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Melbourne Design Market
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Design:Made:Trade
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Design:Made:Trade: will open its door to the public for the first time allowing the public to browse and purchase products.
Design:Made:Trade is an exclusive environment for leading designers. Showcasing the latest in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Lighting Design, Furniture Design, Fashion & Accessory Design, the Royal Exhibition Building will be the place to visit for the cutting edge. |
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Knox & District Toy Library Toy Bazaar
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Knox district toy library 3rd annual baby, kids & toy bazaar. Looking to buy good quality preloved items for your child, including clothes, toys, cots, prams, manchester, books and much more? $2 entry per person to raise funds for the knox toy library – kids free. Cash only – refreshments available |
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9am to 1pm, Sunday 3rd August 2008 |
Taylors Lane (cnr Wellington Rd) Rowville
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Great Collectors Heaven Fair
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A large range of collectables for sale. |
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9am to 3pm, Sunday 10th August 2008 |
Malvern Town Hall, cnr Glenferrie Road & High Street Malvern
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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
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Come and enjoy a true Family Weekend at the old government house. There will be entertainment for all family members. Kids will have a special fun area in the garden. Santa Lucia and her company will sing Swedish Christmas carols abd a variety of Scandinavian products, specially imported for this event will be for sale: glassware, Christmas decorations, handicrafts, textiles, food etc. Traditional Scandinavian sandwiches and cakes will be served. Win trips to Scandinavia, within Australia etc. |
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10am to 5pm 6 Dec & 11.30am to 4pm 7 Dec 2008 |
Toorak House, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
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Strathaird Primary School Market Night
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A large variety of market stalls including clothing, educational toys and games, cosmetics, jewellery, food, crafts, home wares, giftware, scrapbooking and much more. There will also be Showbags, Glowsticks, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, a Sausage Sizzle, Fairy Floss and a Cake Stall. Stallholder enquiries welcome. |
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6pm to 9pm, 14 September 2007 |
20 Sherwood Road, Narre Warren South
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Enquiries: (03) 9705 1155 |
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Our listing of
Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in
Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is
complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have
chosen not to
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Country Victoria
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Arts and Craft Fair
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A variety of arts and crafts for sale. |
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11am—5pm, 12 November 2006 |
Old Railway Staion Museum, Yarra Junction
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Enquiries: (03) 5967 2470 |
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.) Visitors can purchase choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian natives, bulbs, succulents, sculpture, specialist tools and books from over 40 exhibitors. There is also an opportunity to wander and enjoy the unique setting of the wonderful gardens. |
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10am to 4.30pm, 1 & 2 March 2008 |
Bolobek, Mt Macedon Road, Macedon
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$10, children under 18 free |
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Mornington Collectables & Memorabilia Fair
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A large range of collectables and memorabilia for sale. |
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9am to 3pm, Sunday 21st September 2008 |
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
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Bonbeach Primary School Twilight Fete
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Bonbeach Primary School is holding its twilight fete and will be running a stall market. We are looking for stalls eg:- childrens toys, art and craft stalls,children clothes etc and have limited places. If interested please call Susan on 0434 143 050 . The cost of the stall is $20 and is 5M x 5M. Please keep in mind this is a school fete and stalls to suit would be greatly appreciated. |
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3.30 to 8pm, Friday 7th November 2008 |
Breeze Street Bonbeach
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3MBS Book & Record Fair
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With a large range of books, recordings and related materials. Donated materials gratefully accepted and pick-ups can be arranged in most suburbs. |
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August 2007 ? |
Sacred Heart Church Hall, Cotham Rd, Kew |
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Melbourne Art Fair
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A Biennial fair and trade fair featuring contemporary visual art from Australia and overseas. |
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Queen Victoria Night Market
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A bustling night market with food, wine, craft and other stalls and entertainment. Operates over the summer months. |
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2005 Art Bargain Sale
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Hundreds of artworks on sale with prices from $70 to $400. |
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Camberwell Rotary Art Show
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Australia's largest charity art exhibition. |
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April 2006 ? |
Camberwell Civic Centre, Camberwell Road |
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Melbourne Affordable Art Show
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Thousands of original art works from as little as $100 |
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RHSV Annual Book Sale
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The annual book sale of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. |
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May 2006 ? |
RHSV, 239 A'Beckett Street
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Boroondara Art Market
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Stock up on art, craft, sculpture and jewellery and at the same time help the Belmore School. A wide range of pre-loved, rare art and original photographs will be up for sale, with proceeds going to the Belmore School - a specialist school for students with physical and multiple disabilities. |
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October 2006 ? |
Camberwell High School, Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell |
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Big Red Book Fair
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If you like the thrill of the chase, don't miss the grand opening of the Big Red Book Fair on the morning of Saturday June 21st. Be the first to browse our amazing selection of Australian and international politics and history, literature, crime and popular fiction, kids books, travel books, cook books and much, much more… If you love books, you'd be crazy to miss the Big Red Book Fair 2008. |
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11am to 5pm Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June |
Trades Hall, cnr Lygon
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Elwood Community Market
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Elwood Community Market. Browse the stalls for gift ideas, scents, handmade soaps, crystals and jewellery, Bric-a-brac, pre-loved goods; clothes, scarves and beanies, plants, fruit and veg, sausage sizzle, cafe and homemade cakes. |
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August 2007 ? |
Elwood Primary School, Scott Street, Elwood |
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German Christmas Market in the City
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Christmas in the air - savour the sounds of live music - browsing and be
amazed - taste the traditions of home - meet friends and simply enjoy yourself.
