Metung Winter Festival

Celebrate winter by the water at the Metung Winter Festival, a vibrant community event bringing together delicious food, live music, entertainment, and family fun on the picturesque Metung Village Green.Set against the stunning backdrop of Bancroft Bay, this much-loved winter festival is all about gathering with family and friends to enjoy the warmth and magic of the season.

Festival Highlights

• Winter comfort food from local vendors

• Live local music throughout the afternoon and evening

• Bancroft Bay Distillery mobile bar serving hot gin toddies, G&Ts, and specialty cocktails

• Hot chocolates, popcorn, fairy floss, and family favourites for the kids

• Live wood carving demonstrations by BK Carving

• Giant lawn games and children’s activities

• Explore the Metung CFA fire truck

• VIP lakeside igloo experiences available by pre-booking

Location: Metung Village Green, Metung
Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DMANP

Dumpling Eating Competition

Back for its third year, the hugely popular dumpling eating competition hosted by Doin’ Dumplings returns with separate contests for adults and children. Enter on the day for your chance to win trophies, prizes, dumplings, and ultimate bragging rights.

Lantern Parade

As the sun sets, the festival transforms into a magical winter wonderland with a community lantern parade winding its way to the Metung Wharf overlooking Bancroft Bay. Bring your own lantern or purchase one handmade by local school children and become part of this enchanting tradition.

Located just a 15-minute drive from Beachcomber Holiday Units, the Metung Winter Festival makes a fantastic winter evening outing during your stay in Lakes Entrance.

This event is part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival