{"id":18,"date":"2011-04-06T23:52:14","date_gmt":"2011-04-06T23:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chestnutfestival.com.au\/site\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:23:30","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<!-- START Slider 1 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.7.35 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_2_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"visibility:hidden;background:#fff5dc;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_2_1\" style=\"\" 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-->\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Kalorama Chestnut Festival &#8211; Free Family Event<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Sunday 3rd May 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n(first Sunday in May)<\/p>\n<p><strong>10am \u2013 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kalorama Memorial Reserve<\/strong><br \/>\nMt Dandenong Tourist Road<br \/>\nKalorama Vic 3766<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a cherished annual community festival featuring family entertainment, handicraft and food stalls, workshops, and local musical talent.<\/p>\n<p>Raising much-needed funds for Mount Dandenong Preschool and Mount Dandenong Primary School, the Festival is a local institution and a much-loved family day out that celebrates the humble chestnut.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image style_shadow-2 align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div class=\"w-image-shadow\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_free_family_event_melbourne-2000-cropped.jpg);\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_free_family_event_melbourne-2000-cropped.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" 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size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image style_shadow-2 align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-scaled.jpg\" aria-label=\"kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event\" class=\"w-image-h\"><div class=\"w-image-shadow\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-683x1024.jpg);\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kalorama_chestnut_festival_fundraising_event-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-9 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>What&#8217;s on at the 2026 Kalorama Chestnut Festival<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us for family fun on the mountain! Savour roasted chestnuts, delicious food, chai tea, coffee, and mulled wine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, 3rd May, 10 am &#8211; 4 pm\u00a0 |\u00a0 Kalorama Memorial Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you attend, explore the diverse range of stalls showcasing locally made handicrafts and produce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Delicious roasted chestnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Poffertjes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Homemade cakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sausage sizzle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local restaurant food stalls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mulled wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coffee, tea and chai<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local handmade crafts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local produce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SubmissionReceipt-COVIDSafePublicEventRegistrationForm-7293.pdf\">COVID Safe Submission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Sustainability at the Kalorama Chestnut Festival<\/h2>\n<p>We revere our environment here, surrounded by the breath-taking beauty of the Dandenong Ranges.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a precious gift, and we&#8217;re committed to protecting it in every way we can. But we can&#8217;t do it alone \u2013 everyone\u2019s actions make a real difference.<\/p>\n<p>At our Festival, our <a href=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/green-initiatives\/\">green initiatives<\/a> focus on ethical practices and waste reduction. It&#8217;s about more than enjoying the day; it&#8217;s about doing so in a way that honours our environment.<\/p>\n<p>We are dedicated to promoting environmental responsibility in everything we do.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a difference and bring your own:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text icontype_img\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"1725\" src=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cup-icon-green.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cup-icon-green.png 1146w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cup-icon-green-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cup-icon-green-680x1024.png 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1146px) 100vw, 1146px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Keep Cup<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text icontype_img\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"1725\" src=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bottle-icon-green.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bottle-icon-green.png 1146w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bottle-icon-green-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bottle-icon-green-680x1024.png 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1146px) 100vw, 1146px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Water Bottles<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text icontype_img\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2.5rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1435\" height=\"1725\" src=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bag-green-icon1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bag-green-icon1.png 1435w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bag-green-icon1-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bag-green-icon1-852x1024.png 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><h4 class=\"w-iconbox-title\">Reusable Bag<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Every small action adds up to make a big impact, and together, everyone can help preserve the natural beauty that surrounds us.<\/p>\n<p>When you attend the Festival, consider taking public transportation to reduce your carbon footprint further. There is a bus stop conveniently located across the road.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Kalorama Chestnut Festival Supporters<\/h2>\n<p>We thank each of our generous sponsors. 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The Ferny Creek Club Scouts manage parking around the oval on the day and charge $5 per car, with proceeds going to the Scouts.<\/p>\n<p>There is limited parking available along the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and surrounding streets. When you snag a car park, please respect the neighbours and avoid parking in, over, or opposite driveways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Can I Catch Public Transport to the Kalorama Chestnut Festival?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can! We recommend it. It takes the hassle out of finding a parking spot and helps reduce pollution.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend parking in one of the nearby villages or at the foot of the mountain and catching the bus to the Kalorama Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptv.vic.gov.au\/\">travel times<\/a> before the festival using the journey planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":157,"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23732,"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/23732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chestnutfestival.org.au\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}