Leisure Business Foundation Initiatives
Campaign illustration of a community market day in front of Sir John Monash Museum, with market stalls, show cars, people sharing practical skills and children creating together

Four big Sundays in 2027

Yallourn Meet Up

A bigger community day at Sir John Monash Museum, a place to browse, meet, make, learn and spend time together.

Save the dates

  1. 24JanuaryCar swap meet
  2. 25April
  3. 25July
  4. 24OctoberCar swap meet

Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

01 · Browse and discover

Markets

Browse a lively mix of stalls, meet the people behind them and discover something worth taking home. Every Meet Up brings together familiar favourites and new faces, giving you another reason to wander through.

Register for a market stall

02 · Park, talk and trade

Cars

Show cars bring the forecourt to life across all four Sundays. Take your time, admire the details and share stories with fellow enthusiasts. In January and October, the car swap meet adds parts, tools and motoring finds to the day.

Register for the swap meet

03 · Have a go

Workshops

Roll up your sleeves and have a go. Hands-on workshops invite you to learn practical skills, try something creative and share the pleasure of making and doing.

04 · Stay and enjoy

Family fun

Bring the family and make a day of it. There is room for children to play, create and join in while everyone browses, talks and enjoys the Meet Up together.

Take Part

Participant registration

Choose every way you would like to take part, then tell us what you would bring to the day.

How would you like to take part? Select all that apply.
Which dates interest you?

The car swap meet is held in January and October only. April and July remain available for market stallholders and workshop hosts.

View Participant Terms and Conditions

Initial registration. Registering your interest does not confirm a place. The event team will contact you directly if your registration progresses.

  • Participants must set up and pack down safely, keep access routes clear and secure gazebos, tables, displays and trailers using methods approved for the venue.
  • Accepted participants may be required to provide evidence of current public liability insurance before attending.
  • Participants must remove their rubbish unless the event team provides another arrangement.
  • Set-up must be completed and participant vehicles moved from the event area before opening. Final arrival and vehicle-clearance times will be supplied with acceptance information.
  • Packing up must not begin before the event closes at 2 p.m. unless the event team approves it beforehand. Vehicles may enter the event area only when authorised.
  • Cancellations must be advised to the event team as soon as possible.
  • Anyone selling or serving food or drink must hold the registrations, notifications and Statement of Trade required for their activity and provide evidence when requested.