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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, Malmsbury, Bacchus Marsh, Kyneton, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Kilmore. 
Memorial Cross at Mount Macedon
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| 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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Bleak House gardens were established by rosarian Susan Irvine in the early 1980's. The gardens have now grown to fifteen acres, including groves, orchards, various water features and in roads of hedging roses . Refreshments are available in the garden conservatory. Irish donkeys love the attention of visiting children. Entrance fee $5. |
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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
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Glass Mosaic Workshop in Kilmore
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Glass Slumping Workshop in Kilmore
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Lavendula
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Rupertswood Mansion Grand Open Day
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11am to 4.30pm, Monday 28th January 2008 |
Rupertswood, 3
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Enquiries: (03) 9740 5020 |
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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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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Harcourt Applefest
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Harcourt Applefest
The Harcourt Applefest is a community festival celebrating everything apple related. |
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5th to 8th March 2010 |
Harcourt, (near Castlemaine, on the way to Bendigo)
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Further Details: Annemarie on 0400 680 338 |
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Chill Out Festival
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A gay and lesbian festival. |
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5th to 8th March 2010 |
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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
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The popular annual horse racing event. |
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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
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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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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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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. Additional market on 27th November 2010. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Saturdy of month (exc. May & Aug) |
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Raglan Street (next to the Sunday Market)
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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. White Hat recommends that the serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because there is a seriously large amount of goods on display. |
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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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Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy (Raglan St)
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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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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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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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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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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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Enquiries: 0447 526 145 |
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Keilor Rotary Village Market
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Village market with craft, fresh produce, kids entertainment and refreshments. |
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9am-1pm, 1st Sunday of month, Sept-Dec ? |
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Old Calder Highway - next to Keilor Hotel.
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(Mel ref 14 J6) |
Enquiries: 0412 949 302 |
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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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Kilmore Memorial Hall, Sydney Street
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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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A monthly farmers' market that showcases the wine and produce of the great central province - right in the heart of Piper Street Kyneton. |
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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 1863 |
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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: (03) 5429 1214 or 0432 120 766 |
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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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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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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 Indoor Market
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Romsey, pathway to the Macedon Ranges. Come shop, browse and chat at this Indoor market with its variety of stalls and country charm. Located in the beautiful & newly renovated Trust building, the Mechanics Hall. Nestled amongst the Romsey eateries. |
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2nd Saturday of month |
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Mechanics Hall, Main Street
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Enquiries: 0407 333 430 |
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Sunbury Computer Swap Meet
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A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. |
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9am to 4pm, 4th Saturday of month |
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Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive
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Enquiries: (03) 9886 1466 |
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Sunbury Family Market
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Over 50 indoor and outdoor stalls including jewellery, knitware, toys, scrapbooking,Asian handicrafts, aromatherapy, ceramics, soy candles, books, collectables, clothing, plants, produce, picture framing, hot food, speciality cakes, confectionary and children's activities. Proceeds to the Rotary Club of Sunbury's community projects |
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9am to 2pm, 1st Sat of month (except Jan) |
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Leisure Centre - Elizabeth Drive
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Enquiries: 0400 907 793 |
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Trentham Farmers' Market
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Trentham's authentic Farmers Market has a selection of dairy and goats cheeses, fresh honey, eggs and live poultry, preserves, potatoes and sourdough breads, organic and conventional produce, olive products, plants and fresh flowers, organic and conventional wines and an assortment of natural farm products. |
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9am to 1pm, 3rd Saturday of month |
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Trentham Town Square
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Enquiries: (03) 5424 1185 |
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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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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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Annual Rare Plant Fair
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Presented by the Mt Macedon Horticultural Society |
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Ballan Autumn Festival
