What to see and do
From live demonstrations, presentations, interviews, fair entertainment and great local food - find out what's on at the Lost Trades Fair in 2026.
DISCOVER, EXPLORE, CONNECT - THERE IS A LOT TO SEE IN 2026
There is something at Lost Trades to inspire everyone at any age. Watch hands at work, meet the makers, ask questions, watch techniques and share knowledge. Be inspired by more than 150 artisan makers sharing skill and what they do. ​
Wander through slowly to take it all in. Watch master artisans at work. Your day will be filled with inspiration and your
curiosity satisfied, questions answered and your senses filled. The very best artisans in the country will show you
just how talented you can become with dedication, practise, skill and the right training.
Gates open 10am - 5.00pm.
NOTE: If the event is SOLD OUT there will be NO tickets available over the weekend.
Tickets are available online - until sold out* (*daily caps apply at site).
MEET THE ARTISANS
Watch master artisans at work using age old techniques to create incredible things by hand. Take a front row seat and watch stonemasons, blacksmiths, leather workers, woodworkers, textile workers and decorative artists at work.
Trades and crafts in in Metal, Wood, Leather, Textiles, Decorative Arts, Stone, Fibre, Clay, Glass, Paper, Wool, Silver, Plant Oils, Waxes and more.
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
Wheelwrights will present 'hot tyring' demonstrations each day.
Staged "artisan insights' presentations and makers talks will be held each day (different artisans will present each day).
All artisans at Lost Trades will be continually demonstration all weekend - check in at their exhibits for demo times.
The annual "World Spoon Carving Championship Race" will be held on on Sunday at 1.00pm.
Artisans listed (on the artisans page) will all be demonstrating their trades each day.
Some artisans demonstrate short 15 - 30 minute demonstrations each hour, others whose
demonstrations may take up to an hour at a time will demonstrate three to four times each day.
INTERVIEWS, Q&A, ARTISAN INSIGHTS
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Head to the main stage, take a seat, relax, listen and learn.
Be inspired by the stories shared by artisans about what they do and what inspires them. Design, creativity, skills training and what it takes to be a career maker today will be covered on stage in a Q&A format. These artisan presentations will provide a deeper insight into the work of each artisan and the art of hand made. Speakers will be confirmed in January.
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YOUR LITTLE TRADIES
There is so much for the "little tradies" in us all to see and do at Lost Trades.
Spend a day with no screens, phones and ipads - and find your imagination and discover the joy of getting your hands dirty and making stuff, explore the rock, or just sit back and enjoy the traditional puppet shows by the famous Prof Wallace.
EXPLORING & CLIMBING HANGING ROCK
The day is yours to climb, discover, explore, experience nature and satisfy your curiosity. Hanging Rock Park Reserve is a large site with many places to explore, climb, hide and possibly get lost.
NOTE: All children must be supervised when participating in activities and especially when exploring the rock and surrounding park and reserve.
YOU ARE responsible for your little people to ensure their safety whilst at Lost Trades. ​
We acknowledge and extend our appreciation for the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and waterways of our region. We pay our respects to leaders and Elders past, present and future. We express our gratitude in the sharing of this land, our sorrow for the personal, spiritual and cultural costs of that sharing and our hope that we may walk forward together in harmony and in the spirit of healing.
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK - GREAT LOCAL FOOD
Food Lovers - Treat your tastebuds to fresh local food or bring a picnic !
If you love good food - then Lost Trades delivers with a great selection of food for everyone. Meet the food makers themselves, the producers and growers that will share their love of what they produce. Local food producers from this UNESCO Region of Gastronomy will share what they make and grow and why this region of central Victoria is celebrated by foodies across the country. ​
Picnic at Hanging Rock - Yes, you are welcome to bring a picnic - no alcohol allowed on site. ​
(note Lost Trades has a policy of NO soft drinks or any canned or bottled drinks from large manufacturers -
our Lost Trades food vendors will not have these products for sale).
We acknowledge the First Peoples throughout Victoria and their ongoing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to their culture, knowledge and Elders past and present.​
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