Kalorama Chestnut Festival

Enjoy a day of family fun on the mountain. Savour the abundant chestnuts, gourmet food, cakes, coffee and mulled wine.

Explore a diverse range of market stalls showcasing local artisan makers, creators, growers and purveyors. 

What to expect:
- Delicious roasted chestnuts
- Poffertjes
- Homemade cakes
- Sausage sizzle
- Local restaurant food stalls
- Food vans
- Mulled wine
- Coffee, tea and chai
- Local handmade crafts
- Local produce
- Entertainment

The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a community event that raises funds for the Mount Dandenong Preschool and Primary School. The festival is run by a group of volunteer parents, carers and educators, and has been a hills institution for almost 40 years. 

When

Location

Car parking is available around the oval and is managed by the Ferny Creek Club Scouts. The cost is $5 per car, with proceeds going to the Ferny Creek Club Scouts.

If parking around the local area, please respect the neighbours and avoid parking across driveways. Or better yet, help reduce carbon emissions (and trying to find a car park) and take a bus to the Festival!

Kalorama Memorial Reserve, 1196 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Kalorama, 3766, View Map

Photo Gallery