All this is happening in the splendid surroundings of the historic
German Lutheran Trinity Church site in
East Melbourne - something not to be missed. All welcome. |
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St Stephen's Craft Market
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Indoor craft market, lots of stalls of hand made items, cakes, soap, cards, pots , teddy bears, cottage craft, Christmas items, nail products, gift items and a sausage sizzle. |
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September 2007 ? |
28 Freeman St, Ringwood East |
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St Kilda Library Annual Book Sale
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An annual book sale of second hand, ex-library and some new books. |
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October 2007 ? |
St Kilda Library, St Kilda |
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Aust Lung Foundation Annual Book Fair
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1,000s of books of all kinds for sale, some new, some pre-loved, also videos & records. Many books suitable for Christmas gifts. ALF Christmas cards on sale. Refreshments available. Raising money for research into COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases). |
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November 2007 ? |
Presbyterian Church Hall, Eulinga St, Clarinda |
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Melbourne Craft Mafia
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Showcasing a wide array of exciting, original and consistently funky handmade and recycled goods, one can expect to be wowed by products that tantalize all the senses. Includes resin jewellery, kitsch soft toys, funky Christmas decorations, tasty jams & preserves, fragrant soap & oils to bags, wallets, cushions, quilts, obis (Japanese belts), lamps, jewellery and much, much more. |
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December 2007 ? |
Uniting Church, cnr Tooronga Rd and Constance St, East Hawthorn |
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Carnegie Main Street Christmas Fair
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Market stalls, sausage sizzle, amusement rides, stage performances, art & crafts. |
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November 2007 ? |
Koornang Road, Carnegie |
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Women’s Market
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The Women’s Market is on again … this time, celebrating International Women’s
Day. Please join us for fun and entertainment and support local business women
selling food, handicrafts and much more. |
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March 2008 ? |
680 High Street, Thornbury |
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A History Making Book Sale
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History buffs and second hand book lovers alike are invited to restock their bookshelves, as the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) presents their Annual Book Sale. A yearly fundraiser for the RHSV. |
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Australian Animal Protection Society annual fete
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The Society's annual fete offers stalls, bric-a-brac, vintage finds, pet information and more. |
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November 2008 ? |
10 Homleigh Road, Keysborough |
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Gold Street Christmas Fair
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A fair with lots of entertainment and activities. |
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November 2006 ? |
Gold Street, Clifton Hill |
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Country Victoria
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Malmsbury Food & Wine Fayre
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In the beautiful setting of the historic village of Malmsbury.Fine regional wines from Heathcote and Macedon Ranges. Delectable fine foods, produce and hot food. Children catered for.Cobb & Co coach rides.Wine talks.Garden tours.Art exhibitions. Cello concert. Dave Austin singing blues |
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November 2007 ? |
Malmsbury Town Hall, Calder Highway, Malmsbury, |
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Canargo Billabong Bunyip Market
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An annual event. |
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May 2006 ? |
Conargo Hall and surrounds |
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Mount Dandenong Pre-School Annual Chestnut Festival
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Attractions Include: Devonshire Teas, Rides, Sausage sizzle, Market stalls, Showbags, Hot Roasted Chestnuts, and much more. |
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May 2009 ?
