When:

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 Saturday 21st of March, 2026, at 2:00pm – to 9:00pm

Where:

Victoria Park Lake

Cost:

FREE

Contact:

Greater Shepparton City Council on 03 5831 9500 or

Website:

greatershepparton.com.au/

Held at the stunning Victoria Park Lake precinct in Shepparton, this event will feature music and dance, authentic cultural and culinary delights, and interactive activities and workshops for all ages.

This is a free, fun, family friendly event. There will be no consumption of alcohol within the event facility.  A range of free activities and workshops will be available on the day.

When: Saturday 21 March 2026 from 2pm until 9pm
Where: Victoria Park Lake
Cost: Free
Contact: Please email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au for more information about this event

Kids Scavenger Hunt from 2pm-9pm

• Visit the Council Marquee to join the Converge Scavenger Hunt.
• There are several places you need to visit, and activities to do, and then you can go into the draw to win 1 of 10 prizes.
• Make sure you get a stamp once you complete each activity.
• A winner will be drawn every hour, so visit to the Council marquee to find out how to participate.

Converge on the Goulburn is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and is part of the Shepparton Festival.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Pedal Boats on the Lake (paid activity).

• Stand Up Paddle Boarding - $10 for 30 minutes
• Pedal Boats (seats 2) - $20 for 30 minutes
• Meet at the Shepparton Canoe Club, approximately 800m from the main event site. Ample parking nearby.
• All ages welcome. No experience needed – just the ability to swim confidently.
  Individuals 8 and under must be accompanied by an Adult.
  • 1:00pm – 1:30pm
  • 1:30pm – 2:00pm
  • 2:00pm – 2:30pm
  • 2:30pm – 3:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm
  • 3:30pm – 4:00pm
  • 4:00pm – 4:30pm
  • 4:30pm – 5:00pm
• Limited spots available – bookings close at 3pm on 20 March 2026:

Stand Up Paddleboard - https://www.trybooking.com/DKDMD
Pedal Boats - https://www.trybooking.com/DKDLM

Aboriginal Art Workshop with Yorta Yorta Artist – Tammy-Lee Atkinson

• Suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• 3:15pm – 4:00pm
• 4:15pm – 5:00pm

Other Activities running all day

• Activities in the Park
• Connected Circus
• Enchanted Rainbow
• Sifa’s Hair Braiding
• Henna Art by Komal Chauhan
• SEDA Inflatable Games
• Splinters Contemporary Artists Workshop
• Yorta Yorta Artist Painting Workshop

For the first time, the event will feature a Makers Market, allowing local creators to sell handmade items such as jewellery, soaps, candles and other crafts made by members of our multicultural community. This new addition aligns with Cultural Diversity Week, which falls during the festival.  

For more information on performer times, as well as what food vendors and activities will be available, head over to the Facebook event page.

Services on site

• Ambulance Victoria
• Country Fire Authority
• Ethnic Council of Shepparton
• Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit
• Greater Shepparton City Council
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Rich River First Aid
• Shepparton Festival
• Shepparton Search & Rescue
• Victoria Police
• Victorian Fisheries Authority

Accessibility and further information

• The Open Grassed Space event site at Victoria Park Lake has sealed path access around the outside of the event site. The remainder of the surfaces being used for the event are grassed.
• There will be an elevated, accessible viewing platform for people with disabilities and their families / friends / carers. This platform is accessible from the South of the Toilet block. The platform has ramps, handrails, lighting, and a marquee for shade.
• There will be lots of traffic on Wyndham and Sobraon Streets, and the event site will not be fully fenced. There will be many people during the event, some animals on leads, live music and dance performances on stage, emergency service vehicles, and activities for kids.
• There is an all accessible, all gender bathroom on site. In addition, there are male and female toilets in the toilet block.
• First aid will be available on site and will be located at the Northeast corner of the event site, next to the entrance archway.
• Animals on leads or restrained are welcome at this event. Pet owners are responsible for supervising and cleaning up after their animals.
• There will be lots of tables and chairs provided near the Food Vendors as well as some umbrellas providing shade. You can also bring a picnic rug and chairs to sit on to enjoy the day.
• This event will be held in all weather conditions. If extreme weather is predicted, a notification will be made in the week leading up to the event.
• There will be Council Event’s Staff on site who will be wearing high-vis vests and long sleeve Council shirts. If you need any assistance during the event, please contact a Council staff member or a security guard and we will be happy to help.
• Please email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au for further information or any questions in relation to the Converge on the Goulburn Festival.

Food Vendors

• 776BC Loukoumades
• Afghani Community Group
• Bay Leaf
• Boost Juice Shepparton
• Chow Town
• Coffee Shots Shepparton
• Flor’s Lutong Bahay
• Goulburn Valley Seniors Association
• GV Malaysian Association
• Iraqi Community Group
• Kathmandu Street Food
• Min Min Kitchen
• Mr Sheepy
• Oh My Ceylon
• The BBQ Den
• Top Notch Poffertjes
• Totally Gluten Free Products
• Twista Sis
• Yum Yum May

Converge on the Goulburn is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and is part of the Shepparton Festival.