Knox Fest 2026
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 12:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Wally Tew Reserve FTG | Bayswater, VI
🎡 Knox Fest is a free community event welcoming locals to come together and celebrate community life.Featuring a range of activities for the whole family including live music, amusement rides, cooking demonstrations, food trucks, arts and outdoor play, kids activities, active hub, community and market stalls, ‘come and try’ activities, fireworks and heaps more!
📅 WHEN: Saturday 28 February 2026, 10am-10pm
📍 WHERE: Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully
FREE entry.
More info 👉 www.knox.vic.gov.au/knoxfest
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Important event info:
This is a smoke, vape, alcohol, drug and pet free event (assistance dogs welcome).
There will be a fireworks display at 9:45pm. Please secure all pets indoors during this time.
Help prevent lost kids by picking up a wristband for your child at the Info Tent.
No general parking is available at the festival - patrons are encouraged to walk, ride, take public transport or the free Knox Fest community bus.
- Best pedestrian entry points are via Burwood Highway and Brenock Park Drive.
- Bike parking is located near the Lyndale Court entry (BYO bike lock).
- DO NOT park on nature strips, in front of driveways or where there is a continuous white line. Adhere to all road rules and signage. No parking on Blackwood Park Drive.
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Free shuttle bus:
There will be two free shuttle buses running to and from the event on a regular loop from 11am (unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs or mobile scooters).
Bus one will run between Ferntree Gully Station and Brenock Park Drive.
Bus two will run between Upper Ferntree Gully Station, Kings Park and Brenock Park Drive.
Buses will not operate between 2:20pm-2:40pm and 6:00pm-6:20pm.
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Accessibility:
We welcome patrons of all abilities, and are keen to support a great day for all, by providing the following accessibility features:
- A Changing Places facility is available at the Wally Tew Reserve, located at the permanent toilet block near the windmill
- Accessible parking is available via the Glenfern Road entrance (new).
- Sealed paths to assist patrons to make their way around the festival. Some activities take place on grassed/uneven surfaces and inside the Ferntree Gully Arts Centre.
- A Chill Out Space is available for those needing a break from the busy festival site.
Where is it happening?
Wally Tew Reserve FTG, Ferntree Gully Football Club, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia, Bayswater
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