Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair

Next date: Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

What’s on in Lilydale on SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2025? THE LILYDALE MELBA FESTIVAL & STREET FAIR!

Commencing at 9am in the Main St Service Road and Clarke Street - Wander around a large range of 100+ market stalls with an amazing array of fresh produce, food, unique wares, original hand-made craft, homemade treats, artwork, jewellery, clothing, accessories, natural beauty products, and more! Classic Car Show n' Shine plus LOADS of FREE children’s activities such as face painting, cookie decoration, tote bag making, ceramics painting, sensory space, plus come and try sports and games!

Our fabulous Street Parade starts at 10am with Fire trucks, Classic Cars, local schools, sporting, and scouting groups, roaming performers, skaters, marching band, and even a doggie fashion show! Call into the HUGE CFA Open Day and Emergency Services displays and activities to join in the fun & games and learn about fire behaviour & control.

Soak up the atmosphere of music and entertainers on the lawn with live performances throughout the day at the Main Stage located at Ralph Goode Reserve (Lilydale Cenotaph) as well as a First Nations story-time and cultural experience.

As part of the celebration of Lilydale’s heritage; you will see people wandering the area in vintage style dress PLUS for just $5 you can join a guided walking Heritage Tour of Melba Park and surrounds starting from the LilydaleHistorical Society Banner near the main stage at 10:45 am, 12:45 pm, and 2.45pm. Finish with a ringing of the significantly historical Lilydale Fire Bell. Engaging tours to learn about the rich history and heritage of Lilydale, and the town’s unique connection to Dame Nellie Melba, who was once the most famous woman in the world!

As well as enjoying the market stalls and entertainment, why not take the family across the road to the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Castella St for some fun, creative activities and exhibitions! All ages are invited to make Melba-inspired artworks throughout the day and to explore the exhibitions. Entry is free!

AND don’t forget the Pool Party with inflatables at the Lilydale Outdoor Pool located at the end of Market St - open 9am to 3pm. Loads of fun and the entry is free!