
About the Yarraville Festival Committee
The Yarraville Festival Committee is a dedicated group of local volunteers who plan, manage, and deliver the Yarraville Festival each year. With a shared commitment to community, culture, and creativity, the Committee works year-round to ensure the Festival remains a vibrant and inclusive celebration of Yarraville’s unique character.
Our Committee members bring together a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and professional expertise—including event management, marketing, community engagement, risk and safety, and the creative arts. Every member plays a key role in ensuring the success of the Festival and upholding its values of inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.
What We Do
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Coordinate the planning, permits, and logistics of the Festival
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Curate and support local entertainment, food, art and market stallholders
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Promote local business participation and sponsorship opportunities
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Ensure safety, accessibility, and community representation across all aspects of the event
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Engage with local residents, groups, and stakeholders
The Committee operates as a not-for-profit, with all funds raised going directly toward the running of the Festival and supporting local initiatives. We are proud to be stewards of one of Melbourne’s longest-running community festivals.
Committee Member |
Position |
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Con Frescos | President |
Peres Zapfrack | Vice-president |
Tony More | Treasurer |
George Karasaridis | Secretary |
Anton Horvat | Operations Manager |
Edward Hore | IT and Content |
Silvia Liu | Designer |