The 50th Maldon Folk Festival from Friday 31 October to Monday 4 November was fulfilling and full, according to Festival Director Pam Lyons. The town was packed with music, musicians and good vibes.
“It’s been really great. I think we’re at capacity,” Pam said on Sunday evening. “Apparently, the ice cream & fudge shop has sold out. I wouldn’t be surprised if all the food vendors have sold out!”
Music lined the streets for the Maldon Folk Festival, The Rhymer from Ryde brought poetry to Maldon’s Holy Trinity Church.
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It was gorgeous weather for most of the weekend, perfect for the Troubadour tent under the trees. The Machinery Museum hosted some rollicking sets, and Progress Hall hosted crowds for big-name bands and the local brass band. The streets of Maldon were alive with fans walking from one venue to the next, enjoying buskers, dancers and impromptu jams along the way.
Morris Dancing on Main Street Maldon, George Mann (USA) with local legend Mick Coates and the Amazing Matiss Schubert.
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Pam expressed thanks to all the community groups and volunteers who helped pull it all together, including Maldon CFA, Victorian Goldfields Railway, Maldon Men’s Shed, Maldon Lions Club and the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum.
“It’s exceeded expectations,” Pam told the TT [Tarrangower Times]. “It’s a world-class lineup and the audience has been spoilt for choice.” Huge congratulations to Pam and everyone involved after another extraordinary festival.
See all the pictures from the event in the issue.
This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 7 November 2025.
