Ecotopia 2026 is set to be our biggest celebration yet, marking 20 years of Yarra Valley ECOSS and everything we’ve achieved together over the past two decades. This special event will also be the closing celebration of Permaculture Week in the Yarra Valley, bringing together community, creativity, and regenerative ideas in one vibrant gathering.
This Saturday from 1pm – 6pm: at Yarra Valley ECOSS Wesburn
Join us for a day featuring:
1.15pm A Welcome to Country with Aunty Kim Wandin.
1.20pm Kofi Kunkpe and The Yarra Valley Drummers; high energy rhythms
2.00pm Sage Oats; soulful, folk inspired sounds fresh from Woodford Folk Festival
2.40pm ECOSS Tour
2.45pm Mystique; a pop-up burst of performance magic
3.00pm Rachel Blacke Trio; rich captivating live music
3.45pm Permaculture week talk with Peter Veeken
4.00pm Nicky Bomba; Boomshakalaka; good vibes and guaranteed dancing
4.45pm ECOSS 20th Birthday celebration; cake stories and raffle
5.15pm Lily & King; wild rootsy, cabaret infused musical mayhem to close the day
There will also be a large Eco market, multicultural food stalls, and a healing haven.
Tour of ECOSS including Food Forest, Farm and Nursery
Open Mic Stage with specialist talks on Permaculture, Bees, Blackberries and more
Fun for the kids with Jigsaw Jumps! (Please bring a helmet and a bike; some bikes will be available to use). Upcycles will be open to sign up as a member or fix a bike!
Kids activities and more.
So come, ride your bike, or jump on a bus (get off 250 metres up the road) or carpool and join us. Dancing is encouraged, community is celebrated and good vibes are guaranteed. Bring your friends, your family and your festival spirit; we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
This event is a vital fundraiser for ECOSS, raising funds for all our site needs. Price is set to be affordable at $20 /$15 Concession – kids free entry; buy tickets at the gate. Parking at the Wesburn oval across the road. Thanks to our sponsors: Yarra Ranges Council and DEECA Partnership Against Pests.
