ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE ASLYUM
ABOUT BEECHWORTH
ACCOMMODATION
about asylumfest
AsylumFest is a three-day horror book and pop culture festival held within the historic Mayday Hills, a former 1800s psychiatric facility in Beechworth, Victoria.
The festival features panels, workshops, dealer's tables, and gaming, along with the Mayday Hills Ghost Story Competition, the Mayday Hills Short Horror Film Competition, and two scholarships for creatives.
Beechworth
Beechworth is approximately three hours from Melbourne by car via the Hume Freeway. Alternative transportation options include bus and train services from Melbourne, taking around five hours, or flights from Sydney or Melbourne to Albury, which is about 40 km from Beechworth.
For navigation to Mayday Hills, using "Asylum Ghost Tours" in Google Maps will direct you to the festival car park.
Accommodation
Accommodation options in Beechworth include the George Kerferd Hotel and The Linaker Motel, both within walking distance of AsylumFest, as well as two caravan parks with onsite cabins: Lake Sambell Caravan Park and Beechworth Holiday Park.
A full list of cafes, restaurants, accommodation, and attractions can be found at Explore Beechworth.
