October 2026 - Events - What's On

Fill your world with colour and fun at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. With over a million spring flowers in bloom and live entertainment daily there is something for everyone. Enjoy themed events; Rock the Fields, Irish Weekend, Spring Fever, Children's Week 1 & 2, All the Jazz Weekend, Dutch Weekend and Turkish Weekend,

Have you always wanted to try your hand at making your own jewellery? Join one of our hands on workshops on Mt Dandenong where you will learn how to create your own stunning jewellery in our group workshop with a maximum of 4 students. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, these workshop are the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and craft something truly unique to reflect your own personal style.

DEC is our Christmas Twilight Market, 3pm to 8pm.

Market Market day is the first Saturday of every month, except there is no market in January. 8.30am to 1.30pm (Pending weather conditions - not open on Catastrophic declared Fire Danger days.)

DECEMBER MARKET IS A TWILIGHT MARKET 3pm to 8pm

Historic Market Since 1977, 1st Saturday of each Month. True to its roots: handmade, homegrown, local, ethical & sustainable.

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.

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.

The bustling makers market set in the picturesque Puffing Billy Park, Emerald. Over 100 artisan stall holders, food, music, flea stalls and so much more.

Join us for our annual celebration of Oktoberfest. On offer we will have German beer, bratwurst, pretzels, and live music to keep you tapping your toes into the night. Traditional attire is encouraged.

Tickets are $20, include an Oktoberfest themed stein and your first beer on us. 12PM til 6, bar open til late.

Mandala is back at Shedfest. This year they're at The Independent in Gembrook with an Argentinian menu.⁠
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If you were around for the Mandala years, you know what this means - some of the regions most accoladed Pinot and Chardonnay, and with a new pop up cellar door in a hatted restaurant in Gembrook you won't want to miss!⁠
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ARGENTINIAN @ THE INDEPENDENT GEMBROOK⁠
⁠NOTE CLOSING EARLY AT 3PM SATURDAY FOR A WEDDING⁠
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Beef or Potato (V) Empanada - $11⁠
Lasagna croquette - $11⁠
Choripán (pork chorizo sandwich) - $11⁠
Grilled Ox Tongue Crostini - $18⁠
Dulce De Leche Dome, Chocolate Crumble and Salted Caramel Sauce - $

MPM brings fresh seasonal produce and home baked, made & grown to our local town where the community meet the producers and everyone benefits.

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.

2nd Sunday of every month. Show off your cars, grab a coffee and catch up with other car enthusiasts. Explore Gembrook!

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!

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.

Street market located in the Emerald township on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Plants, bread, coffee, clothing, pet accessories, gifts, art, food stalls.

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.

Yarra Valley Wine has gone slightly off the rails. 

Vino Loco is a collaboration between GEMCO Theatre Players and Tiny Block Wine. Enjoy wine from small scale Yarra Valley wine producers while providing the local community an informal, family friendly place to gather, eat and drink well. Think simple, affordable pizza, locally produced bevvies, free wine tastings, DJs and live music. Every Thursday from 4.30pm - 9.00pm. Launching Thursday October 22nd.

You can now enjoy local Yarra Valley wines, winemakers and pizza in the GEMCO carriage Thursday nights from 4.30- 9.00pm. 

An indoor/outdoor country market only 20 minutes from the south-eastern suburbs in beautiful Gembrook. Find crafts, plants, fresh produce, hot food selections fresh coffee. Free entry

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.