Loading ...Victoria’s premier country music event, the Whittlesea Country Music Festival, with its extensive array of premier Australian country music artists, idyllic rural township setting and other features such as the Truck and Ute Show, regional showcase of local produce and the Poets breakfast, is a true celebration of country! Held annually in Whittlesea Township on the second weekend in February, this Festival apeals to people of all ages and music tastes. A country town on the outskirts of Melbourne, Whittlesea Township is an ideal location for the event. Just 50 minutes by car from the CBD, Whittlesea has a relaxed, country atmosphere and wonderful facilities.
Suggested by: Georgie Hardy
Whittlesea Country Music weekend in February should not be missed by those who want to join in on a Freindly, Relaxing & Fun full weekend filled with great music that all walks of life would enjoy…Great for the family Great for the Good Time Folk……
Whittlesea Country Music weekend in February should not be missed by those who want to join in on a Freindly, Relaxing & Fun full weekend filled with great music that all walks of life would enjoy…Great for the family Great for the Good Time Folk……
Experience fantastic country music coupled with glorious food from the region in a wonderful country setting …what more could you ask for??
Fantastic friendly festival. Everyone should go not far from the CBD.
A fantastic weekend with loads of fun for the the entire family.
This a great event for the whole family held over three days. The township is less than an hour from Melbourne and provides a true, authentic taste of everything country. The festival just builds on that.
A must do.
Great weekend of fun, food and great music
Great, the camping is the best bit.
Fantastic friendly festival. Everyone should go not far from the CBD.
country music of course plus a truck and ute show
This festival over the years has grown into a must see country event , starting on the Friday and travelling right through to the Sunday with amazing artists that are happy to stop and talk. An event that is family friendly and caters for all genders it would be hard to miss this country gathering. A special hart felt thanks to all the orginisers of the event and the artists , without you this would not happen. To everyone that enjoys relaxing and listening to some of the best artists that country music has to offer , DONT MISS THIS ONE !!!!
Thankyou Graham and Merle for this great festval
What a fantastic family friendly atmosphere with entertainment for everyone and even free entertainment for the kids on Sunday. The street party is great and also FREE!
This is a truly community festival and local residents are involved from the start. Caters to all ages and I hope it becomes a true competitor to the Tamworth Festival.
Be a part of it and feel the difference..
thats the only one statement i can explain it.
This is the best experience you could have.
Bring the whole family and have a wonderful, music filled day!!!!
The Whittlesea Country Music Festival, has the best atmosphere complete with the hospitality of a country town. It all starts with the awards night which has you up and dancing, not only is the music wonderful but the food is never ending.
The Street Festival on the Saturday Morning is full market stall, people line dancing in the streets, it’s complete with buskers on the pavement.
Saturday and Sunday at the showgrounds shows off Australia’s finest Country Music Artists, such as Adam Harvey, Beccy cole, Sara Storer and Gina Jeffries and many, many more wonderful artists from across the globe. It truly is a must for anyone looking for a great time.
From great country music to dancing, food and friendship, camping and truckshow you can see and feel it all over three days at the Whittlesea Music Festival.
Come along and enjoy.
I went to the Whittlesea Country Music Festival for the first time this year. I’m generally not a country music fan, but there was so much more to see and do. The Saturday Street Party had a wonderful array of stalls and activities. Highly recommended.
Loved it, loved it, loved it! felt the whole environment was a friendly one.
What a sensational weekend from the night of nights at the Music awards at the wonderful Plenty Ranges Arts Centre to the terrific atmosphere of the weekend all the folk are friendly and wanting a great time, can’t believe such bigs names Troy Cassar Daly, Adam Harvey etc etc. The orgainsers ought to be congratulated they all do a grand job!
Keep up the great work
Margaret McLelland
Always a great event with fantastic music, superb weather and the peoplre who attend are old fashion counttry bumpkins who just wanna have a great time.
best 3 days of country music going . it has everthing, great weekend great acts..
I live in a country town about 600 km’s from Whittlesea, and each year I still make the journey to go to the festival.
The time passes so quickly in the drive as the festival is worth every minute.
I can’t wait for the next one! Such a great selection of talent that just keeps thriving and thriving!
Well done guys! Keep the festival running for country music lovers like me!
