We love autumn festivals, and there’s one coming up that will celebrate our favourite veggie, the potato. Drive 90 minutes away from Melbourne to the tiny town of Trentham and have a feast at The Great Trentham Spudfest. This community festival in the Great Dividing Range is back for its 16th iteration, and will showcase the best offerings and products from the region. You’ll have a spudtacular time with plenty of food, local potato growers, music, artisans, activities and more. Check it out on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5.
The Great Trentham Spudfest
The festival will kick off on Saturday with their traditional carnival day. Four main areas around town will be packed with spud food, fresh local produce, local artisan makers, live music, horse and cart rides and fun activities. You can also take a bus tour, led by Trentham Historical Society, and learn about the heritage-protected Spud Huts.
Celebrate Celtic music on Saturday night at the inaugural Spudfest Cèilidh. Put on your dancing shoes and soak in the fun atmosphere at The Factory on Market Street, where Celtic tunes and potato treats await.
On Sunday, take part in Spudfeast, and eat your way through the region at venues like The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham General, Daylesford Cider and more.
You can also go on local farm tours and hear from the growers at Fleurs de Lyonville, Walden Park, Mountain View Garlic and Little Hampton Farm.
Otherwise, journey along the self-guided Farm Gate Trail for more fresh produce. Take part in The Great Spud Scavenger Hunt, take a tour of historic sites like Trentham Cemetery, and sample the famous potato sourdough from the Red Beard Historical Bakery.
The festival is free to attend, but some special events are ticketed.
Find out more here.