Spudfest

The Great Trentham Spudfest is an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage, culture and produce of the region of Trentham, Victoria, Australia – recently recognised as the Gold winner of Australia’s Top Tiny Tourism Town Award.

Program is available here.

Saturday’s Street Fair transforms the town centre into a vibrant festival hub, featuring spud-inspired dishes, local produce, makers’ market stalls, live music and the ever-popular Spud Olympics. Meet local growers, purchase freshly harvested potatoes direct from the source, and explore the region’s agricultural history through guided tours of the heritage-listed Spud Huts. This year, High Street will close to traffic for the entire day. New for 2026, the program expands with a larger Kids’ Zone offering free potato puppet shows and hands-on spud art, plus an additional live music stage showcasing local talent. After dark, Spudfest Up Late presents a cheeky burlesque carbaret, while the Spudfest Cèilidh returns with Celtic music, dancing

and loads of laughs, perfect for enthusiastic dancers and keen spectators alike. Local chef Harry Gibbs will also showcase Trentham’s famous potatoes with a special four-course tasting menu at Ensemble.

On Sunday, Discovery Day invites visitors to explore beyond the main street, with open farm gates, artist studios, garden gatherings, workshops, tastings and neighbouring towns joining the celebrations.

Some events are ticketed.