GREAT TRENTHAM SPUDFEST

A GREAT DAY AT GREAT TRENTHAM SPUDFEST

There aren’t many events these days where a family can have a day out without breaking the bank. On Saturday, May 2nd, the Great Trentham Spudfest is one of those rare happenings. Run by volunteers, with support from Hepburn Shire and the local Community Bank, Spudfest is a ticket-free festival where, if you BYO lunch, you can enjoy fun for all the family without opening your wallet. Free entertainment includes live music in four performance locations, clowns, a hay-bale maze, a tractor pull and two vintage and classic car displays. This year, we have added a Sustainability Expo to the mix on the Town Square, showcasing ideas to save the planet.

For those wanting a little more, there are Spuds galore - 24 varieties to buy fresh-fromthe-ground and take home, cooked spuds to

20 eat on the spot (think chips, roasted, roesti, twirly, mash, bravas, soup…) along with a wide range of gourmet produce and wines and beers from the local area. Add in classic kids’ activities like mini golf, a petting zoo and the best face-painting in the country (with award-winning artists on the brushes - yes, really!), an Artisan Market with beautiful hand-made items and a diverse general market at the Historic Railway Station and you literally have something for everyone! You can tour the whole village in a Horse and Cart, or simply stroll the streets including visiting the shops on High Street. You can also feel good about supporting the Trentham community. Spudfest raises much needed funds for two local primary schools and the kindergarten, the Historical Society, CFA and other groups. It’s a day filled with fun that makes a difference.