Major Event Participation
We select a variety of participants to ensure our events and festivals are colourful, diverse and attractive to locals and visitors coming to Hume.
Major Event Applications are open.
To be considered, please complete the relevant application form below:
Food/Drink Vendors and Stallholder Application Form
Performer Application Form
Sponsorship Application Form
(Late applications will not be accepted or processed)
Event Partnerships
With major events planned across the 2024/25 event calendar, Hume City Council is welcoming expressions of interest for prospective sponsors to be involved in our cities most prestigious events.
Expressions of interest are now open for businesses to partner with Council’s signature event Hume Winter Lights Festival.
Each package offers an attractive opportunity for the sponsor to get involved and engage with the local community. We have a range of packages available ranging in investment level. Multi-year packages are available at an agreed rate and tailored packages can be discussed.
For more information, please refer to the Hume Major Events Sponsorship Proposal 2024-25(PDF, 3MB) and Sponsorship Policy
Hume Carols by Candlelight 2024
Hume Carols by Candlelight 2024
To be held on Saturday 7 December 2024 at Craigieburn Anzac Park.
Carols is one of the highlights in our community, with a program of entertainment including children’s performers, live music, food vendors and pre-event activities.
This free community event has previously attracted approximately 10,000 attendees (weather dependent) and runs from 5pm-9.30pm. (Carols start at 7pm).
Applications closed on 15 September 2024 11.59pm.
Craigieburn Festival 2025
Craigieburn Festival 2025
To be held on Saturday 1 March 2025 at Craigieburn Anzac Park.
This long-running festival is well-known in our community and includes a program focused on family attractions including live performances, interactive workshops, free children’s activities, stalls, food vendors, art show, fireworks and more.
This free community event has previously attracted approximately 15,000-20,000 attendees (weather dependent) and runs from 12pm-9.30pm.
Applications closed on 15 December 2024 11.59pm.
Hume Winter Lights Festival 2025
Hume Winter Lights Festival 2025
To be held on Saturday 21 June 2025 at Town Hall Broadmeadows and Outdoor Precinct.
Returning in it’s third iteration, this festival celebrates all things music, art, lights and visual. Open to all ages, this free community event has previously attracted approximately 4,000 attendees (weather dependent) and runs from 5pm-10pm.
Seeking: Food and drink vendors, alcohol vendors.
Applications open: 22 July to 15 September 2024 11.59pm and 28 October 2024 to 7 March 2025 11.59pm.
Seeking Sponsorship: Prospective sponsors to be involved in our Hume Winter Lights Festival event.
Applications: open: 14 August to 15 September 2024 11.59pm and 28 October 2024 to 30 March 2025 11.59pm.
(Late applications will not be accepted or processed)
For further information contact events@hume.vic.gov.au