Get ready for Spring Ditch 2026! Saturday 7th of March at the beautiful Stanley Recreation Reserve.

A perfect day of family fun, food and music with friends, nestled in the shade of the regal gum trees.

Musical guests this year include all-female mariachi trailblazers QUEEN OF HEARTS, the transcendent Buddhist rock energy of BUDDHADATTA all the way from Japan, and the irresistible 60s-inspired ska grooves of THE SKABHANGERS. From Melbourne, THE LULUBLUES bring their soulful blues swagger, while AMAYA LAUCIRICA returns to enchant with her lush dream-pop soundscapes.

Keeping spirits high, the one and only MC JOHN WALKER joins us once again — actor, storyteller, and all-round legend — alongside our perennial party hero DJ JANE DOE, dropping the perfectly timed bangers that keep the Ditch moving. And making his long-awaited debut behind the decks, DJ PROF, a true Spring Ditch original, steps into the spotlight for a set that’s bound to become Stanley folklore!

Plus a huge range of old school events and activities for the whole family. Including the inaugural Stanley Smoke Up BBQ Competition, Kid’s Olympics (including Sack Race / Apple & Spoon + more), The Golden Gumboot Toss, Kid’s Activity Zone, Chainsaw Art, Tennis Madness, Arts & Craft, Raffles & Competitions, Memorabilia, Jamswells Open Mic Stage, Mini Golf Putt, Roving Performers and sooooo much more. All showcasing the wealth of talent and creativity in our local community!

Regular Beechworth shuttle bus available. Stay tuned for heaps of updates. Tickets and info at springditch.com. See you in Stanley!

Spring Ditch 2026

Choose your tickets

General Admission (16 years +) ticket

Family - 2 Adults and up to 3 kids (5 to 15 years) ticket

Family - 2 Adults and up to 5 kids (5 to 15 years) ticket

Child Under 5 ticket

Young Person (5 to 15 years) ticket

Donations

Extra support for our Stanley Community Groups