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Bendigo Art Gallery

A particularly good collection of 19th Century Australian and European art. Its collections include a special collection of art from the Bendigo goldfields, 19th Century European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts and contemporary Australian art. The original Victorian era gallery has recently been expanded with modern extensions.

42 View St, Bendigo
Enquiries ( 03) 5443 4991

Bendigo public buildings

The Golden Dragon Museum

This museum records and celebrates the presence of Chinese in Bendigo since their arrival with the gold rushes. The museum is also home to Sun Loong, the world's oldest and longest Chinese dragon. Entry fees apply.

9-5pm daily (except Christmas Day)
		5-11 Brook Street. - Bendigo
	Enquiries: (03) 5441 5041

Events

Righteous Pups Australia Variety Fair

Come along and grab some bargains, while helping to raise funds for the training and placement of Assistance Dogs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Plants, Bric-a-brac, Clothing, Books, Crafts, Dog Demonstrations, Sausage Sizzle, Balloons, Face Painting & More

10am-2pm, 13th September 2008	'Gravel Hill' Community Arts Centre, Mundy St, Bendigo -
	Enquiries: (03) 5445 6036

Markets

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Baby & Kids Market Bendigo

The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods. From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Plenty of free parking; Always indoors; Cash sales only; Entry $3, kids free.

9am to 12noon, Sunday 17th August 2008
		Strathdale Community Centre (YMCA) Crook Street, Strathdale - Bendigo
	Enquiries: 1300 55 44 76

Bendigo Art & Craft Market

An outdoor maket with hand made, individual and creative items such as jewellery, hand knitted and specialty children's clothing,leatherwear, cut flowers (in season), preserves, crystals, ceramics, hand made soaps and more. The market is a project of the Sandhurst Rotary Club and has been operating since 1989. The markets also operates on other selected dates. There is a markey on Easter Sunday (8 April) and the 2007 Australia Day market (Jan 26) and Good Friday (6 April) Family Day will both be held at Lake Weeroona.

9am to 3pm, last Sun of month (Feb to May)
		Pall Mall / Williamson Street - Bendigo
(Mel ref 603 D3)	Enquiries: 0427 547 641

Bendigo Farmers' Market

8.30am to 3pm, 2nd Saturday of month
		Bendigo Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road - Bendigo
	Enquiries: 5444 4646

Bendigo Prince of Wales Showground Market

A large indoor/otdoor market with fresh produce, hardware, trash or treasure and bric-a-brac.Free admission and free parking with a family atmosphere.

8.30am - 3pm, Sundays (except major annual events)
		Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road - Bendigo
(Mel ref 609 D3)	Enquiries: 0407 094 805

Eaglehawk Lions Market

A community market run by the local Lions Club.

8am to 1pm, 3rd Saturday of month
		Lake Neengar - Eaglehawk
(Mel ref 609 D3)	Enquiries: (03) 5446 9097

Mundy Market on Mondays

Mundy Market has been designed to celebrate and provide an avenue for aspiring and creative young people known to the orgaisers. Mundy Market is a community event that is operated by the partnerships of BCentral and an amazing army of volunteers. Taking place at BCentral on Monday 10 December 2007 from 11:00am until 2:00pm, with the aim of running the market every three months in 2008.


		BCentral - 45 Mundy street - Bendigo
	Enquiries: (03) 5441 1444

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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Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Australian Sheep and Wool Show

The largest sheep and wool show in the world. Sheep shearing, sheep dog competitions, ram sales, demonstrations and fashion parades.

July 2008 >

Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

Bendigo Easter Festival

This festival was first celebrated on the Bendigo goldfields in 1871.

Easter 2009 ?

Bendigo

Bendigo Heritage Uncorked

Celebrating food, wine and heritage, with numbers of historical activities and tours.

October 2008 ?

The Capital, Bendigo

Bendigo Multicultural Food Festival

The goldfields of Bendigo were a cultural melting pot, and many nationalities stayed on in Bendigo keeping their old traditions and cuisines. Celebrate the diverse cultures of Bendigo at this annual event.

February 2009 ?

Bendigo

Bendigo Queer Film Festival

A festival of queer film.

April 2009 ?

Campbell's Theatrette, Bendigo Library Complex, Bendigo

Bendigo Rodeo

January 2009 ?

Ballarat Showgrounds, Ballarat

Bendigo's New Age, Healing & Psychic Expo

Experience the difference. Explore a range of natural therapies: reiki, shiatsu, qi gung massage, seated massage at special show rates. 3 Door Prizes. Free workshops every half hour each day. Have a tarot, astrology or palm reading. Have your Aura Photographed or your Spirit Guide drawn. Crystals, Jewellery, Music,unusual clothing and lot to try and buy. Food on site.

June 2009 ?

Kangaroo Flat YMCA Leisure Centre, 9 Browning St, Kangaroo Flat

Dance Sports Festival Bendigo

Organised by the Australian Dancing Society.

September 2009 ?

Schweppes Centre, Bendigo

Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival

A long established festival with a wide range of events and activities. This year including the Back to Eaglehawk celebrations - the first 'back to' since 1928..

March 2008 ?

Eaglehawk

Gems, Gold and Collectables Expo

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

October 2008 ?

Trades Hall, View St, Bendigo

Gorgeous Voices Festival

A biennial weekend of song.

September 2008 ?

View Street, Bendigo

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

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