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The White Hat Guide to Daylesford area and Macedon Ranges
Malmsbury Botanic Gardens
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This area includes Mount Macedon, Hanging Rock, Bacchus Marsh, Kyneton, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Kilmore. | Frederic McCubbin's famous painting, The Pioneer (see right), was painted at Mount Macedon and the growing city of Melbourne can be faintly made out in the background. The painting hangs in the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne. | |
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Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
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A ride-on model railway. Enclosed footwear must be worn. More information at Bulla
Steam Railway. |
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noon-5pm, 1st & 3rd Sunday of month |
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Green Street,
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(Mel ref 177 B7) |
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Lavendula
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Castlemaine State Festival
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A major biennial festival featuring visual arts, music, dance and a range of entertainments |
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Rupertswood Mansion Grand Open Day
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. To celebrate Australia Day Weekend for 2008 Rupertswood Mansion will have a grand open day. Exhibitions of photographs and artefacts related to The Ashes, the property, the Clarke family will be in display. Morning/Afternoon tea & gourmet lunches served in the drawing room. Tickets at door. |
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11am to 4.30pm, Monday 28th January 2008 |
Rupertswood, 3
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$12, students (12-18) $6 |
Enquiries: (03) 9740 5020 |
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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subscribers Informed since last century and has
long become a Melbourne Institution for those
Intelligent and Independent
souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
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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Hanging Rock Races
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The traditional New Years Day races at the atmospheric racecourse at Hanging Rock. |
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Australia Day Races at Hanging Rock
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The traditional Australia Day races at the atmospheric racecourse at Hanging Rock. The Cup will provide a wealth of entertainment for adults and families including live music, food stalls, kid’s activities & great thoroughbred racing. |
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Australia Day Races
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The popular annual horse racing event. |
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
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The Woodend Winter Arts Festival showcases music, literature and the
visual arts in intimate historical venues over three pleasurable days. |
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5th to 8th June 2009 (to be confirmed) |
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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 1,000 visitors a day with over
3,000 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 400 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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Car Boot Sale Malmsbury
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Malmsbury Primary School will hold a car boot sale. Includes gourmet BBQ, cake stall and lucky dips for the kids. |
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10am to 3pm, Saturday 6th September 2008 |
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Malmsbury Primary School
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Enquiries: (03) 5422 2282 |
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Daylesford Farmers Market
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Over 40 stalls selling the best in Regional Produce. The region has the best in both organic and other fresh produce as well as all the value added produce in the Hepburn Shire. Full details at Regional Farmers Markets. |
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9am to 1pm, first Saturday of month |
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Daylesford Primary School, Vincent St
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Daylesford Makers' Market
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Daylesford’s first makers’ market, being held for one day only, features unique hand-made gifts from local artists, designers and makers. Come along to find cute gifts for kids and grown-ups, ceramics, homewares and accessories, and a wide range of toys made by hand from wood, felt and vintage fabrics. Gorgeous stuff you wont find anywhere else. Just in time for your Christmas shopping. More information at
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9am to 1pm, Sunday 30 November 2008 |
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Raglan Street (next to the Sunday Market)
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 1706 |
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Daylesford Mill Markets
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A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome. |
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10am to 6pm, 7 days a week |
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105 Central Springs Road
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332 |
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Daylesford Sunday Market
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Brought to you by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, the Daylesford Sunday Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in Victoria with something for everyone. Also on offer are Vintage Train rides to the sleepy town of Bullarto on vechiles from the early to mid 20th Century Set in the historic Daylesford Railway Station, entry and car parking is free. |
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8am - 4pm, Sundays |
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Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy (Raglan St),
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(Mel ref 609 C10) |
Enquiries: (03) 5348 3503 |
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Diggers Rest Primary School Market
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New and used goods, crafts novelties vegetables, gifts, entertainment for children, food, fun for all, All kind of storeholders welcome including carboot. Set up 6.30 |
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9am to 2pm, Sat 15th November 2008 |
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Diggers Rest Primary School Plumpton Rd
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Enquiries: 0425705114 |
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Gisborne Farm & Produce Market
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This market fills the gap left in winter when the summer market finishes. Featuring honey, cheese, bread, pastries, hand made chocolate, emu oil, preserves, venison, etc. |
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9am-1pm, 1st Sunday of month (June-Sept) |
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Hamilton St service road.
