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The White Hat Guide to Occasional Markets in Melbourne & Victoria
White Hat - THE place to find markets in Victoria
Over the years White Hat has become recognised as THE
place to list and find markets in Melbourne & Victoria and our
markets pages consistently receive over 3,000 visitors a day with over
6,000 a day at weekends. Unlike many
websites which merely LIST markets, White Hat VISITS markets as
witnessed by the photographs. Although we visit hundreds of markets
every year we can never cover all of them so please let us know if any
of our information is out of date. With details on over 600 markets,
users regularly tell us that the
White Hat listing is the best and most
comprehensive source of markets in
Victoria available either on the web
or in print.
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This page contains a comprehensives listing of:
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Beachmere Country Marketsr
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Community Market.Garage and Boot Sale.
Next Market 8th Nov 08 8am – 2pm
Heaps of Stalls
Bric a Brac.. Garage Cleanups.. Tools.
Home Made Cakes Craft Goods..Jewellery
Computer Stuff.. Plants..Books..Car Parts etc Veterans Big BBQ Breakfast Non Stop Music..Bookings are Essential Beachmere Sportsground Rogers St Beachmere 54962200 |
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8am to 1pm, selected Saurdays |
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Beachmere Sportsground Rogers Street
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Enquiries: (07) 5496 2200 |
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Mathilda's Market, Brisbane
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Mathilda's Market is a niche market that offers unique, stylish and
affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or from a small
production line. Our retailers are hand picked to ensure an exciting product
range. Most of them do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something
special, not available anywhere else. Mathilda's Market - stylish, affordable,
unique baby goods. |
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9am to 1pm, 22 March, 19 July & 8 Nov 2009 |
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Brisbane City Hall, B/w Adelaide & Ann St, King George Square
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Brisbane City |
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Enquiries: sue@mathildasmarket.com.au |
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The following festivals and other events are not markets in themselves but are known to have a market attached.
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Hurstbridge Wattle Festival
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The festival celebrates Australian heritage, environment and community. Lots of family activities in cluding steam train rides. |
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August 2012 ? |
Hurstbridge Village, Main Road Hurstbridge
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(Mel ref 185 J8) |
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Free entry |
Enquiries: 1300 660 072 |
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Medieval Festival
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Two days of Medieval entertainment including fireworks, jousting, archery, sword fighting, dancing, parades and market stalls and Medieval crafts. |
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October 2012 ? |
Kryal Castle Ballarat
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Enquiries: (03) 5334 7388 |
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Drouin Ficifolia Festival
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This community festival celebrates the flowering of the red ficifolia
gum tree.
Friday 10th February 2012
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FRIDAY FRENZY RED CARPET SALE - 9am - 5pm; Pick up some bargains from
the selection of shops in Drouin.
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DROUIN BOWLS CLUB COMPETITION - 10.30am - 4pm; Princes Way, Drouin; Mixed Fours bowls
competition
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RADIO 3BBR OPEN DAY - 10am - 5pm; Oak Street, Drouin
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CWA EXHIBITION OF CREATIVE CRAFTS & ART - 10am - 4pm; Drouin Anglican Church Hall, Main
Street Drouin; $4.00 per person; Come
along and see a wide range of craft, art and home industries exhibited by
the local Country Women’s Association. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas
available.
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FICIFOLIA POETRY NIGHT - Sponsored by Landmark School
Supplies; Time: 7pm - 10pm; Old Butter Factory, Drouin; $12 per person (includes wine and cheese). Be
entertained by local and guest poets. Expect the unexpected.Humorous items,
serious moments.
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FICIFOLIA UNDER AGE RAGE - .30pm - 10pm; Royal Hotel Function Room; $5 paid at the door; Grab your friends and get
ready to party hard with local band and DJ at the Ficifolia Underage Rage.
Must be aged 12-17 with high school ID. This is a smoke and alcohol free
event. There will be security on the premises. No pass outs will be allowed.
Saturday 11th February 2012
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DONUT EATING COMPETITION - 10:30am
- 11:30am; Outside Nick’s Bakehouse,
Princes Way, Drouin; See who can be the biggest guts and eat the most amount
of donuts. Great prizes to be won.
