Trentham Winterfest

Overview

The regional town of Trentham, with a population of about 1200, knows how to draw in big crowds. Every year, the Great Trentham Spudfest attracts a whopping 6000 or so potato lovers from all over Victoria.

And now, come Friday, August 2, the population will once again grow for a single night as it hosts Trentham Winterfest. 

From 4–8pm, Trentham's High and Market Streets will come alive with light displays, food and drink stalls, a campfire, live music, art exhibitions and plenty more.

Hotel Trentham will be one of the main pitstops. It'll be covered in light projections, and will also host live gigs and plate up barbecued German-style street eats out the front.

You can also sample vinos, spiced cider and baked potatoes from Trentham Food and Wine Company; pork and fries souvlaki and falafels from Annie Smithers du Fermier; burgers, beats and laser beams at Jinky's Food Truck at the historic Trentham railway station; and mulled wine, espresso martinis and pizzas at Trentham General.

Elsewhere, The Green Store will become an Aurora Borealis-themed winter wonderland, featuring light displays, face painting, free infrared sauna sessions, s'mores and spiced tea. And Vic Market Square will have a roaming silent disco, a stall slinging warming hot choccies and a roaring campfire where you can toast marshmallows.

As you walk around these two main strips in Trentham, you'll come across even more installations, food stalls and local retailers selling their wares. This big country winter festival is well worth the hour-and-15-minute drive.