We asked residents to answer the question in 25 words of less, "What are you most excited to experience at Craigieburn Festival?" To enter residents needed to comment their answer on our Hume City Council Facebook page or Instagram page competition post and ensure that they were eligible by visiting the terms and conditions below. Entries opened on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5pm (AEDT) and closed on Monday 16 March 2026 at 5pm (AEDT).
Congratulations to our winners!
Fun activities, thrilling rides, wonderful local talent, delicious multicultural cuisine, emergency services! Precious memories as I watch my son’s eyes light up during the fireworks! – Ben (Facebook)
Levi, hotdog, sticky grin,
Zahra, dancing, twirling-in,
Arjun's bubble, laughter wide,
Mahmoud rides with pride.
Just what I need to see, happy kids in community. – Kate (Facebook)
The sizzle of food trucks, the smell of hot jam donuts, and that unbeatable Craigieburn buzz. I’m ready to eat my way through the festival! – Bianca (Facebook)
Food trucks, live music, and burning off festival snacks by chasing my kids across Craigieburn like it’s an Olympic sport… gold medal in parent sprint. – Caitlyn (Facebook)
Rides and fireworks! We love both, but favourite would be.. the memories made! ❤️ Like accidentally getting on that huge upside-down ride and screamcrying – @seeing_through_lylas_lens (Instagram)
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