Contact: Nick’s Bakehouse 5625 1757
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JACKSON’S VIEW CHINESE YEAR OF THE DRAGON STREET PARADE -
12 noon; Main Street, Princes Way, Drouin; The
traditional Chinese Dragon, Chinese Lion and Plum Blossom Dancers will
arrive at this year’s Ficifolia Festival Street Parade. They will fill the
Drouin centre with colour and energy. Be entertained by local businesses,
schools and community groups.
Contact: Karla Start: 0407 171 010
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JACKSON’S VIEW PARTY IN THE PARK - Join the festivities of the Party in the Park
located in Civic Park.The 2012 Party in the Park will be a truly festive
event with food, market stalls and activities to engage and entertain adults
and children of all ages.
Entertainment Includes: Performances by
the Bendigo Chinese Association Chinese Dragon, Lion and Plum Blossom
dancers. Super Weirdo will entertain you with juggling, circus acts and
comedy. Free rides for the kids on Thomas the Tank Engine.
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DROUIN TASK PARTY -
Civic Park, part of Party in the Park. Try your skills at an improvisational
art event. Select a ‘task’ from the TASK pool and using the variety of props
and art materials provided let your creative imagination run wild. Work in a
group of people or tackle a ‘task’ on your own.
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CWA EXHIBITION OF CREATIVE CRAFTS & ART - 10am - 4pm; Drouin Anglican Church Hall, Main Street Drouin:
$4.00 per person
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EVISON GRAIN FICIFOLIA IDOL COMPETITION - 7pm - 8.30pm; Civic Park Sound Shell; Competition finalists
will sing their hearts out in the hope of winning the ultimate title of the
2012 Drouin Ficifolia Idol winner! Great entertainment for all who wish to
come and support these great finalists.
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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS - Approximately 8.30pm; Civic Park Sound Shell; Enjoy a movie outside
in the fresh air under the stars. Bring along your blanket, chair, picnic &
aeroguard and experience one of the funniest events in the Ficifolia
Festival. Plenty of food will be available for purchase including hot food,
popcorn & fairy floss. (In case of bad weather movie will turn into a
Drive-In at the Drouin Secondary College.)
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FICIFOLIA FIREWORKS - Spectacular Fireworks will go off with a bang
after dark (approx 9pm) at Drouin Civic Park. The movie will have an
intermission to watch this amazing display.
Sunday 13th February 2012
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FICIFOLIA BIG WALK - 8.30am Registration. Walk starts at 9am; Begins at Sound Shell at Civic Park Drouin.
Join us for a family fun walk or stroll around Drouin Springs up to Drouin
East Park on the Two Towns Trail. Return walk is 8km or you may walk less.
The walk introduces participants to the unique history and surroundings of
this beautiful town of Drouin. BYO food & drinks. Dogs on leads permitted.
Some water will be available.
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FICIFOLIA FUN IN THE PARK - All Activities from 12 noon (after the Big
Walk). Civic Park Drouin. After the Big Walk stay in Civic Park and enjoy
the following family friendly fun activities and games. The Lions BBQ and
other food and drink will be available.
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DROUIN DRAGONS SOCCER CLUB DUNK A PLAYER - Test your soccer skills and aim for the target
and dunk a player in the pool of water!
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BMX & SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATION - A group of local ‘stars’ will enthral you
with their vigorous skills.
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RED HORSE NATIVE AMERICAN DANCER - Civic Park Sound Shell. You will be taken
back in time by Red Horse, a Native American Indian who is a descendant
of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, from the Southwest of North America. Red
Horse will amaze you with the energy, colour and spirituality of dance
and song, He will also captivate and amuse you with stories handed down
from generations for the young and old alike.
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BELLY DANCING, ZUMBA AND CHEERLEADING DEMONSTRATIONS &
CLASSES - Come along and give
belly dancing a go! Shake your stuff and learn some Zumba. Learn some
cheer tricks from the Jada. Cheer cheerleaders. Let your hair down and
have some fun in the sun.
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ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS - 10am - 5pm; Various Artists Studios Across Drouin and
District; $5; A day to meet with
artists, to browse, buy and learn more about the creative process. This is a
self guided tour and you may attend as many studios as you like. (under 18
free). Pay at the first studio you visit. Download a map from
www.ficifoliafestival.org.au
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CROQUET SOCIAL DAY
- 9:30am - 3pm; Oak St, Drouin. $10 per person. Come and join in the fun with the Croquet Social Day morning & afternoon tea is provided. BYO lunch.
