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Knox Carols 2024
Join us for a free and festive evening of carols and family entertainment.
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.
Knox Carols by Candlelight will take place on Saturday 14 December 2024 from 4 pm to 10 pm at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.
This is a drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free event. We ask that you leave your pets at home. An ATM is available on site.
Program:
4pm to 8pm - family activities
- Face painting
- Kids activities
- Roving Christmas performers
5:30pm to 7:30pm - pre-show entertainment
- Knox Factor Grand Final
- Knox City Sings (Community Choir)
- Kim Annette Dance Studios
- DanceXpress Academy
8pm to 10pm - main Carols concert
- 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.
Event essentials:
- Come for dinner and enjoy delicious food and beverages for sale.
- Bring your own picnic rug, low back chairs or back rests.
- Bring an LED candle or torch and your best Christmas attire.
- Download the site map
Getting to the carols:
- 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. Download the shuttle bus timetable.
- 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.
Accessibility:
Knox Carols is accessible to people of all abilities.
- 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.
- Download the Access Key
If you have any queries regarding accessibility, contact us on 9282 8000 or email [email protected] prior to the event.
Support your community this festive season:
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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Details
When
Saturday, December 14, 2024
04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where
Wally Tew Reserve
Brenock Park Drive
Ferntree Gully, VIC
Cost
Free
Contact
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Location
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