16/03/2023
For those planning to travel out to Warrandyte this Saturday.…
SATURDAY CANCELLED. FRIDAY AND SUNDAY TO PROCEED.
It is with deep sadness that the Warrandyte Festival Committee have decided to cancel Saturday’s festivities.
**Why have we cancelled?
As of 6.00pm on Thursday 16 March, the fire ratings for Saturday 18 March are too risky to proceed.
In consultation with emergency services and Manningham Council, and with the information we have available to us right now, we feel this is the safest option.
We also feel it is kinder to our stall holders, performers, schools and other participants to ‘make the call’ sooner rather than later.
**What is actually cancelled?
--Friday 17 March will go ahead as planned.
The free Festival Lounge will be open from 5.00pm - 7.45pm with food stalls and live music.
--Saturday 18 March is cancelled.
--Sunday 19 March will go ahead as planned.
We are working hard to enhance and extend our program for Sunday - stay tuned!
**Information for paid stall holders and paid performers
Food and market stall holders will be contacted about the cancellation of stalls on Saturday (only) by our coordinators as soon as possible.
Paid performers will be contacted on an individual basis.
**Thank you for understanding
We all feel very passionately about our wonderful Festival.
Please be patient and understanding of our volunteer committee and coordinators as we work through the logistics and impact of this decision.