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Opening Weekend Festival

Celebrate the start of the snow season at Falls Creek this June Long Weekend. We’re excited to welcome guests back to the mountains for an unforgettable Opening Weekend filled with alpine atmosphere, entertainment, shopping, dining and family-friendly fun. 

Explore the village as it comes alive for winter, with plenty of shopping in the village, and you can get your retail fix at Falls Creek SportsThe Board Lounge and Ski & Boot Co.  Plus, if you’re an Epic Australia Pass holder, get 15% off retail. 

Saturday Opening Day Activities

Where Art Emerges

10am - 1pm

Meeting at the Gateway Hub (Bottom of Gully). Free activity - registrations required

Take part in a guided alpine art walk and soak in the beauty of the mountain as winter returns to Falls Creek. 

Fire Twirlers & Fireworks

5:30pm - 10:30pm - Village Bowl

As the sun sets, head to the Village Bowl for a spectacular evening of fire-twirling performances and fireworks lighting up the alpine sky. Afterwards, make your way to The Frying Pan, the place to be on Saturday night, featuring live music from Ooz alongside a vibrant Opening Weekend atmosphere.

Village Dining Returns

The village will once again be buzzing with dining and après options, with venues open across Opening Weekend. From relaxed après drinks to hearty alpine meals, there’ll be plenty of ways to warm up and celebrate the beginning of winter. 

Saturday 6 to Monday 8 June 2026

Saturday Opening Day Activities 

Where art emerges - 10am to 1pm

Fire Twirlers & Fireworks - 5:30pm to 10:30pm