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The Lakeside Alive event was held at Lake Caroline between 12pm and 8pm on Saturday 21 March 2026. This year's event included:

Live music throughout the day featuring an incredible lineup of talented artists across two stages.
Free family activities including crowd-favourite face painting, circus and craft workshops and our local emergency services heroes on display.
A vibrant lineup of roving performers including fire twirlers, bubbles, comedy circus acrobats and more.
Intercultural performances, music and interactive workshops in celebration of Cultural Diversity Week.
Amazing food and beverage from a range of must-try food trucks or local businesses.
A Market Village featuring cultural, artisan and handmade goods alongside some of our local artists.
Twilight fireworks to wrap up the day in spectacular style.
And much more!

To help improve the planning of future events within the City of Melton, we would like to hear about your experiences with the event!

If you attended the event, or even if you were unable to attend on the day, please share your thoughts by completing the evaluation form below: