The Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival began as an initiative of a group of Eaglehawk citizens intending to promote the then Borough of Eaglehawk by way of a championship Dahlia Flower Show and mass planting of Dahlias in Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk.

With the support of local growers and a Melbourne district “Dahlia Dig” for tubers by the members of the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk, magnificent beds of Dahlias were established in the Park and the National Dahlia Society Championship Dahlia Exhibition staged in the Town Hall. Enthusiastic community support led to the introduction of a Street Procession and Art Show the following year.

Many activities including, Literary Competition, Brass Solo and Ensemble Competition, Street procession, Gala Fair, Art Exhibition, CWA activities, Flower show, Schools Relay, Cycling criterium, Sunday Family day, Cornish Bardic Ceremony, Irish games for kids, St Patrick's Day breakfast, Irish Dancing, Celtic Musical evening, Folk Art, Trivia Night, Astronomy Night, Debutante Ball.

Held in various locations in Eaglehawk. Please check their website for details on activities.