ABOUT
INFORMATIE
Since 1974, the Holland Festival was held in Melbourne annually for 40 years.
After a three-year hiatus, the Holland Festival returned in 2017
under the management of the Rotary Club of Casey.
About the Holland Festival Management Committee
The Holland Festival Management Committee’s purpose is operating a cultural festival for the benefit of the community, including people of Dutch heritage and to raise funds for charitable purposes including Rotary community service projects. The Committee is made up of Rotarians plus selected invitees all of whom are volunteers.
The Net Proceeds from the Festival will benefit local charities and not for profit organisations, as well as worthy community groups via the Rotary Club of Casey.
About the Rotary Club of Casey
The Rotary Club of Casey unites passionate individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to exchange ideas and take meaningful action. Dedicated to empowering, educating, and developing youth, the club works to foster goodwill and understanding between cultures, communities, and countries. Through these initiatives, Rotary promotes peace, resolves conflicts, prevents and treats diseases, improves sanitation, enhances maternal and child health, and supports economic and community development.
In 2017, members of the Rotary Club of Casey revived the Holland Festival, marking the first new festival in over three years. The event was successfully held again in 2019 and 2020 until the Covid-19 pandemic caused a two-year hiatus. It returned in 2023 and 2024, and in 2025, the Holland Festival will once again bring the community together at the beautiful Caribbean Gardens in Scoresby.
About the Venue
The Holland Festival will be held at the Event Centre – Caribbean Gardens in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne about 25km from the CBD. The site has 45,000sqm of parklands, a beautiful lake, parking for 4000cars and an 8,000sqm indoor space. In 2025 the festival will be held outdoors in the gardens. The site is adjacent to the Eastern Freeway. https://eventcentralatcaribbeanpark.com.au
Tickets are available online now and can be stored on mobile devices or printed for scanning at the entrance gates. Tickets can also be purchased with cash or card on the festival day, but buying online is faster, cheaper, and lets you skip the ticket booth queues.
| Ticket Type | Price | Discounts |
|---|---|---|
|
Adults |
$25 |
Early Bird Discounts of 20%, 15% or 10% |
|
Seniors |
$20 |
Early Bird Discount as above |
|
Students – 13 – 18yo |
$10 Inc. free Sjoelbak & Games |
No Discounts |
|
Children – 12 & under (babies too young to ride – free entry – no ticket required) |
$10 inc. free Carnival rides & Games |
No Discounts |
|
Families (2 adults & 2 or more children) |
$70 per family |
No Discount |
Early Bird Discounts of 20% – tickets purchased prior to midnight 31st December 2024 – Code: GEZELLIG (in capitals)
Early Bird Discounts of 15% – tickets purchased from 1st Jan to midnight 31st Jan 2025 – Code: HAGELSLAG (in capitals)
Early Bird Discounts of 10% – tickets purchased from 1st Feb to midnight 28th Feb 2025 – Code: OLLIEBOL (in capitals)
Companion Cards are very welcome.
Please read the Festival’s Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing a ticket.
Parking and Public Transport
Parking is available on-site. Entry to the car park from Ferntree Gully Rd & Stud Rd. Those wishing to use public transport are advised to catch a train to Glen Waverley station and use Taxis or Uber. An estimate of the fare is approx $10 (not including surge rates). Make sure the driver takes you inside to the ticketing marquees.
Alternatively, a public bus stops at the gate, but it is a long walk from the gate to the festival (about 1km) – try and hitch a ride!!
Childrens Carnival (Kermis)
Children’s tickets include unlimited access to the rides in the Kermis (carnival).
Tickets are available online or at the ticketing marquees inside the festival.
Festival FAQs
Have a stress-free festival when you know the ins and outs. FAQ‘S