2024
Red Gum Festival
Nestled on the banks of the Wannon River, in the heart of Red Gum Country, Cavendish is looking forward to bringing you the third Red Gum Festival.
Through a diverse range of activities visitors will enjoy, explore and learn about our unique local environment.
Join us to celebrate the magnificent and iconic Red Gum!
Celebrating Red gums through the arts
Our Sculpture Walk, Red Gum Gallery, Photography & Student Exhibition will showcase a celebration of the mighty Red Gum and its environment.
Sponsors & Supporters
Our red gums
opening gala
Friday 12th April
Come and join us in the Red Gum Gallery for a night of drinks, canapés, art and great company.
festival day EVENTS
DONATION ENTRY TO MAIN FESTIVAL DAY!
Please consider how much effort and costs have gone into the fabulous range of experiences on offer when deciding how much to contribute. All donations go towards the running of the festival and community projects. Thank you, RGF Team
wonderful workshops
Browse and book tickets for a wonderful and varied selection of workshops being held throughout the day. Be quick - some of them book out very fast!
Red Gum Run & Ramble
A fabulous start to your festival journey. Join us for an energising run or a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Wannon.
Commencing 8am
Fun for KIDS of all ages
The kids will be busy and inspired all day with so many things planned especially for them!
Head to the Family & Friends Cafe for some chill out time and something delicious to eat whilst supporting the Cavendish Primary School & Kinder
Only $10 for all day fun!
Get your kids wristband at the entrance or the Family & Friends Cafe.
the red gum market
Artisan wares, local produce, art, books, jewellery and much more. The Red Gum Market will have something for everyone.
Wood turning, Timber Milling & Blade Shearing DEMOS
Come along and check out some amazing artisans and experts at work. Details coming soon
Environmental Forum
Featuring renowned guest speakers and experts in the field.
live on the red gum stage
We have some fantastic musicians gracing our stage this year, topped off with crowd favourite Old Melbourne Road
celebrating red gums through the arts
Visit our Red Gum Gallery, take a meander along the Sculpture Walk, check out the Student Gallery and our amazing Photography Exhibition. Launching at the Opening Gala, Fri 12th April (ticketed event) Open Sat 9-5 and Sun 9-12 LOCATED SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL, Cavendish
Sun 9-11
Blade shearing demos
Come along and see the art of blade shearing in action.
Near the CFA Shed, Main Street
dog high jump
They say every dog has its day.....
Well Sat 13th April could be it!
Dogs of all shapes and sizes welcome!
CAVENDISH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sunday Environmental bus tours
EVENT INFORMATION
Get in Touch
Address
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Barker Street and surrounds
Cavendish, Victoria 3314
Hours
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Friday Opening Gala 7pm-10 (ticketed event)
Sat 13th Main Festival Day 10-8pm
Check program for events that start earlier on the Sat. (from 8am)
Sun 14th - Bus Tours commencing from 9am
Red Gum Gallery open 9-12