August 2024 - Events - What's On

The Cockatoo Country Market is your local artisan market held in Cockatoo in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Where possible stall holders offer locally grown and made products.

The historic Kallista Village Market, held 1st Saturday of the month, was established in 1977, and is one of the original community markets. True to its roots, featuring handmade, homegrown, local, sustainable & ethical products. Enjoy live local music at the Market Stage, under the trees, with a unique relaxed Village vibe. Come support our community groups, young entrepreneurs & local traders!

Rotary Club of Lilydale's Craft and Produce Market has over 35 stalls and easy parking. You'll find a range of local crafts, plants, jewellery and baby clothes as well as fresh eggs, fruit and vegies, honey and other delicious fare to take home or eat browsing for birthday or Christmas presents or just a treat for yourself! Entry is a gold coin donation which funds Rotary's local community projects.

Enjoy live music as you stroll through the food, fashion and homewares stalls. Watch your own oliebollen (Dutch donuts) fried right in front of your eyes, sprinkled with sugar and magic. Snap up your own home made lemon butter, relish or jams before they get sold out (they are our most popular items!). Get some local honey to top up your pantry. A fun day for all the family.

The Gully Market is a long established market that runs every Saturday and Sunday in the carpark of the Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station. Drop in on the way up (or the way down) the mountain and stretch your legs as the Gully Market has lots of craft stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and home made goods.

Monbulk Produce Market at top of main street brings fresh seasonal produce, home baked good and wares to our local town where the community. Make it, Bake it, Grow it. Meet the producers and everyone benefits.

Markets can be seasonal or cancelled due to weather so please check the links for market updates to avoid disappointment.

A place to find all things grown and made with love. Discover original and bespoke design pieces alongside some of the yummiest and freshest produce the area has to offer with live music courtesy of our very talented onsite buskers, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, this is a market for the whole family to enjoy!

It’s time to get out of the cold at SkyHigh Mt Dandenong, one of Melbourne’s best restaurants and August is the perfect time to bring the whole family or a group of friends for an enticing Sunday luncheon. Dining upstairs in our stylish function room, you will have spectacular views across Melbourne from the Mornington Peninsula to Mount Macedon and beyond. Perfect for groups small and large, we also cater for children.

Situated at the base of the mountain on the way to Lilydale the Montrose Market has a variety of craft and fresh produce stalls. Drop in on the way out to the Yarra Valley.

A vibrant and colourful market featuring locally made products and home grown produce right in the centre of town. Visitors can expect a variety of goods including preserves, cakes, hot food stalls, local specialties, vegetables and plants, jewellery, clothing, food, lifestyle products and massage. Don’t forget to bring along your own bags.

Markets can be seasonal or cancelled due to weather so please check the links for market updates to avoid disappointment.

Get ready for the ultimate artistic adventure that combines boundless creativity with breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges in Puffing Billy Railway’s new Paint & Sip experience. Offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature, find inspiration, and explore your artistic side, the three-hour Paint & Sip session starts with a captivating steam train ride from Belgrave to Lakeside, allowing you to traverse the heritage railway route – including the unique opportunity to dangle your legs from the carriage sill – and let the beauty of nature fuel your imagination.

Rekindle the romance of the rails amongst the glamour of the Flapper Era where pearls and feathers, silk bow ties and braces are the fashion, there has been a Murder on the Puffing Billy Express! It promises to take you not only through the forest but to transport you back in time.

With a delicious shared grazing platter served onboard, Puffing Billy Railway takes you on a 50-minute journey through the forest before arriving at the historic Nobelius Packing Shed where the mystery unfolds.

Your main meal and dessert will be served at the Nobelius Packing Shed, with tea and coffee served onboard the train back to Belgrave before your evening comes to an end.

Promoting sustainable living, many of the 90+ stall holders are artisans and craftspeople who have created unique items from recycled materials. Purchase home grown produce including some wonderful gourmet foods. We have a 'garage sale site' and if occupied on the day you visit, who knows what bargain you may find! A jumping castle, farm animals or similar activities for young children are on site at most markets.

Upwey Community Market brings artisan makers, creators & shakers from small local businesses & community groups to town. Bring the entire family to take a stroll & enjoy what's on offer. Chat with the local makers & community groups. We can't wait to welcome you to our family friendly community market.