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DROUIN COMBINED CHURCH SERVICE
- Ecumenical Service
from 7pm; Civic Park Sound
Shell
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- ROTARY CLUB OF DROUIN PRESENTS DROUIN IN THE 1940s - Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm; Saturday 10:30am - 8:30pm; Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm; Drouin
Primary School Multipurpose Room; $2;
Images of Drouin people living and working throughout the war years,
1944-45. ‘Read the Pages’ on show and learn how the local newspaper recorded
those years, during and after World War 2.
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7th to 12th February 2012 |
Drouin
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Enquiries: (03) 5624 2483 |
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Plant Fair at Cruden Farm
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Presented by the wonderful Australia's Open Garden Scheme. This day is
gardener's heaven - possibly Australia's most famous garden and the opportunity
to buy a wide selection of rare and unusual plants. Over this one special
weekend, we're once again bringing together around 40 exhibitors from Victoria
and interstate. You can talk to the expert growers of the most interesting and
unusual plants, and find something out of the ordinary. With everything from
bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, plus garden art, tools, guest speakers and
demonstrations - it's an enticing destination for garden-lovers.
This year's Fair is at Cruden
Farm, the lifetime achievement of national treasure
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. Dame
Elisabeth designed and planted the renowned herbaceous borders, picking garden,
shrub walks, tree-shaded lawns and one of Australia's most famous avenues, all
contributing to a place of rare beauty. You can leave your purchases in our
plant creche while you take a leisurely stroll around the garden. Refreshments
will be available throughout the day.
Address: enter from Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin. Directions: Melway 103:G5.
Information for bus groups & garden clubs:
- Please note that there is NO access to Cruden Farm for buses of over 25
seats unless they have pre-booked and pre-paid.
- Please read the important information for bus companies & groups
here about ensuring access for your bus.
Information for the public:
- The public do not need to pre-book.
- Parking, including disabled parking, is in paddocks adjoining the
garden. Most areas of the garden are accessible for wheelchairs and walking
frames.
- Public Transport Access: Train to Frankston Station & then Bus (routes
789, 790 or 791) to Veronica Street.
- Please note that OGA do not organise buses for the public to travel this
event.
All enquiries (03) 5568 1138 during business hours |
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10am-4.30pm, Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 March 2012 |
Cruden Farm (enter
via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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$15.00, no charge for children under 18 |
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Tobacco, Hops and Timber Festival
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Weekend celebrating Myrtleford and region's historic origins. Saturday market, street parade, industry tours, flower & embroidery displays and a Saturday evening street party. Sunday will see football matches, historical walks around town, speedway events and fireworks display. |
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10th to 12th March 2012 ? |
Town Centre, Myrtleford
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Enquiries: (03) 5752 1840 |
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Inverloch Jazz Festival
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Over 80 bands covering all styles of Jazz. 4 major venues all in close proximity. Festival highlights the Street Parade and Monday's Picnic in the Park with great jazz combined with a wide range of food stalls together with local wineries and breweries having their products available. More information at Inverloch
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10th to 12th March 2012 ? |
Inverloch
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Enquiries: 0409 220 864 |
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The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival
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Inspired by Banjo Paterson's
famous poem The Man from Snowy
River, this festival features a street parade, craft and trade markets,
concert, performances, exhibitions, food and a Jack Riley's Ride celebrating
Jack Riley, claimed to be the original Man from
Snowy River. |
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29th March to 1st April 2012 |
Corryong
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Enquiries: (02) 6076 2277 |
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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
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Discover Scandinavia in Melbourne at the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
in the beautiful gardens of the Swedish Church, Toorak. Festive atmosphere with
stalls full of gorgeous items from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, especially
imported for the Bazaar. Handicrafts, Scandinavian food, entertainment and lots
of fun activities for the kids. Full information at
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar. |
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1st & 2nd December 2012 (tbc) |
Toorak House, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
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Enquiries: (03) 9827 5580 |
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A Comprehensive listing of fairs and fetes in Victoria can be found at The White Hat Guide to Fairs & Fetes
Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time.
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