THE official program for the 29th Shepparton Festival was unveiled on Friday, February 28, bringing over 30 shows, performances and workshops and 14 unique exhibitions for the festival held April 4-13, 2025.
Festival Director, Kristen Retallick introduced the official program and some of the artists featured in the lineup, including Stephanie Rosestone who is presenting a free workshop at Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre (MEAC), and Sakeena Akbari whose artworks will be on display at Apple Republic (171 Fryers Street, Shepparton) during the festival.
Akbari’s three incredibly intricate drawings of deeply personal and emotional intention will captivate art enthusiasts and those passing by. It will open as part of the Shepparton Festival Walking Tour, on Friday, April 4, 5.30pm.
Rosestone’s Message in a Bottle: Imagining the Future of Water asks you to use your imagination to visit the future and play with possibilities about out water future. This free event is part of a research project on futures thinking activities. Find a message in your imagined future and send it back in a bottle to share. You will have the opportunity to contribute a creation to an exhibition on Water Futures.
“This year’s Festival has a huge range of programs that we’re really proud to be delivering in collaboration with incredible artists and producers,” Retallick said.
“With so many low and no cost events on offer at a time when families are really feeling the cost of living, the festival provides a great opportunity to try something new, whether that is comedy, painting, dancing or visiting an art exhibition or market.”
To learn more about the festival, view the program or volunteer opportunities, visit sheppartonfestival.org.au or find Shepparton Festival on social media. Book your tickets now to avoid missing out.
