WHATS ON
Entertainment for 2020 is coming along very nicely
For the Kids
Fun, fun, Fun
This year we will again have a Kermis (Carnival) and a $5 wristband provides unlimited rides all day. For a small extra charge there will be: Face Painting, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Sand Painting, Henna Painting & Virtual Reality Rides including a trip to the Netherlands. There will also be a free photo booth, alpacas and Kees Honden and a best dressed dog competition. Yes dogs on a lead and responsible cared for are welcome.
GoatVR & Phototainment
Virtual Reality & Photo Booth
Helene Hagemans
Master of Ceremonies
Helene was born in Groesbeek and raised in Nijmegen and later Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She arrived in Australia in 1999 and has been living in Melbourne for the past 18 years. She runs her own catering business, Fine Food Catering and is the Vice President of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia.
Dogs are Welcome
Bring your dog dressed up to the nines and ideally in funky Dutch way and win prizes for the best dressed dog.
Please – on a lead and clean up after them.. we will have water dishes available for them.. and remember Dogs love Frikandel!!!
Carole Overmaat
Entertainment Manager
Carole is the Editor and owner of the Dutch Courier newspaper and runs DutchTV. She is a yoga instructor and a valued member of the Holland Festival management team.
Paul Rubens
Event Manager
Paul was born in s’Hertogenbosch, and arrived in Melbourne as a 5 year old. He has been involved in the Melbourne Dutch community as a business man since 1956 and has attended or worked at every Holland Festival since the first one at the Dandenong Showgrounds. Paul is a Rotarian and runs the festival for the Dutch Community and to raise funds for worthy charities and community organisations supported by the Rotary Club of Casey..