 14th March
⏰ 3:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Maddingley Park - Station Street Bacchus Marsh

Bring your family, meet friends, enjoy dinner, and support incredible small businesses like Teru Teru Boy.
We can’t wait to see you there 🌙

14/02/2026

The cockatoos are keeping us company as we finish setting up tonight's market

13/02/2026

🌿 Eynesbury Market – Sunday 22nd February 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome back some of our favourite stallholders for their return to the market! Come and enjoy the relaxed, country-market atmosphere while browsing a fantastic selection of fresh, local produce:

🍈 Chasney Estate – Fresh olives & premium olive oil
🥚 The Egg Man – Farm-fresh eggs
🍓 The Garden Box – Seasonal fruit & vegetables
🦐 Off the Boat Port Fairy – Fresh seafood

🎶 And to make the day even more special, our favourite bush band Drong and the Crow will be back to entertain us with their lively tunes — a perfect soundtrack to your market visit!

Bring the family, soak up the community vibes, and support these amazing local producers. Whether you’re stocking up for the week or just treating yourself, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Eynesbury Market – Free Entry
🗓 Sunday 22nd February
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🌞 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury

We can’t wait to see you all there — it’s going to be a wonderful day!

12/02/2026

10/02/2026

❤️ Valentine’s Day Food Truck Line-Up ❤️

What a delicious lineup we have for you this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening with family, catching up with friends, or a casual date night, we’ve got dinner sorted.

Here’s who’s joining us:

🍝 Carmela’s Arancini — Arancini & Zeppole
🥐 La Pepette Patisserie — Fresh French pastries by a French pastry chef
🍦 Cruising Creams
🌭 Krazy Rollingdogs — Korean Hot Dogs
🥤 Saccha Sugarcane Kitchen — Sugarcane juice & seafood
🥟 T.J’s Feast — Momos, dumplings, noodles, fried rice, rice paper rolls, croissant sandwiches, crepes
🥔Elephant Rock Calamari
🍝 Mammas Polpette — Italian meatball subs and more

There’s a great range of food trucks to choose from this month, so come hungry and try something new!

Bring a picnic blanket, enjoy live music, and relax in the park while the kids play and the community comes together. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening.
📅 14th February Valentine’s Day
🕔 3.30-8.00pm
📍Maddingley Park.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

30/01/2026

🎨 Kinga’s Art ✨

Every piece from Kinga’s Art is thoughtfully self-designed and completely handmade, making each creation truly one of a kind.

Discover a beautiful collection including:
✨ Intricately wire-wrapped jewellery, perfect for everyday wear or a meaningful gift
🐚 Shell-based wall hangings that bring a natural, coastal feel to any space
👕 Beaded children’s T-shirts, colourful, playful, and full of personality

These unique pieces are created with care, creativity, and a real love of craftsmanship — ideal if you’re looking for something special this Valentine’s Day 💝 or a heartfelt handmade gift.

Come along, meet the maker, and support local creativity at our markets!