A fantastic experience including excellent range of street buskers, top Australian Country Music artists, and wide variety of stalls in a friendly township environment catering for all the family.
Whittlesea is a quaint and historic township which attracts artists from around the country. The Whittlesea Country Music Festival has, over the years, continued to gather many gifted performers which have earned the festival an enviable reputation in the world of Country music. The Festival appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds and I wholeheartedly encourage people to come along and join in the fun of this colour ful and inspiring festival which brings joyful entertainment to many.
Has to the best country music festival in the state,
From the Victorian Country Music Awards Night on the Friday night to the Sunday Spectacular.
A true testament to the hard work of the volunteers behind the scenes.
great event that you just cant miss
I just love the Whittlesea Country Music Festival. Even though i’m not a big fan of country music, this festival has a great family-friendly vibe and wonderful atmosphere. I especially enjoy the ute show. Can’t wait for the next one!
This is a wonderful time each year - from the awards on Friday night to the concert Sunday afternoon it is a hightlight for me.
Have been three times & it’s seems to get better every year. A really good vibe, great community atmosphere & an interesting mix of people. Made lots of new friends along the way also. Cannot wait for the next one!!
It doesnt matter if it is stinking hot or pouring rain, this festival is always alot of fun!
Fantastic Weekend of Country Music and Fun . People are able to meet and hear some of Australia’s best country Music performers and entertainers in a great family atmosphere , there is something for everyone and it is only a short drive from Melbourne and nearby country towns . The Victorian Country Music awards night held on the Friday night is fantastic , where many of the performers sing and performs their songs in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere and many of us country music fans can meet and say hello to the stars . Personally I never miss and I am booked in again next year , can’t wait .
A fantastic weekend for all the family, great shows, great talent, great people. If you want to experience a country festival this is definitely the one to go to and to far out from the CBD.
The best weekend on the Victorian calendar. Definitely my favourite tourism event!
Number One Rating!
A fantastic family event. Non stop fun worth every cent. Everyone enjoys this fun filled country music weekend.
a weekend for all the family ,saturday night and sunday are wellworth the money with high class acts that you would pay twice as much for short cncert.
How do they do it for the price? Year after year a fantastic array of top line Country Music artists. With a patron like Adam Harvey how could you ask for more! Fun for the whole family.
The Whittlesea Country Music Fest is the best festival for meeting the artists and having a great time. the artists they have each year have been the best. cant wait till 09
I consider the Whittlesea Country Music Festival is the best run festival and most entertaining function with great music. The musicians are of the highest standard. We enjoy this function every year.
Have been to this festival three times and the Friday night Awards night is the best country Music show I have ever been to.To meet the Stars and talk to them is great.
The Whittlesea Country Music Festival provides a great weekend of entertainment for all age levels. It is growing in stature each year attracting many interstate visitors as well as locals and has become a major event for Victoria. The weekend commences on Friday with the presentations of The Victorian & National Country Music Awards in the form of a dinner dance, Saturday starts with a street party including buskers, talent search and open air concert, Sunday also has an open air concert including a truck and ute show, bush poets breakfast and local produce stalls. The camping at the concert site adds to the atmosphere and popularity of this festival. It is a great weekend for the family to enjoy.
Of all the festivals country music Whittlesea is the only one where you can be with the artist. From the friday night awards dinner, where you can be on the same table as the musicians or just get a photo with them or an autograph.. To camping at the show grounds in the heart of Whittlesea. A non stop event from Thursday night til the sunday arvo. Yeah ha i’ll be back in 2009 in my boots and hat. See you there.
The Whittelsea Country Music Festival is really well run, featrues excellent country music artists and is rgeat value for money. The truck and ute show add to the entertainment which just rolls along continuosly throughout the weekend.
A high tribute to the many volunteers that work for the benedfit of the township through the weekend.
I have voted for Whittlesea Country Music Festival because it has a great atmosphere
About a dozen of us go each year and camp over the 3 days (come up Friday and leave Sunday), some leave on the Monday
On the Saturday they have the main street closed and have all different types of stalls to look at as well as music and food and drink
Saturday night they have music at the football ground which goes until about midnight
Then on Sunday morning through till about 5pm they have some different artists appearing, plus the truck and ute show are excellent
Thanking you in anticipation
Pam