West Footscray Festival of Food, Dance and Colours
Where: Cnr Barkly and Clarke streets, West Footscray
When: 10am to 2pm, Saturday, March 19
West Footscray will be ablaze with colour this Saturday as residents and visitors celebrate the food, dance and colours of the community. They’ll be invited to join in the traditional “throwing of the colours” in a celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours.
Festival of colours: Holi 2016
Where: Werribee Racecourse
When: 11am-9pm, Saturday, March 19
The Festival of Colours, a traditional Indian harvest celebration, returns to Wyndham this weekend with bright colours produced from corn starch are sprayed around liberally. Other entertainment includes local DJs and bands, food stalls, food trucks and rides for children.
Where: O’Shanassey Street, Sunbury
When: March 18-20
A talent show, live music, stalls, a carnival and street parade will be part of Sunbury’s 40th annual SunFest this weekend. Details: www.sunfest.org.au
Where: Truganina, Wyndham Vale and Werribee
When: March 18-20
Weerama returns to Wyndham this weekend with a three-day extravaganza held consecutively in Truganina, Wyndham Vale and Werribee featuring an outdoor cinema, food trucks and live bands at Arndell Park Community Centre in Truganina, a carnival and fireworks at Presidents Park in Wyndham Vale and the iconic Weerama parade and pop-up park, with market stalls, along Watton Street and Station Place, Werribee. More information: www.weerama.org.au
Where: Dromkeen, 1012 Gisborne-Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek
When: 10am-4pm, Saturday, March 19
More than 14 authors, illustrators and cartoonists will be part of the annual festival, which celebrates children’s literature and storytelling. Details: 5428 6799 or www.dromkeen.com.au/litfest
Where: Sunshine Railway Station – City Place
When: 11am-9pm, Saturday, March 19
The first Sunshine Rocks The Rail concert will feature Meat Loaf, Cold Chisel, Kiss and U2 tribute bands and will finish with a massive fireworks display about 9pm. Entry is a gold coin donation with proceeds going to Sunshine hospital. Details: www.sunshinebusiness.com.au
Where: Lucky Pet, 586 Barkly Street, West Footscray
When: 10am-3pm, Saturday, March 19
Furry friends are being invited to flock to West Footscray this weekend for the Lucky Pet pet rescue day featuring pet adoptions courtesy of rescue group Paws & Tails, as well as a free bag of food and flea treatment for every pet adopted.
Where: Werribee Park
When: 11am-4pm, Sunday March 20
People from all around the world will converge on Werribee Park on Sunday for the community’s annual Multicultural Fiesta. Festival-goers will be spoilt for choice with entertainment and culinary delights from around the world. People are also welcome to bring a picnic from home.
Where: Lake Caroline, Lake Street, Caroline Springs
When: 9am, Saturday, March 19
Caroline Springs and Melton folk will come together this weekend in a bid to promote gender equality and help end violence against women. The Walk With Her event, initiated by newly formed group Melton Women Making it Happen, is aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence and challenging attitudes that support it.
