Celebrate Mooroolbark is back in Hookey Park on the 18 and 19 March from 10am-4pm with a huge festival planned to celebrate its 21st birthday.
The festival begins on Saturday with a Welcome to Country and performance by the Yeng Gali Mullum Singers, which sets the tone for the focus on culture which is carried throughout the entertainment program, celebrating the diverse cultures of the Mooroolbark area.
Then enjoy a full day of food, stalls, kids’ activities such as competitions, mini golf, craft and colouring, lucky straws, active living area, amusement rides, community stalls, and so much more.
Sunday sees a repeat of Saturday’s highlights with the additions of the Classic Car Show in the Terrace Car Park hosted by Mr Excited with the Infernos, coffee, food and a bar, and The Yarra Valley Wool and Handicrafts Show a short walk away at the community centre with over 50 wool and makers stalls, competitions, and a fashion parade.
The Festival could not run without the amazing sponsors and the committee thanked Yarra Ranges Council, Methven Professionals Mooroolbark Real Estate, Living Today Magazine, Mooroolbark Community Bank, GRV Print, Ross McKay Creative, Lions Club Croydon Mooroolbark, Sonja Terpstra MP Eastern Metro, Comprehensive Tagging Services, plus all the smaller sponsors and donors that help to create and an amazing festival.