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A community festival with entertainments and a parade. |
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March 2010 ? |
Main Street, Ballan |
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Beekeeping and Honey Festival
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Beekeeping requirements, honey tastings and sales. |
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March 2009 ? |
Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest |
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Budburst - Macedon Ranges Wine & Food Festival
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Enjoy a weekend in the beautiful wineries of the Macedon Ranges, within an hour NW of Melbourne. 2 days of wine, food, music and fun! The region's cool-climate wines will excite your taste buds and the local foods, great music, and ambience of the region will satisfy your pleasure needs. Buy a Budburst glass & enjoy free tastings - $5.00 |
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Castlemaine Fringe Festival
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The 'alternative' side of the Castlemaine Festival. |
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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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Daffodil Festival at the Garden of St Erth
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An annual festival with stalls, plant sales and a café. |
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September 2008 ? |
Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood |
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Daylesford Foto Biennale
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A biennial photographic exhibition. |
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Daylesford Words in Winter Festival
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Events include new plays, poetry readings, the Scrabble Fest, the Book Ball, readings with music, an oral history forum, an exhibitian & book launch of text-based art, original Super 8 film screenings, a country music train trip extravaganza & a food & wine trivia dinner. |
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Fryerstown Antique Fair
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Glenlyon Food and Wine Festival
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Local foods and wines. |
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July 2009 ? |
Old Glenlyon Shire Hall, Glenlyon |
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Glenlyon Music Festival
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A festival with local bands as well as more widely known bands. |
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Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock
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Food & wine producers from throughout Victoria display their wares. Cooking demonstrations and other activities. Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the gum trees. |
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Kyneton Agricultural Show
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Kyneton Contemporary Art Fair
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Held in the historic Kyneton Town Hall, featuring a wide range of contemporary art galleries exhibiting artworks by emerging and prominent Australian artists in the one venue. Guest artists provide demonstrations during the event and refreshments are available. |
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October 2008 ? |
Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison Street, Kyneton |
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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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Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
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An annual festival with thousands of daffodils, open gardens, ferret racing, country race days antique and book fairs shopping sidewalk sale with buskers competition, exhibitions and flower show. |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A harvest festival at this impressive property. |
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January 2011 |
Lavendula, Hepburn-Newstead Rd (near Daylesford) |
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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 2008 ? |
Malmsbury Town Hall, Calder Highway, Malmsbury, |
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Malmsbury Village Food and Wine Fayre
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The 150 years old Malmsbury Botanic gardens are just the setting for this day. Sample the local fine wines and delicious foods from the region. Enjoy the Cobb & Co coach rides, wine and food classes, free Vic Roads/FRH bus tours of the Taradale/Malmsbury Bypass and a heritage exhibition. Have a picnic with free use of the barbeques, playground and Jumping Castel or simply stroll the gardens. Full information at Malmsbury Village Food and
Wine Fayre. |
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November 2008 ? |
Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and town hall, Calder Hwy, Malmsbury |
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March Perennial Festival - St Erth
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Featuring plants that flower late in summer. |
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March 2009 ? |
Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road,
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Peonies of Romswood Open Weekend
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Open weekend at Peonies. |
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Sip "n" Sup 2007 Wine and Food Festival
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Cellarbrating its 20th Annaversery this year, Highlights of this year's Sip "n" Sup include, New Vintage Releases, Master Wine Classes, Master Cooking Demonstrations,Gourmet Food, Gourmet Local Produce, Live Entertainment,Art Exhibition and Childrens Activities |
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August 2008 ? |
Sunbury Campus, Victoria University, Sunbury |
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Small Day Out Youth Festival
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An alcohol free event for youth featuring a variety of bands. |
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Sunbury Community Festival
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The Sunbury Community Festival has been running for over 30 years and celebrates the bush, the nearby ranges and the community life of Sunbury. Saturday is the annual family day and Sunday is the Rock & Roll and Show n Shine Day. |
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Sunbury Region Wine Festival
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Winemakers dinners, wine tastings and fine food. Saturday is for the serious winelover and Sunday is a day of festivities with mini-buses to shuttle you between the various venues. |
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The Boite Singers' Festival
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Workshops, concerts and special programs for community choirs, young singers and children. |
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Trad Jazz Kyneton
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Woodend Autumn Festival
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Live entertainment, stalls selling fresh produce and family entertainment. |
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Woodend Teddy Bear Show
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Annual event of everything to do with Teddy Bears. Lots to see and purchase on the day. Various talented artists from interstate and Woodend displaying many teddy bears for sale. Competition entries on display. Collectibles, antique, painted, fabric, pictures, books etc . Adults $5 Concession $3 under 6 years of age free. |
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October 2008 ? |
St, Ambrose Hall, Templeton Street, Woodend |
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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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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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