Thorpdale Potato Festival

24/06/2026

💡Sponsor Spotlight – EnergyAustralia 💡

The Thorpdale Potato Festival is proud to acknowledge EnergyAustralia as a valued sponsor of the 2027 Festival.

Their support directly benefits the Thorpdale Potato Festival, helping us deliver a vibrant event that celebrates our region's rich agricultural heritage. In turn, the Festival benefits the wider community by attracting visitors to the region, supporting local businesses, and bringing people together to celebrate everything that makes Thorpdale unique.

Thank you, EnergyAustralia, for being part of the 2027 Festival and for your investment in the Thorpdale community.

Interested in becoming part of the 2027 Festival? Get in touch with us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities: 📨 [email protected]

17/06/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight – Willarah Farm 🌟

The Thorpdale Potato Festival Committee is excited to announce Willarah Farm as a supporter of the 2027 Festival.

Willarah Farm is passionate about fresh, local produce and backing not only what they grow, but also the wider network of Gippsland farmers who sell directly to their communities. Their commitment to local food and local stories is helping strengthen regional connections across our farming community.

We are so excited to have Willarah Farm on board for their support and for championing local growers across Gippsland. Thank you for your support of the festival.

If you want to get involved in the 50-year milestone event since the first Thorpdale Festival ran, please get in touch with us below:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au

12/06/2026

📸 Volunteers needed – Thorpdale Potato Festival Photography Competition

The photography competition has been a much-loved part of the Potato Festival in the past, but the current committee is at capacity and won't be able to run it for 2027 without help from the community.

We're looking for a community group or a few keen volunteers to take it on. Someone who's run the comp before is happy to help out in an advisory capacity, so you won't be starting from scratch.

Interested or want more info? Comment below, DM or email us at [email protected] 👇

11/06/2026

🚁 Riverina Helicopters Returning for the 2027 Festival! 🚁

We're excited to welcome Riverina Helicopters back to the 2027 festival!

Visitors will once again have the opportunity to experience Thorpdale from a whole new perspective, with scenic helicopter flights showcasing the festival and the beautiful surrounding countryside from above.

Stay tuned for more details closer to the event.

📸 In the meantime, check out Riverina Helicopters on Facebook and Instagram to see some of the incredible views and experiences they offer. We can't wait to see them back at the festival in 2027! 🚁✨

10/06/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight – Moe Racing Club - horse racing, entertainment, social events 🌟

The Thorpdale Potato Festival Committee is proud to recognise Moe Racing Club as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2027 Festival.

One of Victoria’s most vibrant country racing venues, Moe Racing Club offers a unique atmosphere set against the beautiful backdrop of the Baw Baw Ranges. The club is a true family-friendly destination, featuring great racing, hospitality and the popular Turfside Bar and Grill.

We sincerely thank Moe Racing Club for their support of the festival and their continued contribution to the local community.

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Thorpdale Potato Festival? We’d love to hear from you! get in touch and be part of celebrating and supporting our community.

Our sponsorship proposal document can be found here 👇
https://thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au/prod/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thorpdale-Potato-Festival-2027-Sponsorship-Proposal-1.pdf

03/06/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight Tolsma Australia 🌟

The Thorpdale Potato Festival Committee would like to thank Tolsma Australia for their support as a valued supporter of the 2027 Thorpdale Potato Festival.

Tolsma Australia develop innovative solutions for the handling, storage, and processing of agricultural products, supporting growers with industry-leading technology and expertise.

We are incredibly grateful for their support of our festival and their ongoing contribution to the agricultural industry and local farming communities.

Thank you, Tolsma Australia for helping make the 2027 Thorpdale Potato Festival possible! 🥔

If you would like to be part of supporting something bigger than just the festival, helping support a community that reinvests profits back into those who celebrate and create it, please get in touch with us.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au

27/05/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

Local businesses supporting community events, we love to see it!

A huge thank you to R.E.N Machinery for getting behind the Thorpdale Potato Festival in 2027 👏🥔

R.E.N Machinery specialises in agricultural machinery sales, service and spare parts, so make sure to support them for all your machinery needs.

Sponsoring the Thorpdale Potato Festival is about more than just supporting the festival itself, it’s about being part of something bigger. Proceeds from our beloved festival are reinvested back into the community through local projects and initiatives that benefit the wider region.

Be a part of something bigger 💚

Our sponsorship packages can be found here: 👇
https://thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au/prod/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thorpdale-Potato-Festival-2027-Sponsorship-Proposal-1.pdf

20/05/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

This is what community is all about 🤝 getting behind each other!

Travellers Rest Hotel Thorpdale is not only our local, but an important part of the Thorpdale township.

A huge thank you for getting behind us in supporting the Thorpdale Potato Festival in 2027 as we celebrate 50 years since the festival first began 🥔🎉

We know where we’ll be heading after the festival… 🍻

Sponsoring the Thorpdale Potato Festival goes beyond simply supporting the event, it’s about contributing to something much bigger. Funds raised through our much-loved festival are reinvested back into the community, supporting local projects and initiatives that benefit the wider region.

If you want to support a festival that isn’t just about a jam-packed fun day with great exposure but also about the lasting impact it has on our community, then get in touch today at 📨📨[email protected] or visit our website 🔗https://thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au/

18/05/2026

Loving seeing this creativity from Hessians on the Field 👏✨ Be sure to follow along to see what they come up with next as we head towards the Thorpdale Potato Festival 2027 🥔❤️ Can’t wait to see what’s in store! 🙌

Garment making starts with getting your ideas down on paper. a red pelisse with squirrel motif. Thorpdale Potato Festival 2027.

11/05/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Preparations are already underway for the 2027 Thorpdale Potato Festival coming up in March next year and we’re excited to see sponsors starting to come on board! 🥔🎉

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the local businesses and legends who help make the festival possible through their support.

A big thank you to Tap’d Out Plumbing & Gasfitting for coming on board as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2027 festival, we’re thrilled to have your support! 👏 Need a hand with plumbing or gas repairs? Safe to say, we know who to call! 👨‍🔧

Our sponsors are a huge part of what makes the festival happen. Their support not only helps deliver a fantastic event, but also helps give back to the wider community, with profits from the festival reinvested into local groups, projects, and initiatives. ❤️

If you’d like to be part of something that supports and celebrates our community, get in touch to find out more about our 2027 sponsorship packages by emailing [email protected] 📩