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Enquiries: (03) 5428 3043 |
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Gisborne Olde Time Market
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An outdoor market with 220 stalls selling arts and crafts with no second hand goods. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month (Oct to May) |
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Hamilton & Aitken Street
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Enquiries: 0431563566 |
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Gisborne Secondary College Car-boot Sale
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Sellers book pre-payed sites at College. Car $15, Car/trailer $20, Car/tandem trailer $25. All proceeds going to the upgrade of food technology dept. Contact Annette Clark or Michelle Croxford: 54 28 3691, Kathy Gossip 5427 4117(AH).. 8:30 for a 9:00am start |
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9am to 1pm, Saturday 8th November 2008 |
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Gisborne Sewcondary College, Melton Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 5428 3691 |
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Gisborne Village All Seasons Market
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An indoor market with plants, crafts and bric a brac. |
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9am - 3pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Gisborne Village Shopping Centre Brantome St,
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(Mel ref 197 F9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5426 2448 |
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Kilmore Highland Craft & Produce Market
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Come Meet the Maker, the Baker and the Grower - Farm Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Olive Oil and related products, Preserves and Cakes, Wines, Fudges, Soft Furnishings, Handcrafted Teddy Bears, Children’s Clothing, Wooden Toys, Jewellery, Woodwork, Scrapbooking products, Natural Therapies, Plants, Flowers and much more. The “Market Café” this month serving Venison Sausages and delicious Winter Soups. Free entry |
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8.30am to 12.30pm, 3rd Sat of month (May-Sept?) |
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Kilmore Memorial Hall, Sydney Street
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(Mel ref. 509 K9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5783.3114 |
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Kyneton Antique Fair
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Well known dealers with collections ranging from fine china, jewellry, silverware and artwork to smaller pieces of furniture. White Hat believes you may even find some 'Karnivale' glass. |
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5th, 6th & 7th September 2008 |
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Kyneton Town Hall
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Enquiries: (03) 5422 2282 |
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Kyneton Book Fair
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Browse and buy from a selection of old and near new books. |
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6th & 7th September 2008 |
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Kyneton Town Hall Gallery
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Enquiries: (03) 5422 2282 |
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Kyneton Farmers' Market
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Featuring fresh produce from the local area. |
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8am-1pm, 2nd Saturday of month |
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St Paul's Park, Piper Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5422 7256 |
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Lancefield & District Farmers Market
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Community owned - authentic - farmers market. Fresh local produce - veg - fruit - meat - cheese & other provisions for a more sustainable shopping experience. Free face-painting & music from local buskers.Come down with your bags, baskets and trolleys and support local producers. |
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9am-1pm, 4th Saturday of the month, (3rd Sat in Dec) |
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Centre Plantation, High Street,
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Enquiries: 0407 860 320 |
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Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club Market
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A large market with a wide range of goods and bric-a-brac. |
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8am-2.30pm, 4th Sun of month (except months starting with 'J') |
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Main Street,
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(Mel ref 609 J10) |
Enquiries: 0438 414 245 |
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Malmsbury Village Market
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An indoor/outdoor market in a pleasant lakeside setting selling quality goods and produce. |
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9am-3pm, 2nd Sun of month (Sept-May) |
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Gardens, Calder Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 5423 9533 |
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Melton Sunday Market
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Entertainment for the whole family. With over 50 stalls, there is something for everyone from plants, soy candles, children's clothing, collectibles, jewelry, rides for the kids, face painting, live music and much more. - Dog Parade (Nov. 9th 08) We are looking for the best dressed dog in Melton. Enter your dog to win one of many great prizes. Registration 11:00am. |
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9am am to 2pm, 2nd & 4th Sunday of month |
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Melton Secondary College, 159-211 Coburns Road
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Enquiries: 0400 253 358 |
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Riddells Creek Farmers Market
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An authenic community farmers market featuring locally grown gourmet food, seasonal produce, wine, olives, honey, eggs, bread, compost, grain, plants, woolen products and much more. Free face painter for young and old and music from local buskers. |
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9am to 1pm, 3rd Sat of month (exc. Dec) |
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Riddells Creek Primary School
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Enuiries: (03) 5428 7683 |
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Romsey Market
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A local general market. |
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9am-2pm, 4th Sunday of month |
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Main Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5429 5620 |
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Sunbury Craft Market
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An indoor/outdoor market selling crafts, hand made gifts, toys and other goods. |
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9am - 2pm, 1st Sat of month |
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Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive,
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Enquiries: (03) 9744 5096 |
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Trentham Sunday Market
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Local produce and other goods. |
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9am-2pm, 4th Sunday of month |
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Main Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5424 8223 |
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Wesley Hill Market
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Locally grown produce, plants, flowers, books, antiques & bric-a-brac, etc |
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7.30am - 1pm, Saturdays |
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Pyrenees Hwy opposite Albion Hotel,
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Enquiries: 0418 117 953 |
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Woodend Market
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An outdoor market selling craft and other goods. |
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9am-3pm, 3rd Sunday of month (closed June-August) |
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High Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5427 2255 |
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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. |
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".
