Moondyne Festival
| Moondyne Festival | |
|---|---|
Moondyne Festival Logo | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date(s) | First Sunday in May |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Stirling Terrace |
| Location(s) | Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°33′04″S 116°27′50″E / 31.551°S 116.464°E |
| Country | Australia |
| Years active | 41 |
| Inaugurated | 6 June 1984 |
| Activity | Period costume, street theatre, street stalls, art and antique displays |
| Website | moondynefestival |
The Moondyne Festival is a festival held in Toodyay, Western Australia, celebrating the life and times of Moondyne Joe. It is held annually on the first Sunday in May. This festival takes place in the main street, Stirling Terrace, with street theatre, market stalls, and demonstrations. During the festival, the town is described as being transported back in time.
The festival features costumes from the 19th century, street theatre involving the character of Moondyne Joe, street stalls, and displays of art and antiques. Other characters portrayed include the "Swagmen" (Moondyne's gang), temperance ladies, the undertaker, and the barber.