Art & Craft Keilor

Gather yer clan & don yer kilt — the Scottish
Festival at Overnewton Castle returns for one grand fling!


Calling all clans near and far! Head to the
four-acre Scottish Baronial estate, Overnewton Castle, for the fourth annual
Scottish Festival, a jam-packed day celebrating St Andrew’s Day and everything
we love about bonnie Scotland.





From 11am to 4pm, the castle grounds will be alive
with:





· Facepainting and Entertainment for the wee bairns


· Highland Cows to Meet Up Close


· The Best Scottish Scran from Melbourne's Top Suppliers


· Live Music Sessions from the Newport Craic


· Shows for Big and Little Kids from Drongo & The Crow


· Ceilidh Dancing with Live Band, Austral


· Celtic Makers Market & Clan Displays


· Highland Dancers & Bagpipe Shows





Pack a picnic or tuck into mouth-watering bites
from our food stalls, browse the Celtic craft & artisan markets, and soak
up the vibrant Scottish spirit. A full festival program will be revealed on the
day via QR code — so you can plan your perfect adventure.





FESTIVAL DETAILS

Sunday 30th November 2025 — St Andrew’s Day

11am – 4pm

Overnewton Castle, 51 Overnewton Rd, Keilor

Tickets just $10-$15 — get in quick before they’re all snapped up!





WHAT IS ST ANDREW’S DAY?


In Scotland (and across the world where Scots have
left their mark), St Andrew’s Day is a celebration of Scottish culture,
complete with traditional music, dancing, hearty food and good cheer. It also
kicks off the season of Scottish winter festivals.





A SLICE OF SCOTLAND IN MELBOURNE


Built in 1849 by Scotsman William Taylor,
Overnewton Castle began as a modest bluestone homestead on 13,000 acres of
grazing land. After a trip back to Scotland in 1859, Taylor transformed it into
a grand Scottish Baronial Castle, complete with turrets, a billiard room, dairy
and butcher shop — making it a jewel of Keilor’s history and a living testament
to Melbourne’s Gold Rush-era ties to Scotland.





THE FESTIVAL SITE


The festival takes place both indoors and out, so
there’s something for everyone:


· Ceilidhs in the grand ballroom throughout the day


· Highland dancers & pipers performing on the lawns


· Children's Entertainment & face painting in the gardens


· Craft market in the onsite car park





Grab a bite, sip something cold, bring an
instrument for the open music sessions, or find a shady spot to roll out your
picnic rug and watch the fun unfold.





LIVE ENTERTAINMENT


The Newport Craic


This six piece celtic session group comprised of a
variety of highly skilled players from thje Newport Folk & Fiddle Club,
will be serenading attendees with life celtic music and Scottish favourites.





Drongo & The Crow


A Drongos' show is a delicious stew of early
Australian colonial songs, with a side-order of history. Voices mellowed
by Vegemite and cheap rum blend with accordion, drums, bass, violin, mandolin
and autoharp to bring new life to old songs. You'll sing, you'll laugh,
you'll learn a little, you'll move alot!





Austral


Winners of the 'Group of the Year' 2024 and
'Traditional Folk Album of the Year' 2022 Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMA),
Austral will transport you into full festival party mode. They are a
high-energy, four-piece Australian Celtic group combining didgeridoo, Irish
pipes, high energy fiddling, journeying songs and energetic foot percussion. If
Austral's high energy dancing don't get you moving, their dance caller will,
teaching traditional Scottish dances for all levels of dancing ability to take
part.





The Victorian Scottish Pipers and Drums


Victorian Scottish Pipes & Drums is one of
Australia's oldest continuously functioning pipe bands, established in 1909.
Currently one of Australia's Grade 3 bands, they are dedicated to the
preservation of piping and drumming, performing both traditional and modern
pipe band music.





The Lyons Highland Dance Studio


Lyons Highland Dance Studio offers classes teaching
the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD) technique of Scottish
Highland Dancing for all levels of dancers. Established 20 years ago, the Lyons
Highland Dancers have performed both nationally and internationally.





GOOD TO KNOW





- Parking: Available across
the road at Overnewton College (a short stroll away).


- Reserved parking for
wheelchair and mobility aid users direct to the gate.


- A reasonable level of
mobility required for full festival site.


- Companion cards welcome


- No dogs permitted on site.


- No BYO alcohol. All drinks
must be purchased from our licensed bar.


- Cash & Eftpos: The
castle gates will accept card & cash for tickets on the day.


- No ATM on site - stalls
manage their own payment methods


- In the event of rain, the
festival will still go ahead.





Interested in being a stallholder or performer?
Email us at info@overnewtoncastle.com.au





So round up yer clan, slip on yer kilt and come
send off this beloved festival in true Highland style!





Please note: This event has a NO REFUND / NO DATE
CHANGE policy.