Knox Carols 2024
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Wally Tew Reserve FTG | Bayswater, VI
Knox Carols is a free event that warmly welcomes our diverse community to come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and a magical evening of entertainment.
📅 Saturday 14 December, 4pm-10pm
📍 Wally Tew Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully
View the full program below.
FREE entry.
This is a drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free event.
We ask that you leave your pets at home (assistance dogs welcome).
BYO picnic rug, low back chairs or back rests.
Bring an LED candle or torch, and your best Christmas attire!
For more information 👉 www.knox.vic.gov.au/carols
Thank you to our Program Partner, Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne.
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🎅 Free Family Activities (4-8pm):
• Face painting
• Kids activities
• Roving Christmas performers
🎶 Pre-Show Entertainment (5:30-7:30pm):
• Knox Factor Grand Final
• Knox City Sings (Community Choir)
• Kim Annette Dance Studios
• DanceXpress Academy
🎙 Main Carols Concert (8-10pm):
• Bernard Curry, Master of Ceremonies
• Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne
• Halo Ensemble and Soloists
• Shannen Wick
• Thomas McGuane
• Caitlin Spears
• Carla Venkataya (Knox Factor Winner 2023)
• 3D Arts presenting Santa's arrival
💥 There will be no fireworks this year due to works on the second oval. This is the only place we can launch fireworks safely.
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🥫 Food Donations with Outer East Foodshare:
We have partnered with Outer East Foodshare to provide emergency food relief to those in need this festive season.
For those who wish to donate, there will be a food donation point at Knox Carols, accepting canned foods, packets of biscuits, pasta sauces, simmer sauces and spreads.
Please ensure all food donations are within their use by dates and not damaged in any way.
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🚲 Getting there:
• There is no public parking at the event. Where possible please consider walking, riding or taking public transport to the event.
• A free shuttle bus will run between Ferntree Gully Train Station and the event on a continuous loop. Please note that the shuttle is unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• Accessible parking is located via the Burwood Highway entry.
• If driving, please observe parking restrictions. Residential restrictions apply.
• Main pedestrian entry is located at the north end of Brenock Park Drive, providing direct access to the oval.
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📢 Accessibility:
• Accessible parking is located within the reserve with close access to the oval. Enter and exit via the Burwood Highway entrance.
• There are permanent sealed paths throughout the event site, including a path connecting the accessible carpark to the oval.
• A chill out space is available, providing a quiet space to break away from the event.
• Auslan interpreters will be on stage throughout the main show program.
• A permanent Changing Place toilet is located near the Wally Tew windmill, along with other accessible amenities.
If you have any queries regarding accessibility at the festival, please email [email protected] prior to the event date.