What’s on in the Festival

  • Big Chill Main Stage

    Main Stage

    The stage we all know and love! With 13 acts across the 2 days it’s safe to say the Main Stage with be pumping with world renowned artists. Situated under a spectacular Big Top marquee, you can’t miss the Main Stage!

    Saturday 18 May 2024

    11am - Welcome to Country

    11:15am - FyreBirds

    12:25pm - Hudson Rose

    1:45pm - Fergus James

    3:05pm - Marvell

    4:25pm - Kingswood

    5:45pm - Jack River

    6:45pm - Electric Postman

    7:20pm - The Rubens

    Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:00am - Sam Buckley Duo

    12:15pm - Loren Ryan

    1:30pm - Tori Darke

    2:45pm - Splashpool

    4:00pm - Diesel

  • Maddie Warden

    Live and Local Stage

    Check out the incredible talent our region offers at the Live and Local Stage, with local bands, dance groups, rap artists and kids entertainment.

    Saturday 18 May 2024

    11:15am - Ruby Rose Band

    12:05pm - Maddie Warden

    1:00pm - Spatial Riesling

    2:00pm - Strung

    2:45pm - Anaiwan Dance

    3:30pm - Luci Dream

    4:05pm - MPD Allstars

    5:00pm - The Altones

    Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:00am - Paw Patrol

    12:00pm - Tell Tale Hearts

    1:00pm - Paw Patrol (second show)

    2:00pm - The Florin Arc

    3:05pm - Terra Firma

  • Mad Proppa Deadly Beat Lab Workshop

    Chilly Vibes

    Home of beats and dancing treats! Transcend into an array of lights, lasers, and disco balls. With three DJs providing non-stop bangers.

    Saturday 18 May 2024

    1:00pm - AJ

    4:00pm - Beat Shepherd

    7:00pm - TrancePlant

    Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:00am - AJ

    2:00pm - Beat Shepherd

    3:00pm - TrancePlant

  • Helly Hoops

    Little Chillers

    Little Chillers is a dedicated kids zone bursting with activities! Featuring arts and crafts, face painting, dazzling circus acts, bubble zone, giant games, workshops and entertainment. Designed for the young and young at heart.

    Face Painting
    11:00am – 5pm (Sat) & 11:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)

    Arts and Craft
    11:00am – 5pm (Sat) & 11:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)

    Giant Games
    11:00am – 5pm (Sat) & 11:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)

    Roving entertainers - Saturday 18 May 2024

    11:20am - Helly Hoops - Bubbles

    2:30pm - Helly Hoops - Bubbles

    2:45pm - Lucy Dream

    3:10pm - Helly Hoops – Hula Hoop

    Circus Tent - Saturday 18 May 2024

    11:15am - 5pm - Silent Disco

    11:45am - Helly Hoops – Circus Workshop

    1:30pm - Paul Longley

    2:30pm - Mad Proppa Deadly Beat Lab Workshop

    3:30pm - Helly Hoops – Circus Workshop

    Circus Tent - Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:15am - 5pm - Silent Disco

    12:00pm - Paw Patrol Meet and Greet

    1:35pm - Multicultural music performance

    2:45pm - Paul Longley

    Live and Local Stage - Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:00am - Paw Patrol Performance

    1:00pm - Paw Patrol Performance (Second show)

  • BBQ Alley

    BBQ Alley

    BBQ Battalion are back with BBQ @ The Big Chill competition. In 2024 We're introducing an interactive BBQ Alley with workshop sessions and tastings featuring pit-masters from all over Australia.

    Saturday 18 May 2024

    11:30am - Lamb Carcass breakdown

    Watch as a lamb carcass is broken down into individual cuts by BBQ Battalions butcher, Darrell, then prepared for spit roasting over charcoal.

    1:00pm Low n Slow Pork Ribs

    We’ll discuss how to select a good rack of pork ribs to smoke, how to trim & prep, plus time & temp, and what rubs pair well with pork.

    3:00pm Steak cooking demo

    We’ll chat rubs and charcoal and how to perfect cooking a boneless rib-eye steak over live fire.

    Sunday 19 May 2024

    11:30am - Steak cooking demo

    We’ll chat rubs and charcoal and how to perfect cooking a boneless rib-eye steak over live fire.

    1:30pm - All Things Chicken Wing

    Cheap, tasty and a crowd favourite. We’ll cover rubs & seasonings, how to best prepare, plus time & temp.