Sunday 4th May 2008 |
Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama Reserve, Kalorama |
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Statewide Philatelic Congress
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The largest fair outside Melbourne with over 30 dealer and club members' tables, Militaria and badges. |
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Kilmore Antiques & Collectables Fair
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Many respected dealers offering a large range of antiques & collectables priced to sell. |
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October 2006 ? |
Kilmore Memorial Hall, Northern Hwy, Kilmore |
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Fryerstown Antique Fair
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Kilmore Hospital Garden Fair
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With stalls, entertainment and refreshments. |
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February 2007 ? |
Kilmore Hospital, Rutledge Street,
Kilmore |
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Gems, Gold and Collectables Expo
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Australia's largest prospecting & fossicking event. Over 30 dealers in prospecting equipment, metal detectors, gold buyers, coin dealers, outdoor & camping equipment, gem & mineral dealers and much more! All proceeds to aid the Prospectors & Miners Association of Victoria. 29th & 30th October 2005. 9.30am - 5pm Saturday & 9.00am - 12 noon Sunday |
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October 2006 ? |
Trades Hall, View St, Bendigo |
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Leopold Art Show & Fair
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One of Geelong's most prestigious Annual Art Shows, celebrating landscapes, seascapes, still life and contemporary art. Art Show opens on Friday night and continues on Saturday and Sunday. The Fair runs on Saturday with market stalls, food and entertainment including rides and finishes with fireworks. Art Show Fri night 8pm-10:30pm Sat & Sun 10am-4pm ** Fair Sat 11am-7pm |
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August 2006 ? |
1 Kensington Road,
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Tongala Lions Club annual auction
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Register what goods you would like to sell or donate to the Lions Club before 11 am and then enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. There are around 300 - 400 lots. |
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May 2005 ? |
Village Green, Mangan Street, Tongala |
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Kyneton Contemporary Art Fair
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Featuring contemporary art from artists and galleries of the district |
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Super Southern Swap Meet
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The largest swap meet in Australia with an enormous range of everything to do with cars. |
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February 2009 ? |
Ballarat Airport, Ballarat |
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Timboon Rail Music Festival Market
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Timboon is a picturesque town servicing a wide and growing community, and is famous for its Farmhouse Cheese, Fine Ice-cream and Strawberries, and the Rail Trail. Every year in January we stage the successful Timboon Rail Music Festival, featuring Jazz on the Friday night, music, markets and family day on Saturday and music on Satuday night. |
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Gems 'n Gold
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Gold panning, entertainment and gold, gems and jewellry for sale. |
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March 2008 ? |
Gippsland Heritage Park, Princes Hwy, Moe |
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The Bunyip Festival
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Join the bunyip for family fun and activities. |
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The Battle of Bannockburn Country Fair
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The day is planned to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn (34-24 June 1314) Our Lions Club will be holding our inaugural fair which we plan will become an annual event at the Bannockburn football ground. The day is planned to be a celebration of our districts achievements with a touch of Scottish flavour to keep in theme with the event. Our aim is to have something of interest for all patrons and a list of events is as follows; |
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June 2008 ? |
Bannockburn (near Geelong) |
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Twilight Market at St Andrews Market
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A special twilight market held at the popular
St Andrews Market. There are
usually one or two of these special markets approaching Christmas time. |
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Ferntree Gully Village Fair
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This fair is being "rested" in 2007 and may resume in 2008. Wide range of Community Groups and Stallholders gather together in our picturesque foothills for our Annual Fair. Rides, activities, Singing Competition (FTG Idol), dog competition and lots more |
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November 2008 ? |
Ferntree Gully Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Station Street & Alpine Street |
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Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff Fair
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Trash & treasure, bric-a-brac, produce and more. |
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Avenel Produce and Craft Market
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May 2008 ? |
Queen Street, Avanel |
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Mathoura Cadell Country Fair
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The Cadell Fair is an annual event, held at the Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre. The Fair begins Saturday morning with market stalls, kids corner, axeman demonstrations, auctions, sheep dog trials, loads of competitions and raffles and much much more! Saturday night involves dinner and entertainment at the Club and Sunday includes garage sales, garden tours, forest tours and a cemetery tour. Saturday 29 October 2005 from 9am - 2pm. Tours and garage sales held Sunday 30 October from 9am. |
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October 2006 ? |
Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre, Cobb Hwy,
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
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