Celebrate the olive harvest and learn sustainable living at this family-friendly festival in South Morang.
Saturday 9 May 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Council carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 3752
Free - $50 depending on olive quantity
Experience the joy of harvesting olives and turning them into fresh, local olive oil at the Olives to Oil Festival. This event also features the Scraps to Soil initiative, showing you how to compost food and garden waste effectively. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to engage in fun, educational workshops that promote sustainable living.
Enjoy a day filled with activities designed to help you reduce food waste, use your FOGO bin correctly, and cultivate a greener garden. The festival welcomes all residents and encourages community participation in sustainability practices.
Bring your olives to be pressed by CERES, with free tickets available for the first 100 residents. Additional tickets for larger quantities are available at a subsidised fee, making it accessible for everyone.
- Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
- Location: Council carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 3752
The festival includes olive pressing, composting demonstrations, and family-friendly workshops. Booking is required to have your olives pressed, with a tiered pricing system based on the quantity of olives brought.
Participants can expect a welcoming community atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to learn practical sustainability tips that can be applied at home.
The event takes place at the Council carpark located at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. This venue is easily accessible by car and offers ample parking space. South Morang is a family-friendly suburb with good transport links.
The location is suitable for all ages, making it convenient for parents to bring their children along for a day of learning and fun. Maps and directions are available online to help you plan your visit.
Facilities at the venue support a comfortable experience, including shaded areas and seating for resting between activities.
Residents wishing to have their olives pressed must book a drop-off time in advance. The first 100 tickets are free and allow up to 20kg of olives to be pressed per ticket.
If you plan to bring more than 20kg, additional tickets are available at subsidised prices: $15 for 20-40kg, $25 for 40-60kg, and $50 for 60-100kg. This ensures fair access and efficient processing during the festival.
The event promotes sustainable practices, so attendees are encouraged to bring reusable containers and minimize waste during their visit.
Booking is essential to participate in the olive pressing. Secure your free festival ticket early to guarantee your spot.
Pricing tiers for olive pressing are:
- Under 20kg: Free
- 20-40kg: $15.00
- 40-60kg: $25.00
- 60-100kg: $50.00
Tickets can be booked through the CERES website, which also provides additional information and FAQs to help you prepare for the event.
This pricing structure makes the festival accessible while supporting the costs of processing larger quantities of olives.
