Local Businesses

^{Image credit: Miranda Mayle}South Side Festival offers a fantastic range of food and cultural events from our very own friendly and talented locals.Think Local!

Roving Refills Pop-Up

FRI 8 & FRI 15 MAY | Refill Your Essentials: Shampoo, Laundry Liquid, Body Wash & More—No Plastic Waste!

Music at McClelland: Joe Chindamo & Zoë Black

SUN 17 MAY | Joe Chindamo & Zoë Black ignite McClelland at McClelland with fearless, genre-defying brilliance

Mick Russell: Between

MON 16 MAR - SUN 31 MAY The Wells St. Windows will come alive again in storytelling splendour, as Mick Russell infuses new connections between Frankston’s Street Art & South Side Festival program

The Hop Shop: Sh*t Pub Trivia

TUE 12 MAY | With a $100 First Prize Voucher, $1 Wings and $9 House Pints, where else would you want to be?!

South Sea Roller Derby: Info Session & Open Training

SUN 10 MAY | Curious about roller derby? Join us for an info session and watch our members train!

Frankston Brewhouse: Brewery Tours

SAT 9 - SUN 10 & SAT 16 - SUN 17 MAY | FREE brewery tours and tasting paddle!

Floral Studio Open Day – Make a posy with purpose!

SAT 16 MAY | Make a posy with Flowers for Jane to spread joy, and remind others they matter.

Young Street Tavern

Looking for a great place for a pre or post Frankston Arts Centre show hang out? Just head next door and come see us!

Community Plate: Support your local food system!

DIGITAL RESOURCE | We’re on a mission to make local food accessible, affordable, and abundant!

Herberts Corner Store

Herbert's is a boutique gift store selling a range of "fancy knick-knacks and snacks" sourced both locally and overseas with an emphasis on small business, handmade goods, and small batch produce.

Discover simple, hands-on ways to live more sustainably, from mindful decluttering to creative clothing repair. This free workshop series empowers you to reduce waste, extend the life of what you own, and make small changes that have a lasting impact.