The Hills community are being invited to spend the day in Kallista at a free community event.
On Saturday 7 October, the Kallista township will play host to the Kallista Revival festival, bringing a variety of activities and events to locals and visitors.
The village-wide event celebrates this beautiful ‘Village in the Forest’ and heralds the return of the historic Kallista Market, established 1977 and not run since 2019.
The market has been the pulsing heartbeat of the community, held on the first Saturday of the month, and many have been keen to see its ‘Revival’.
An opening ceremony, with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Murrindindi together with indigenous and local performers will bring life and music to the market.
This expanded market will host community stalls, kids activities and familiar and new stallholders.
Alongside the market, the Kallista Primary School will see the return of their biannual school fete.
Principal Christine Finighan said it’s been five years since our last ‘Kallista on the Green’ family fun day, and the children can’t wait for October 7.
“There’ll be something for everyone!
“While the kids check out the fun Kidszone, grown-ups can relax and enjoy an afternoon of fabulous live music, food, wine and craft beers, surrounded by the beautiful Sherbrooke forest,” she said.
The Kallista-The Patch CFA will open their station doors and in addition to having their trucks on display, there will be engaging educational activities, and visitors can grab a bite while they visit.
The unique and charming shops of Kallista will be open and springing to life! Get a coffee, have a browse and support the local traders!
Parking in Kallista is limited, so visitors are encouraged to hike on in, catch a bus or carpool.
Additional parking is available up the road at The Patch Primary School, with a free shuttle bus running all day.
The resurgence of activity in Kallista is being driven along by the new township group, Kallista Village Inc, a voice for those who live, work and play in Kallista, The Patch and Sherbrooke.
Formed in early 2023, the township group has been encouraged and supported by all levels of government, including Yarra Ranges Council, the Federal Government, and local sponsors, with new members always welcome.
More info about Kallista Village Inc, the Market and the Kallista Revival event can be found at kallistavillage.com
