We respectfully acknowledge the Gunaikurnai People who are the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work. We recognise their continued connection to Country and Community and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The Thorpdale Potato Festival celebrates the long history of potato farming in the Thorpdale district, nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland, Victoria.
The Festival is a fun-filled day for all of the family – there’s music, food, kids entertainment, fashion, photography, cooking demonstrations and the ever-popular ‘potato races’.
And the best part – all profits from the event are reinvested back into the community!
Not sure what to expect at our next Thorpdale Potato Festival? Check out our video from last year’s event for a little taste test!
Mark it in the calendar – the Potato Festival will be here before we know it! Tickets are available online (beat the queue!) or at the gate.
Unleash your creativity at the Hessians on the Field Event, where designers of all ages can showcase their unique hessian creations for a chance to win exciting prizes!
The 2025 Thorpdale Potato Festival program is now live! Check out the full line up of events, entertainment, and live music.
From thrilling potato-picking challenges to live music, creatives bringing hessian to life, magic, animal displays, shearing, motorbike stunts, and more, there’s something for everyone.
The generosity of our sponsors helps us celebrate our local spud-growing heritage, bring the community together, and create a fantastic event.
Did you know all profits from the Festival are returned directly to the community via our merit-based grants process? Check out our 2023 grant recipients.
We respectfully acknowledge the Gunaikurnai People who are the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work. We recognise their continued connection to Country and Community and pay our respects to Elders past and present.