The Converge on the Goulburn Festival is back in 2026! This family friendly event provides an opportunity for cross-cultural sharing, connection for the community, and celebrating all that is great about our region!
Held at the stunning Victoria Park Lake precinct in Shepparton, this event will feature music and dance, authentic cultural and culinary delights, and interactive activities and workshops for all ages.
This is a free, fun, family friendly event. There will be no consumption of alcohol within the event facility. A range of free activities and workshops will be available on the day.
When: Saturday 21 March 2026 from 2pm until 9pm Where: Victoria Park Lake Cost: Free Contact: Please email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au for more information about this event
Kids Scavenger Hunt from 2pm-9pm
Visit the Council Marquee to join the Converge Scavenger Hunt.
There are several places you need to visit, and activities to do, and then you can go into the draw to win 1 of 10 prizes.
Make sure you get a stamp once you complete each activity.
A winner will be drawn every hour, so visit to the Council marquee to find out how to participate.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Pedal Boats on the Lake (paid activity).
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: $10 for 30 minutes
Pedal Boats (seats 2) - $20 for 30 minutes
Located at the Shepparton Canoe Club, approximately 800m from main event site. Ample parking nearby.
All ages welcome. No experience needed – just the ability to swim confidently. Individuals 8 and under must be accompanied by an Adult.
1:00pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 2:30pm
2:30pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 4:30pm
4:30pm – 5:00pm
Limited spots available – bookings close at 3pm on 20 March 2026:
Aboriginal Art Workshop with Yorta Yorta Artist – Tammy-Lee Atkinson
Suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
3:15pm – 4:00pm
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Goulburn Valley Chinese Association 6pm onwards
Chinese Calligraphy workshop
Chinese Knotting workshop
Goulburn Valley Libraries – Multicultural Story-time (2pm - 5pm)
Youth Program Performers (2pm - 4pm)
2.00pm: Mieke
2.05pm: Shelby
2.09pm: Hollow (band)
2.35pm: Saskia
2.39pm: Ludlow Twins
3.05pm: JayCee
3.16pm: Jonathan Jnr
3.28pm: Dirty Denim
Main Program Performers (4pm - 9pm)
4pm (approx): Tuaopepe Girls
4.05pm: Nepalese Community Group
4.20pm: Marina Henare (Maori Singer)
4.50pm: Dj Filler - Dj Miss Hustla
5pm: 2nd Nature
5.30pm: Ras & Interactive African Drummers
6pm: Mayor, Cr Shane Sali Speech
6.05pm: Welcome to Country
6.10pm: Nessie (First Nations group)
6.15pm: Trio Brisa Latina
6.45pm: Malayalee Association
6.55pm: Tiva Island Zumba
7pm: Dj Filler - Dj Miss Hustla
7.10pm: Yung Maynie
7.25pm: Bula Meke
7.40pm: Sounds of Polynesia
8pm: Calle Luna ft Carlitos Way
Other Activities running all day
Activities in the Park
Connected Circus
Enchanted Rainbow
Sifa’s Hair Braiding
Henna Art by Komal Chauhan
SEDA Inflatable Games
Splinters Contemporary Artists Workshop
Yorta Yorta Artist Painting Workshop
For the first time, the event will feature a Makers Market, allowing local creators to sell handmade items such as jewellery, soaps, candles and other crafts made by members of our multicultural community. This new addition aligns with Cultural Diversity Week, which falls during the festival.
Food Vendors
776BC Loukoumades
Afghani Community Group
Bay Leaf
Boost Juice Shepparton
Chow Town
Coffee Shots Shepparton
Flor’s Lutong Bahay
Goulburn Valley Seniors Association
GV Malaysian Association
Iraqi Community Group
Kathmandu Street Food
Min Min Kitchen
Mr Sheepy
Oh My Ceylon
The BBQ Den
Top Notch Poffertjes
Totally Gluten Free Products
Twista Sis
Yum Yum May
For more information on performer times, as well as what food vendors and activities will be available, head over to the Facebook event page.
Services on site
Ambulance Victoria
Country Fire Authority
Ethnic Council of Shepparton
Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit
Greater Shepparton City Council
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Rich River First Aid
Shepparton Festival
Shepparton Search & Rescue
Victoria Police
Victorian Fisheries Authority
Accessibility and further information
The Open Grassed Space event site at Victoria Park Lake has sealed path access around the outside of the event site. The remainder of the surfaces being used for the event are grassed.
There will be an elevated, accessible viewing platform for people with disabilities and their families / friends / carers. This platform is accessible from the South of the Toilet block. The platform has ramps, handrails, lighting, and a marquee for shade.
There will be lots of traffic on Wyndham and Sobraon Streets, and the event site will not be fully fenced. There will be many people during the event, some animals on leads, live music and dance performances on stage, emergency service vehicles, and activities for kids.
There is an all accessible, all gender bathroom on site. In addition, there are male and female toilets in the toilet block.
First aid will be available on site and will be located at the Northeast corner of the event site, next to the entrance archway.
Animals on leads or restrained are welcome at this event. Pet owners are responsible for supervising and cleaning up after their animals.
There will be lots of tables and chairs provided near the Food Vendors as well as some umbrellas providing shade. You can also bring a picnic rug and chairs to sit on to enjoy the day.
This event will be held in all weather conditions. If extreme weather is predicted, a notification will be made in the week leading up to the event.
There will be Council Event’s Staff on site who will be wearing high-vis vests and long sleeve Council shirts. If you need any assistance during the event, please contact a Council staff member or a security guard and we will be happy to help.
Please email events@shepparton.vic.gov.au for further information or any questions in relation to the Converge on the Goulburn Festival.
Converge on the Goulburn is proudly presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and is part of the Shepparton Festival.
For more information
Contact: Greater Shepparton City Council on 03 5831 9500 or
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