The 2026 August Melbourne Handmade Festival celebrates local craftsmanship with a focus on unique handmade products, artwork, gifts, home décor, and fashion. Visitors can explore stalls by talented artisans, crafters, and small businesses, enjoy live music performances, indulge in food stalls offering local delicacies, participate in crafting workshops, and watch interactive demonstrations by skilled makers.
- Live music performances
- Food stalls with local delicacies
- Crafting workshops
- Interactive artisan demonstrations
| Type | Festival |
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| Date |  Saturday August 15 – Sunday 16, 2026 |
| Website |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-august-melbourne-handmade-festival-tickets-1992820416511
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| Location |
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale
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| Date | Title | Type | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026: Sat 15 - Sun 16 | Melbourne Handmade Festival | Festival | Ascot Vale | ||
August 2026: Sat 15 - Sun 16 Melbourne Handmade FestivalAscot Vale | |||||
| Aug 2026: Fri 21 - Sun 23 | National 4x4 Outdoors Show | Expo | Ascot Vale | ||
August 2026: Fri 21 - Sun 23 National 4x4 Outdoors ShowAscot Vale | |||||
| Sep 2026: Thu 24 - Sun 4 Oct | Royal Melbourne Show | Agricultural Show | Ascot Vale | ||
September 2026: Thu 24 - Sun 4 Oct Royal Melbourne ShowAscot Vale | |||||
| Oct 2026: Sat 17 - Sun 18 | Cat Lovers Festival | Festival | Ascot Vale | ||
| Oct 2026: Sat 17 - Sun 18 | Dog Lovers Festival | Expo | Ascot Vale | ||
October 2026: Sat 17 - Sun 18 Cat Lovers FestivalAscot Vale Dog Lovers FestivalAscot Vale | |||||