Flavour Fest

Flavour Fest will be held on Saturday 22 October from 12pm to 9pm at Frontier Park in Ainree.

This is the first time that Council will run Flavour Fest, but it is the second time our major sponsors Woodlea will have participated in the event.

Flavour Fest is a family-friendly-fun-filled day.  We have a foodie stage showcasing some ex MasterChef contestants, a music stage that involves some of the biggest acts the West has seen, food trucks serving yummy treats, a Brew Zone for the adults and children's activities to keep them busy for hours!

12pm - Gates open to the public

12pm - 6.30pm - Kids area is active

12.30pm - 3.30pm - Foodie stage demonstrations

4pm - 9pm - Main stage performances

12pm - 8.45pm - Food Vendors serving, Sweet Alley vendors serving, Brew Zone open, Carnival running

9pm - Fireworks finale*

*Please note fireworks are pending weather conditions

Safety Services

Services which will be available onsite throughout the event include:

• Lost Children’s. Stop by to pick up a wristband for your child where you can list your contact phone number
• First Aid. Please visit at any time if you require medical attention.

Locations for these services will be next to Sweet Alley and will be open for the duration of the event.

Victoria Police

Melton City Council works closely with Victoria Police each year before, during and after the event. We develop detailed risk assessments, communication plans and protocols so that the event can be enjoyed by everyone who attends.

This year, we also welcome Victoria Police’s Proactive Unit, which will be in attendance between 12pm and 5pm. Swing past and say hi!

To assist us with crowd safety, there will be a number of road restrictions that will be in place on Saturday 22 October 2022.

A fireworks display has been included in the program and will be held at approximately 9pm.

Please note this time is subject to change and is correct at the time of publication. The fireworks display is also subject to weather conditions on the evening.

For more information download: Flavour Fest 2022 - Traffic Restrictions & Fireworks Notification(PDF, 55KB). 

You’ll find Flavour Fest at: Frontier Park, Frontier Avenue, Aintree 3336

Parking

You can park anywhere near the event site as long as road regulations are followed and residential or business driveways are not blocked.

Overflow parking will be available at Woodlea Town Centre just a short walk from the event site.

Please note the speed restriction locations and times above.

Public Transport

We encourage people to use public transport where possible.

We have organised a special bus to run directly from Rockbank train station to the event site from 12pm - 3pm and then from 6pm - 10pm for people returning to their cars.  These buses will run every 20 minutes.  Please note you will not need to touch on your Myki if you are catching this shuttle.

Outside of these hours, buses are running on normal Saturday timetables.  For information, call Public Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007 or visit: ptv.vic.gov.au.

Melton City Council is committed to delivering events which are inclusive to all people.

If you have further questions, please email: events@melton.vic.gov.au.

Access to & throughout the event

Footpaths are available surrounding the Flavour Fest event site and has accessible parking spaces available. Ramps are also available where stairs are used to access areas of the event site.

Facilities

Accessible toilets will be available onsite. Locations will be signed on the event site.

Service Animals

Trained service and assistance animals are welcome at Flavour Fest.

Sensory Friendly Chill Out Zone

There is A LOT happening at Flavour Fest, and sometimes it can all be a little bit too exciting and we may need a minute or two to step away and chill out.

That's where our Sensory Friendly Chill Out Zone comes in, away from the noise and accessible for all, it’s the perfect place for a little rest amongst all the action.

This space will be supervised by a member of Melton City Council Families & Children team.

The location can be found next to the lost children's marquee.