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Please take the time to read through our FAQ.

If your question isn’t answered below, click here to contact us directly.


Q. When is the Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival?

Friday 9 October – Opening night and key note address by award-winning Australian author Chris Hammer.

Saturday 10 October – A full day of panels, presentations, prizes and more!

Sunday 11 October – To be announced!


Q. Where is the festival being held?

Friday 9 October – Opening night is at the Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave.

Saturday 10 October – The Belgrave Library, Belgrave Hub, and also at various venues on Belgrave Main Street.

Sunday 11 October – To be announced!


Q. What counts as concession?

  • Seniors card
  • Student cards
  • Disability pension cards
  • Centrelink concession cards

Q. I’d like to volunteer!

We’d love that! You can start the application process here!


Q. Where can I see the program?

The Festival program will be released August 27.

Q. How can I become a sponsor?

Click here for information regarding our sponsorship tiers and sponsorship opportunities!


Q. Is there parking?

All day parking is available at the Belgrave Station. Long and short-term parking is available at the Belgrave Library and Hayes car park on Burwood Hwy (next to Belgrave Vet). 

Accessible parking is available at all car parks, and behind the Belgrave Hub.

Works are being done on the access road to Belgrave Station car park, which may cause some delays in entering and exiting the area. While the works are underway, PTV buses will be operating from Belgrave-Gembrook Road.

Please take these changes and delays into account when arriving for your session, and be sure to check parking restrictions.


Q. Do you accept one-off/in-kind donations?

Absolutely! Head here for more information.

Q. I’d like to share feedback and/or suggestions for future festivals!

You can use this form to share your feedback.



 

 

 

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Introducing DRLF

The Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival was founded by Marian Matta and is supported by a committee of many.

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Acknowledgment of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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