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Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival

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Welcome back to the much-anticipated Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival! This beloved event marks the celebratory opening of the Victorian Strawberry and Cherry growing season, inviting visitors to indulge in the freshest fruits of the region.

Admission is free, offering an abundance of attractions and activities for all ages. From fruit picking to carnival rides, live entertainment, and delectable treats from food trucks, there’s endless fun. Explore the bustling Main Street festival market, marvel at fireworks on Saturday at 9:30pm, and immerse yourself in the indoor makers market.

Discover unique treasures at community stalls, delight in engaging kid’s activities, and enjoy CWA Devonshire teas. With so much to see and do, the festival promises unforgettable experiences for the whole family.

Come join in as they celebrate the joys of the new season and Victoria’s strawberry and cherry harvest! Don’t miss out – mark your calendars for a weekend filled with festivities, flavours, and fun!

Please note: Fruit picking availability may vary.

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  • Hosted by:
Eynesbury Market
  • Location:

Bacchus Marsh,

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Bar
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
  • Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator
  • Next date:
14/11/2025

Bacchus Marsh

Eynesbury Market
197 Main Street
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
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