Dance, splash and groove all afternoon at the Benalla Splash Park to some hits for the young ones. Bring your beach ball and party shoes as we stay ‘chill’ in the water and dance the afternoon away.

Giant Roving Puppets by Sanctum Studios, 2-4pm

Come and meet these larger-than-life characters of imaginary genius as they rove and play on the Benalla lakeside. Follow Planet Bird Colourful Jelly Sparkle, Frill Neck, Blue Caterpillar, and Robo Monkey as they make mischief!

Sanctum Studio (formerly Sanctum Theatre) is a Melbourne-based visual performance company specialising in puppetry and animation. We have been presenting live art in everyday spaces since 2006.

Hip Hop Dance Party with L2R Dance, 2.15 pm and 3.15 pm

A Hip hop dance workshop promoting positive vibes and fostering creative freedom, offering young people the opportunity to come together and unite through dance. Facilitated by professional teaching artists from L2R Dance, learn grooves and hip-hop party steps culminating in a community dance routine.

Take part in the' Cypher' dance - an open circle where everyone is encouraged to freely bring their own great moves to create a dance play area for the entire community.

L2R Dance is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s West dedicated to providing free dance programs, arts leadership opportunities and employment pathways for children and young people traditionally underrepresented or absent from mainstream arts and culture. Fostering belonging, well-being and cultural leadership, L2R nurtures creativity and transforms young people through the power of dance.

Jewellery Making Workshop with Kurt Saggers, 2-4pm

Settle down by the lake with artist Kurt Saggers from The Cats Pyjamas and make jewellery from a suitcase of wonderful treasures!

Mural Collage Art Workshop with artist Mimi Leung - 2 - 4 pm

Join renowned Shepparton-based artist Mimi Leung to create a unique collage inspired by Benalla’s iconic Ceramic Mural. Using colourful pieces of paper cut into shapes you can recreate the mural or make something completely different and add patterns and detail using colourful markers. Mimi Leung’s practice includes painting, animation, video, comics and installation. Using the creative process to examine subconscious experiences, Mimi applies a lens of curiosity and playfulness to the world around her, as well as within. Mimi was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Hampshire, UK. She studied at Central St. Martins School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. Her illustration clients include Disney, Apple and The New York Times. Mimi currently lives in regional Victoria.