Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate

Discover the people, skills and stories behind traditional craftsmanship at Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate.

Set within the historic Sandgate Town Hall, this free cultural festival brings together skilled artisans, heritage tradespeople and contemporary makers for a celebration of things made by hand and made to last.

Explore a curated Makers Market, watch live demonstrations and meet the craftspeople keeping traditional skills alive. Discover the tools, techniques and stories behind their work, from time-honoured trades to contemporary approaches to making.

The festival continues with a free panel discussion, What Do We Carry Forward?, exploring the future of craftsmanship, the challenges facing traditional skills and the importance of passing knowledge between generations.

Saturday 7 November 2026

Makers Market and demonstrations: 9am–3.30pm

Welcome and acknowledgements: 3.30pm–4pm

Panel discussion: 4pm–5pm

An evening PechaKucha storytelling event follows, which is free to attend..

Presented by Heritage Hands, a documentary photography and storytelling initiative dedicated to celebrating and preserving Australia's endangered crafts and trades.

Made by hand. Made to last.

Event Website URL:https://heritagehands.com.au/sandgate-festival/