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30 May 09 - 12 Jul 09 () |
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| Picture: Archibald 2009
Vincent Fantauzzo
Brandon
Australia's most extraordinary art event, the Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is one of this country's oldest and most prestigious art awards. From its outset, the Archibald Prize has aroused controversy while chronicling the changing face of Australian |
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26 Jan 11 - 26 Jan 11 () |
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| Australia Day celebrations across Bendigo will range from small local celebrations to a day long party at Lake Weeroona.
Australia Day is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On this day we come together as a nation to celebrate what is gr |
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16 Jul 10 - 19 Jul 10 (Annual) |
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| Since 1877, the Sheep Show has been showcasing Australia's top wool growers and prime lamb producers and now attracts thousands of fans of woollen fashion, food and fibre.
The Sheep Show's 'Women of Wool' series encourages all women to take the day off to discover the wonders of wool and celebrate the women of th |
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04 Apr 10 - 04 Apr 10 () |
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| The two-hour show begins with the Clan McLeod Highland Pipe Band and includes spectacular lion dancing, dragon dancing and performances by our dancing team. Performances are by our local teams and visiting teams. All of this is a wonderful display of colour, movement and many strings of 10,000 firecrackers!! A prelude |
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23 Oct 10 - 25 Oct 10 (Annual) |
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| The Bendigo Agricultural Show is a show promoting the best of the regions produce and livestock. This year the Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, featuring a range of attractions considered to be the best the country has to offer.
In addition there are three days of horse events from the Friday to the Sunday |
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22 Apr 11 - 25 Apr 11 () |
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| The Easter weekend will be filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy. The festivities begin on Good Friday with Hazeldene's Family Day at Lake Weeroona. The Easter Egg Hunt is always a favourite for young children as they search to find the tastiest Easter treat - chocolate! Kids will be enchanted by the e |
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09 Oct 10 - 10 Oct 10 () |
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| Bendigo Heritage Uncorked is a moveable feast, taking patrons on a wine and food tasting tour through Bendigo's architectural treasures. The festival matches the best of the region's wines with entrees from local restaurants, all in the splendour of heritage buildings. This event sells quickly so tickets must be purcha |
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05 Dec 09 - 31 Mar 10 () |
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| Summer in Bendigo will be alive with enriching experiences for everyone with a fantastic array of cultural, sporting, musical, food and wine and children's events.
The Golden Dragon Museum will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, throughout February 2010. There will be special events a banquet and a traditional Yu |
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01 Mar 11 - 13 Mar 11 (Annual) |
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| The Bendigo International Madison is the largest cycling athletic carnival in the world and is held at the Tom Flood Sport Centre. Exciting International cycling with Olympic and world champions competing. Big screen entertainment Sunday evening. Friday night criterium bike race is staged through the city centre. Concl |
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Bendigo , The Goldfields |
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09 Apr 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Annual) |
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| The Bendigo Queer Film Festival will be held on the weekend of the 9th, 10th and 11th of April 2010. Curated and run in partnership with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, this event is more than just about film. Associated events in 2010 include a Short Bits Film Festival, Art Exhibition, local club night to dance and |
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01 Feb 11 - 28 Feb 11 () |
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| Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Golden Dragon Museum. There will be special events for the whole family to enjoy.
Bendigo's Chinese heritage is rich. The gold rush of the 1850s saw many thousands of Chinese arrive in Bendigo. Within ten years the Chinese miners and merchants made up 20per cent of the Bendig |
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04 Sep 10 - 16 Sep 10 () |
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| Which favourite will you see?
FavourArts exhibition of new artworks supporting Bendigo Health Foundation fundraiser.
Meet the faces belonging to your favourite Radio Voices from KLFM!
Admission is free, sip on Trahna wines, and inspire your lifestyle with the local FavourArts exhibition. You may even take |
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03 Dec 10 - 03 Dec 10 () |
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| Be part of the third annual celebration of turning on the lights on the 'Downtown Bendigo Christmas Tree'.
Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and find a spot on the grass in Queen Victoria Gardens or over the creek in Rosalind Park.
The Christmas tree in Bendigo will be a symbol of goodwill and the s |
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24 Apr 10 - 25 Jul 10 () |
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| Bendigo promises to captivate this winter with the stunning McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17 exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. It is an elaborate National Gallery of Australia Travelling Exhibition that is not to be missed.
On until 25 July 2010, it is the first comprehensive McCubbin exhibition in 18 years, |
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28 Nov 09 - 17 Jan 10 () |
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| An exhibition celebrating the decade that was the 80s.
Some historical highlights (for those of us who remember that decade) - The Cold War ended, Charles married Diana, the compact disc was born, Disco was out, Punk and New Wave were in, and hair was high. The Atari 2600 and Commodore 64 home computer connecte |
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Bendigo , The Goldfields |
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09 Oct 09 - 11 Oct 09 () |
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| The Alan Carter Festival of Antiques & Collectables in conjunction with Alexa's Treasures of Ballarat is held in the exhibition rooms at the All Seasons Hotel, Bendigo.
Magnificent Gala opening on Friday October 9th at 5.30pm including excellent Entertainment, as well as a preview and opportunity to purchase on the |
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Bendigo , The Goldfields |
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21 Aug 10 - 22 Aug 10 () |
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| Alpaca Colourbration 2010 comes to Bendigo in August! Now the 3rd largest alpaca event in Australia with over 500 alpacas of all colours on show. A wonderful opportunity to experience alpacas up close and learn about these wonderful animals, as well as lifestyle and industry opportunities.
The 7th Annual Victor |
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