Originating in 1990 as the Croydon Festival, the event encouraged the involvement of Council, community groups, local traders and businesses in the local area and surrounding eastern region.

The Festival has changed over the years, both in timing and location..  Originally starting out in Town park, the event coincided with Easter holidays and BMX championships.

For over a decade, the Festival was held at Croydon Park on the third Sunday in February.  It has been a full weekend event with many lead-up activities, and has covered a large geographical area including Town Park, Arndale Shopping Centre, Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon Park, Croydon Main Street, Croydon Market and Ringwood Lake.

The last few years have seen the Festival return to an one day event held on a Sunday at Croydon Park.

An estimated 30,000 people enjoy the Festival throughout the day - one of the biggest community events in Melbourne and a key event on the Melbourne cultural calendar.

Main Stage headliners have included Kate Ceberano, Vanessa Amorosi, Paul Kelly, Johnny Diesel, Hunters and Collectors, and even a few international acts.

Check out this year's program to see what we have in store for you!