Memories of the 2007 Diamond Creek Town Fair

The Fair is has many activities designed to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable visit.  See some memories of previous fairs.

Carnival

·         a large carnival area with many favourite rides, including dodgems cars, whizzer, zipper, alpine express, and assorted side show activities,

·         a small area with rides for small children, including an inflatable slide, helicopter ride, chair-o-plane, car ride

Grand Parade

·         a parade through the town with floats and participants from local schools and clubs commencing at about 10am

Evening

As always the fair will have some fantastic evening activities, featuring (weather permitting) a stunning firework display from 8:00pm.

Empire FMX

Come and see Empire FMX perform with heart stopping stunts with their dirt bikes.  They will be performing down on the Marngook Oval.

Pole Vaulting Competition

Interested in seeing some of our best Australian Pole Vaulting athletes at the fair?  We will be joined by Melanie Adams, Blake Lucas and Joel Pocklington who will be showing off their talent.  Come and see them at 1:30pm and even join in yourself at 2:30pm (no experience required!) - Click here to download our brochure.

Time and Date

The Town Fair for 2008 will be held on the 13th of September.  The fair will commence at 10am with the grand parade down the main street of Diamond Creek and conclude at 10pm with the fireworks spectacular.

Location

The fair is located mainly on Marngrook Oval, Main Road, Diamond Creek (Melways Map 12 A5). 

Getting to the Fair and Traffic Controls

Diamond Creek is well serviced by public transport.  The fair grounds are only a short walk from Diamond Creek Station.

If travelling by car, the is easy access to Diamond Creek from Greensborough, Eltham or Kangaroo Ground.

Main Road, Diamond Creek will be closed between 10ma and 10.30am during which the Grand Parade will be completed.  Traffic diversions controlled by Victoria Police will be in place during this time.

Parking

On street parking is available.  

Security and Safety

Victoria Police will have Officers on patrol in and around the fair, and in particular during the evenings activities.

Rotarians will also be patrolling the fair all day.

Members of St Johns Ambulance will be on site during the day to provide immediate first aid attention.