Despite hopes the festival would be able to celebrate its 30^th birthday in December, a media release from organisers confirmed "it's just not possible at this time".

The festival was granted a $651,000 grant from the federal government to help it "reactivate" the December event, and sister festival Golden Plains, normally held over the Labour Day long weekend in March.

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This follows other grants from Creative Victoria, the first in the proudly independent event's history.

The media release states "Golden Plans are afoot".

"Here at The Sup', when the time is right, Meredith will Happen, for the 30th and Very First Time," the media release states.

The festival's lineup is usually released at the end of July or beginning of August each year.

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A three-day camping festival, famous for the Meredith Gift, having no corporate sponsors, and a BYO alcohol and couch policy, it attracts more than 15,000 people every year, usually selling out within minutes.

As well as bringing incredible acts from around the world to the Supernatural Amphitheatre, just outside the Meredith township, the festival also has a long history of supporting dozens of community groups through its Tucker Tent.

The media release includes a link to a new online shop, where proceeds from sales of Tucker Tent shirts and aprons will be donated.

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