The Thorpdale Potato Festival returns on Sunday, 9 March 2025, celebrating our rich farming heritage with a full day of entertainment, food, and family fun.
The official festival program is now available for download—plan your day in advance! Hard copies will also be available on the day.
Get ready for spud picking races for 12- to 15-year-olds – fun, fast-paced, and full of laughs!
A fast-paced, fun challenge for anyone 16 years and over—pick spuds, race the clock, and compete for glory!
The Fossils bring classic rock covers, timeless hits, and great vibes for a session of live music nostalgia.
The ultimate test of skill and speed! Entrants must pick three 50kg bags of spuds, ensuring no spuds are left on the ground and all bags are sewn shut.
Compete in pairs to see who can throw a 50kg bag of spuds onto the highest pallet stack.
Test your strength and endurance in this 300m race while carrying a 50kg spud bag on your shoulders!
Join The Fossils for a second set of rock covers and classic hits to get you up and dancing.
The Latrobe Community Concert Band is a talented group of local musicians delivering vibrant performances with a mix of classic and contemporary tunes!
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!
See unique outfits and accessories crafted from hessian as designers showcase their talent on the runway.
We’re welcoming back the mashed potato eating competition. Grab a partner and see if you can take the crown as the ultimate spud duo!
Animals of Oz will engage the kids with exciting, educational displays showcasing Australia’s fascinating reptiles and creatures!
Elio Simonetti will bring magic like you’ve never seen before. No tricks, just astonishing conjuring that leaves audiences speechless.
Watch expert shearers in action! Get up close to the skill and speed behind one of Australia’s iconic traditions.
Experience the art of sheep shearing live on stage! See how it’s done by professionals in this fast-paced, fascinating demonstration.
Step into the world of shearing as skilled professionals demonstrate the techniques behind this timeless craft. A must-see for all ages!
A dynamic acoustic-electric blues band from Gippsland, delivering soulful blues and roots music with energy and passion.
See the precision and expertise behind every snip in our live sheep shearing demonstration. A true Aussie experience!
A dynamic acoustic-electric blues band from Gippsland, delivering soulful blues and roots music with energy and passion.
Richard and Rosemary have been growing Organic garlic, flowers, and veggies in Allambee South since 2007, earning national awards for their fresh produce and preserves. In Rosemary’s talk, she’ll share the journey to Organic certification and why it matters—for our health, our children, our communities, and the environment. After all, farming thrived for 10,000 years without synthetic chemicals!
Julie from Peppermint Ridge Native Foods, dedicated to sustainable native bushfoods since 1996, will demonstrate how to incorporate bushfoods into everyday cooking, drawing inspiration from their specialist nursery, cooking classes, and immersive Tour and Taste experiences.
Eimear McNelis, a Thermomix Consultant from Red Dirt Road blog, will showcase gluten-free and wholesome recipes, including Beetroot & Coconut Bliss Balls, Aussie Potato Salad, Lemon Pepper Chicken with Zucchini Zoodles, and Pickled Fresh Fruit Salad with Drizzled Honey Labne.
Jaci Hicken shares her love for using homegrown and pantry staples through cooking classes in Mirboo North, offering everything from preserving to pastry-making and five-course garden-to-table long lunches. At the demo, she will prepare pan-fried golden kipfler potatoes, gnocchi, and potato ice cream—entrée, main, and dessert.
Witness the amazing skill of working dogs as they herd ducks in this lively demonstration. Watch their precision and training as they move the ducks with ease!
See working dogs in action as they expertly herd ducks in this entertaining demonstration. The dogs’ precision and training will leave you amazed!
Watch as highly trained working dogs demonstrate their skill in herding ducks. It’s a captivating display of precision, control, and expert training!
Enjoy an exciting demonstration of working dogs herding ducks. See the dogs’ incredible training and precision as they guide the ducks effortlessly!
Experience the impressive abilities of working dogs as they herd ducks in this engaging demonstration. Watch the dogs’ training and precision in action as they expertly guide the ducks!
TC Trickz delivers an electrifying motorbike stunt show with jaw-dropping tricks, technical riding, and plenty of laughs.
Fully self-contained and all-weather ready, TC Trickz brings world-class motorcycle entertainment to any event, anywhere.
With high-energy stunts inspired by BMX, Enduro, and Freestyle Motocross, TC Trickz guarantees an action-packed performance for all ages.
Led by internationally renowned rider Tim Coleman, TC Trickz pushes the limits with insane tricks and non-stop excitement.
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.
