2020 is the 32nd annual Ficifolia Festival for the township of Drouin. The festival celebrates the flowering gums that line the streets of our beautiful town as well as the vast array of community groups and people that make Drouin what it is today. Each year the Ficifolia Festival brings Drouin alive with colour excitement and fun for everyone. It is a week-long festival with events and attractions showcasing many of our community groups and businesses who freely give their time to lots of displays competitions and events. The name 'Ficifolia' came about as it is Latin for Flowering Gum. All of Drouin's Ficifolia trees which line both sides of Princes Way are Heritage Listed. The Baw Baw Shire tries its best to plant Ficifolia Trees where ever possible however they are very difficult to keep alive their first twelve months as they cannot cope with frost. The high point of the Festival is on the second Saturday in February* with a vibrant Street Parade preceded by entertainment and children's activities. For the first time in the Festival's history the Street Parade will kick off at 5pm and will be followed by musical entertainment in the Park an Open-air Family Film and finally a Fireworks Display wraps up the big day.

2020 Drouin Ficifolia Festival

It is now official, the Drouin 2020 Ficifolia Festival is set for the second to third weeks of February with the parade to be on Saturday the 15th of Feb. This years festival is all about Drouin, celebrating and bringing together all the different groups in our amazing town. We will be busy planning and making magic happen between now and Feb 2020! We are always looking for people to help with the planning so if you're keen get involved pop us a message.

Walking Ficifolia Parade

Walking Ficifolia Parade through Drouin Civic Park NEW for 2020 - a brand new event, a Walking Parade through the Civic Park in Drouin. If you want to take part in then register your group/organisation attendance here: When 15 Feb, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Where Drouin Civic Park, Drouin VIC 3818, Australia So start getting your groups together and start planning your floats for what we're hoping will be the best parade ever.

Party in the Park

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2 PM - 9 PM Civic Park Young St, Drouin Party in the Park a free event for all of the community to enjoy! There is something for everyone of ALL ages. To start the Party in the Park, there will be a walking Parade down the snake path in Civic Park, once this is complete the party has started! There will be: - A twilight market with over 20 local stall holders, where each stall is different from another - 10 Food vendors to ensure there is something for everyone. YES, there is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options. - A kids zone full of fun things to keep those little people in our lives busy, a fun little gym area full of things to climb on, a petting zoo (Barn Buddies Mobile Farm), cupcake decorating (Corkie's Creations) and face painting! - Pop up Flash mobs and sporting demonstrations from local community and sporting groups. - The opportunity to partake in Drouin's Hill Roll 2020 - Guinness World Record Attempt! - Carnival rides for all ages - GIVEAWAYS - Treasure Hunt with the chance to win a family pass to Gumbuya World with thanks to First National Real Estate Candappa - Entertainment head lining QUEEN ROCKS, with supporting acts Joe Matera & Doonie Way - And to finish off the night a beautiful display of fireworks! A huge thank you to all of our Sponsors for the 2020 Festival: Baw Baw Shire Council, Drouin & District Community Bank branch, Drouin McDonalds, Barry Plant Drouin, Drouin Post Office, Picton Parrot Designs, Drouin Dental Clinic, The Original Printers Studio Drouin, Totalspan Australia Warragul, Drouin Vet Clinic, Ray White Drouin, Wakefield Vogrig & Boote Lawyers, The Drouin Family Hotel, Drouin Amcal Pharmacy, Rapid Tune Automotive Warragul, Gumbuya World and Drouin Anglican Church Opportunity Shop Without their continuing support the Festival would not be possible at all. It is going to be a fantastic event for all to attend and we hope to see you there!

Drouin's Hill Roll 2020 - Guinness World Record Attempt

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 5 PM - 7.30 PM Civic Park Young St, Drouin It's official - the people of Drouin and their family and friends are needed to help us set a NEW WORLD RECORD for the MOST NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL IN 1 HOUR. As part of Drouin's Ficifolia Festival, we are inviting the community to come together and put Drouin in the book - the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BOOK! The current record is 570 people and it is held by by The National Trust (UK). They set it in July 2014 at an event in Polesden Lacey, Surrey, UK. Pffftt!!! 570? Puh-leeeeease! We reckon we can get A THOUSAND regulation rolls. We have a few more details to work out and some special offers coming soon. We will have an ONLINE REGISTRATION to help us with the Guinness World Record evidence requirements, but it's not quite ready to share. Please stay tuned for updates. Click on the INTERESTED or GOING button, and TAG your hill-rolling friends. So are you in? Can we count on you to roll with us? All ages and all abilities are invited. If you have particular needs, let us know. Oh, and if you want to help with the planning and running it, we'd *LOVE* to have you! Anyone 12 years and over can pitch in. Send us a message :) Anglican Parish of Drouin is proudly child-safe and works consciously to be inclusive and supportive of all people. We you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch to talk with us.

QUEEN ROCKS - Ficifolia Party in the Park

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7 PM - 10 PM Civic Park Young St, Drouin QUEEN ROCKS is a high-energy live Queen Tribute experience that brings to life the showmanship, musicianship and majestic power of one of the greatest rock bands of them all, QUEEN! Supporting QUEEN ROCKS is the amazing Joe Matera as well as local and upcoming Doonie Way. So come down, have some yummy food, browse the shopping and dance the night away, it will be one amazing night!

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* Please note" changed in 2020. So come along enjoy your day and get to know Drouin.