Get ready for a full day of action-packed entertainment at the Thorpdale Potato Festival! 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.
Featuring the pallet toss, picking challenges, and the pinnacle event—the Vin Rowe Spud Run. Junior, amateur and professional events.
See unique outfits and accessories crafted from hessian as designers showcase their talent on the runway.
Grab a mate and get involved in this crowd favourite – it’s messy, it’s mad and you don’t want to miss out!
The Strzelecki Stringbusters will bring their signature blend of folk, bluegrass, and country, delivering a lively, foot-stomping performance!
Thorpdale’s own The Fossils bring classic rock to life with high-energy covers, timeless hits, and feel-good vibes.
The Latrobe Community Concert Band unites musicians of all ages to perform diverse pieces at events across the Latrobe Valley region.
Animals of Oz will keep kids captivated with educational and fun animal displays featuring Australia’s reptiles and critters.
Elio Simonetti is pure magic, no tricks—just jaw-dropping conjuring with a flourish. Elio flummoxes audiences everywhere. Now it’s your turn!
Watch expert shearers in action! Get up close to the skill and speed behind one of Australia’s iconic traditions.
Witness the amazing skill of working dogs as they herd ducks in this lively demonstration.
TC Trickz delivers an electrifying motorbike stunt show with jaw-dropping tricks, technical riding, and plenty of laughs.
Get creative with colourful face painting at the Festival—fun designs for all ages!
Exciting children’s rides will keep the little ones entertained with thrills and laughter all day!
Let the kids jump, bounce, and play on our exciting jumping castles all day long!
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.