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Anderson's Mill Food, Wine & Jazz Festival
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The Anderson's Mill Festival is a showcase for the excellent food, wine, and music of the region. An eclectic mix of local produce, boutique wineries, entertaining music, arts and crafts, heritage artisans, mill tours and kids entertainment. Magnificent setting of the majestic bluestone mill and picturesque valley. |
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April 2008 ? |
Anderson's Mill, Smeaton (near
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Annual Doll and Teddy Fair
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Dolls and teddies on display and for sale supporting the Bone Marrow Registry and St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. |
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October 2008 ? |
Sebastapol Secondary College, Ballarat |
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Australian Community Writers Inc Conference
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"Where Fantasy and History Meet". Book launches, competitions and workshops. |
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September 2008 ? |
Ballarat Mechanics Institute Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat |
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Ballarat & District Flower Festival
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Presented by the Australian Plants society and featring demonstrations and sales. |
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Ballarat Autumn Day Ride
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Fully supported tours of 50 or 100kms. Lunch at Haddon, approx 500 riders. |
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May 2009 ? |
Starts from Pleasant Street State School, Ballarat |
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Ballarat Cup Carnival
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Live music, fashions on the field and the big race. |
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Ballarat Model Railway Club Model Railway Spectacular
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Ballarat Orchid Society Inc Orchid Show
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Displays of many variety of orchids. |
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October 2008 ? |
Ballarat Horticultural Centre, Wendouree |
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Ballarat Rodeo
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January 2009 ? |
Ballarat Showgrounds, Ballarat |
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Ballarat Show
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The Agricultural & Pastoral Societ's annual show with entertainment, fireworks, showbags, sideshows, livestock & craft competitions. |
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November 2008 ? |
Ballarat Showgrounds, Ballarat |
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Ballarat Writers Festival
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Readings, workshops and events suited to both aspiring and established writers. |
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October 2008 ? |
Australian Catholic University, Aquinas Campus, Ballarat |
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Ballarat Writers' Festival
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An annual literary festival also featuring local food and wine |
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October 2008 ? |
Minimg Exchange, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat |
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Buninyong Film Festival
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A film festival with socialising & sightsseing. |
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Buninyong Gold King Festival
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This annual festival takes place in the historic township of Bunninyong nestled underneath the dizzying heights (well not quite) of Mount Bunninyong and features a street parade as well as a varieties of entertainment and stalls. |
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Central Highlands Historical Association Family Histoy Expo
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Annual expo featuring family and local history resources, seminars and book sale, this year including 150 years of railways in Victoria. |
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Dance Sports Festival Ballarat
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A festival with over 200 competitors. |
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Ekiden Relay
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A road relay of marathon distance consisting of 7 laps of Lake Wendouree for corporate and junior teams. |
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Festival of Flowers & Music
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Ballarat churches , florists and local organisations display themed floral arrangements. Also featuring classical music and hymns. |
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October 2008 ? |
St Peter's Anglican Church, Sturt Street, Ballarat |
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Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields
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A festival of fine music in historic venues. Artistic director Sergio de Pieri. |
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Skipton Rose Festival
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A rose display with stalls and open gardens. |
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Springfest Market Sunday
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Over 400 sites with crafts, food wine and much else together with family entertainment, buskers ans displays. Proceeds to support Rotary. |
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November 2008 ? |
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat |
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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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Stuffest Youth Festival
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With BMX events, bands, workshops and dance. |
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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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Winter Classic Car Rally
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June 2009 ? |
Ballarat Light Car Clubrooms, Ballarat Airport |
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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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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
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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