Summer Fun Fest FAQ'
The Summer Fun Fest is a family-friendly music festival featuring iconic Australian artists, food, and wine, held at Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley. The event supports Fun In The Sun’s mission to help Australian families and young people doing it tough. This is our inaugural event, which we hope to continue annually.
The festival will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Rochford Wines, located at 878-880 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream, Yarra Valley. Gates open at 11:30 AM, and the show runs from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Yes! The Summer Fun Fest is designed for all ages, making it a fantastic outing for families, friends, and individuals alike. General Admission tickets include a children's price, as well as a family discounted package for 2 adults and 2 children (3-17yrs). Infants under 2yrs are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be activities and spaces suited for everyone to enjoy, and we are excited to share more details about kid's entertainment in the coming weeks.
VIP areas will be reserved for adults only.
Absolutely. Food trucks and a Bar will be available on site. Rochford’s renowned wine selection will also be available for purchase throughout the event, offering options to suit all tastes.
Our 3 VIP ticket types each have a food inclusion as well as additional food & beverage options for purchase. Please see our VIP package options on Ticketmaster or Rochford for more details.
As this is a fully licenced event - strictly NO BYO alcohol will be permitted.
You’re welcome to bring picnic blankets and low camping chairs for comfortable seating on the grass. However, please avoid bringing outside food, alcohol, glassware or metal for safety and licensing reasons. Aerosols and hard eskies are also not permitted.
600ml sealed clear plastic bottle of water per person permitted, no soft drinks.
Fundraising efforts from the Summer Fun Fest will go towards Fun In The Sun’s strategic initiatives, providing essential support, resources, opportunities for respite and funding arts programs and workshops for Australian families and young people doing it tough.
Yes! We have partnered with Melbourne On The Move to provide coach transfers from the following locations on the event day: Melbourne, Ringwood, Lilydale, Mordialloc, Greensborough, Kangaroo Ground, Croydon, Yarraville, Cranbourne, Berwick and Brighton East.
Please note that this service must be pre-booked. Please see Melbourne On The Move's Summer Fun Fest page HERE for pricing and to make your transport reservation.
Yes, Parking is $20 per car but Free for any car with 4 or more Passengers.
One parking pass required per vehicle. Car park open 2 hrs prior to ticket gates.
Please see Rochford's website HERE for more details.