WinterFest is coming!

Published on 26 May 2023

Rural City of Wangaratta is excited to announce the annual celebration of Winter is back and will be better than ever this year! 

WinterFest is being held on the beautiful grounds of the Holy Trinity Cathedral on the corner of Ovens and Dockers Streets in Wangaratta, on Saturday 24 June 2023 from 10am to 9pm. 

It will be a festival to delight all people of all ages! From drumming to our very own, Wangaratta’s Got Talent competition, dancing through to a lantern procession, and live music onstage. 

And while talent shows and musical acts are underway there will be loads of action, roller skating, tobogganing, jumping castles, some roving street performers and wonderful artists who will be face painting and hair braiding! 

There will be a range of speciality food and drinks available – including some delicious winter treats! 

“WinterFest is a bright spark in our brisk Winter!” said Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor, Dean Rees. 

“With an incredible lineup of entertainment and activity, I can’t wait to join the community in celebrating Winter in Wangaratta at WinterFest!” 

“From King Valley Popcorn’s snowball fluffy floss to Bees Knees Sicilian orange hot chocolate there will be so much to delight in!” 

“And the best thing is that this is not only a festival of celebration but one with a social conscience. WinterFest is supporting those who are facing a tough Winter and is hosting a coat drive.” 

“If you have some coats that are no longer being used, bring them down and we will distribute them to those in our community in need at this time.” 

“Our community loves a celebration and we also love looking after one another, so come down to the Cathedral on 24 June, be entertained and enjoy! I can’t wait to see you there,” said Cr Rees.