Gulf Station Heritage Festival

Name: Gulf Station Heritage Festival
Start: 2025-10-26T00:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-10-26T05:00:00+11:00
Location: Gulf Station

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 12:00 am to 05:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Gulf Station | Yarra Glen, VI

A spring celebration of traditional trades, local stories and fun for the whole family.
Step back in time this spring at the Gulf Station Heritage Festival in Yarra Glen. This family-friendly event offers a unique glimpse into the past, where traditional trades and local stories come alive in a historic setting.
Experience a day brimming with hands-on activities and demonstrations that showcase the skills and craftsmanship of yesteryear. From butter churning, apple coring and rope making to rare trade displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Kids will be entertained with activities, plus enjoy live music.
Stroll through the historic homestead, outbuildings, and gardens, either on a guided tour or at your own pace, and stock up for your garden at the plant sale. Browse through market stalls featuring local artisans, and support community groups and clubs.
Pack your own picnic to enjoy amidst the heritage grounds, or purchase on the day from one of the food vans or sausage sizzle.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
🗺️Guided Tours: Discover the history of the Gulf Station homestead and garden, established in the 1850s.
🪵Craftsmanship in Action: Watch blacksmithing demonstrations, Blade Shearing demonstrations and woodworking, and learn the art of traditional rope-making.
🍎Hands-On Activities: Try butter churning and apple coring using time-honoured techniques.
🐴Heritage Displays: See working horses, rare breed animals, and vintage model trains in action.
🍷Food, Coffee & Wine: Community BBQ, Coffee Van with Cakes & Biscuits, Food Vans, and Wine Tasting & Sales.
Join us for a day of fun, history, and community spirit at the Gulf Station Heritage Festival—a celebration of the skills, stories, and traditions that shaped the region.
Proceeds from the day support the National Trust and its efforts in preserving Victoria’s heritage.