THE highly anticipated Off-Grid Living Festival returns in 2025, bringing together thousands of passionate individuals, experts, and businesses committed to sustainable living, self-sufficiency, and regenerative practices.

Taking place on April 12-13, 2025, this immersive festival offers hands-on learning, inspiring talks, and innovative solutions for anyone interested in reducing their environmental impact and embracing a more independent lifestyle.

"This year's festival will feature a diverse range of workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitors covering renewable energy, sustainable building, permaculture, natural health, bushcraft, food security, electrification and much more," Kate Nottingham, Off-Grid Living Festival director said.

"Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring individuals, gain practical skills, and discover groundbreaking products and ideas that are shaping the future of sustainable living."

A highlight of the 2025 festival is the Youth & Innovation Competitions, including the Solarpunk Sculptural Art Competition, Student Pedal Power Competition, and Student Future Thinkers Competition.

There are several activities running for the entire weekend including 'Animal encounters at the Off-Grid Living Festival', where attendees can learn for free about raising animals on a hobby farm, engaging with wildlife, snake safety, natural beekeeping, hydroponic fish farms, kids’ cuddly animal encounters and the beautiful draught horses on display all weekend.

You can also learn about Basic Survival Training which covers basic survival for cases where you might find yourself in an unknown or remote location, with sessions at 10am,11am,1pm or 2pm, again for free.

There is also plenty for the kids including ‘Boxwars: Cabox kids’ workshop’, which is a sustainable and hands-on family activity, encouraging creative recycling.

And don't miss the Festival Parade on Sunday where the entire family is invited to get their funkiest, recycled, upcycled gear on and join in a good old-fashioned parade.

Now in its seventh year, the Off-Grid Living Festival has grown into Australia’s premier event for self-sufficiency and sustainability.

Held in the picturesque Victorian countryside, it provides a welcoming space for people from all walks of life to learn, share, and connect.

This year expanding beyond the event reserve and into the township of Chiltern with an Off-Grid After Hours program including the Sustainable Cocktail Night, Environmental Film Festival at the historic Star Theatre, Outdoor Wild Food Banquet, Bird Watching Breakfast and free shuttle bus to get to-and-from the festival to Chiltern’s main street all weekend.

Tickets are available online, and early booking is recommended as the festival is expected to sell out.

For more information, visit www.offgridlivingfestival.com.au.