Details
Celebrating the "Vibrant Community" theme with live music and performances, amusements, food trucks, community and activities for the whole family.
- Date: Saturday 1 March 2025
- Time: 10 am to 10 pm
- Location: Wally Tew Reserve. Brenock Park Drive in Ferntree Gully.
Knox Fest is an all ages, family friendly, alcohol, smoke, vape, drug and pet free event.
There will be no fireworks this year due to works on the second oval. This is the only place we can launch fireworks safely.
Day program (10 am – 5 pm)
- Amusements and rides
- Show n’ Shine Car Show (until 2pm - weather permitting)
- Good Food Hub cooking demonstrations and market
- Food trucks and vendors
- Local stallholders
- Makers Market
- Live music
- Roving performances
- Free activities for the whole family.
Extended Twilight program (5 pm – 10 pm)
A highlight to this year’s event will be the Extended Twilight Program on Saturday from 5pm.
Stay for dinner, tunes and amusements as the sun sets over Wally Tew Reserve.
- Live Music
- Night market
- Carnival amusements
- Food trucks.
Location map
Download the Knox Fest Site Map [PDF 456 kb]
Getting to Knox Fest
There's no public parking at the event. Please walk, ride or take our free shuttle bus to the festival.
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.
- Best pedestrian entry points are via Burwood Highway and Brenock Park Drive
- Bike parking is located near the Lyndale Court entry. Please BYO bike lock
- Accessible parking is located via the Burwood Highway entrance
- No parking on Blackwood Park Drive.
Free shuttle buses to Knox Fest
There will be two free shuttle buses running to/ from the event on a regular loop from 11am.
Buses start from 11am and every 20 minutes (approximately). Buses will not operate between 2:20pm to 2:40pm and 6:00pm to 6:20pm.
Bus 1 route:
- Starts at Ferntree Gully Station
- Ferntree Gully Library entrance
- Brenock Park Drive
- Return to Ferntree Gully Station.
Bus 2 route:
- Starts at Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Kings Park
- Glenfern Service Road
- Brenock Park Drive
- Return to Upper Ferntree Gully Station.
Note to passengers:
- Shuttle bus cannot transport electric wheelchairs or mobile scooters
- There are no seat belts on the buses
- Prams/child seats are the responsibility of the parent/carer/guardian.
Road and park closures
To allow the festival to take place, there will be some limitations to accessing the reserve.
Wednesday 26 February to Thursday 27 February:
- Parts of Wally Tew Reserve will be closed
- No public access to the southern oval
- Limited carpark access (please use the library carpark).
Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March:
- Wally Tew Reserve will be closed
- No access to the playground
- No public access to the southern oval
- Expect road closures and delays in the area.
What to bring?
• Please bring a bottle of water and keep it topped up at our free water station positioned on site
• Dress for the weather - remember to wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Free sunscreen and mosquito repellent stickers will be available at our information booth
• You are welcome to bring in your own food, or purchase some from our many delicious food vendors on site.
What can't I bring?
• No BYO alcohol or glass
• No dogs or pets (assistance or support dogs are welcome)
• Balloons
• Large shade structures.
Lost kids
Get a free wristband - Visit the Information Tent when you arrive to get a free wristband for your child. Write your phone number on the wristband so staff can contact you if your child gets lost.
Found a lost child? Please take the child to the Information Tent or speak to the nearest events team member.
Lost your child? Head to the Information Tent, and the Knox team will assist you.
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 Burwood Highway entrance
- 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.
- Download Knox Fest 2025 Access Key and the Knox Fest 2025 Text Only Access Key
If you have any queries regarding accessibility at the festival, please call the Festival and Events team on 9298 8310 or email [email protected] prior the event date.
Get involved
Applications to participate as a food vendor, stallholder or performer at Knox Festival have closed for 2025.
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