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The White Hat Guide to Fairs & Fetes in Melbourne & Victoria
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Shamrock Market
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A Brunswick backyard will play host to Shamrock Market featuring crafty market stalls, an exhibition showcasing local talent, workshops to get you learning and enjoying and live music to provide the soundtrack for the day. Go and take advantage of the free BBQ and cups of tea that are also on offer. |
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12noon to 8pm, Saturday 21st August 2010 |
Crn Albion & Shamrock St, Brunswick
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Deutsche Schule Melbourne Oktoberfete - School Fete
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Parents and friends of the Deutsche Schule Melbourne - a German English Bilingual School invite you to our 3rd Oktober Fete.
Everyone is welcome to sample Bratwurst, pretzels, coffee and cake and of course: German beer! The animal farm, treasure hunt and more will keep the kids in action. The Lucky Dip Bottle stall, a Silent Auction and Raffle promise great prizes. Come for a day of family fun |
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11am to 4pm, 11th September 2010 |
96 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy
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Trash and Treasure Market at Como Historic House and Garden
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The second annual Trash and Treasure market is on again at Como House. Bring your family and friends to browse for a bargain and trawl for treasure! Don’t forget to bring a picnic or stop for a bite at our onsite Café Bursaria. Gold coin donation for market access. Normal House Tour admission cost still applies. |
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10am to 4pm, Sunday 26th September 2010 |
Como House & Garden, cnr
Williams and Lechlade Avenue South Yarra
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Enquiries: (03) 9827 2500 |
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St Cecilia's Primary School Fair
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Come along and enjoy all the fun of the Fair. Lots to do for all the family including rides, lucky dip, mystery bottles, bar, souvlaki, bbq, fairy floss, cakes and preserves, preloved books, toys, clothes, big wheel and plenty more. |
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11am - 4pm, Saturday 23rd October 2010 |
4 Van Ness Ave Glen Iris
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Enquiries: (03) 9809 2142 |
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NewHope Baptist Pre-school Baby and Children's Market
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Come along and grab a bargain with a great range of new and pre-loved clothing, toys, prams, furniture, maternity, educational tools, shoes and nursery essentials.
Gold Coin Entry.
Why not sell your pre-loved goods at your own stall.
Stalls $30.
Find us on facebook @ NewHope Baptist Pre-School Baby and Children's Market.
Email babyandchildrensmarket@hotmail.com to receive a flyer. |
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9am to 1pm, Saturday 23rd October 2010 |
NewHope Baptist Church, 3 Springfield Road, Blackburn North (opposite McDonalds)
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Enquiries: 0439 036 634 |
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Vermont South Toy Library Toy Market
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Looking to buy good quality preloved items for your child including toys, books, clothes, nursery items? $2 entry fee per family Cash only Sorry, no strollers or prams Stall holders also wanted. Early bird closes 15th October |
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10am - 12.30pm, Saturday 13th November 2010 |
Hungarian Community Centre, 760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna
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Enquiries: (03) 9803 2335 |
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Toorak Primary School Village Fair
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Special guest, Stephanie Alexander - delicious gourmet food, home baked cakes and goodies, jams, preserves, chutneys, refreshing beverages, lots of family fun including rides, craft activities, a dog show, pre loved market treasures, heirloom plants at our nursery and much more including a polling booth to vote on State Election Day |
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9am to 4pm, Saturday 27th November 2010 |
Toorak Primary School and Brookville Gardens, Canterbury Road, Toorak
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Enquiries: (03) 9827 2959 |
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Monster Car Boot Market Day
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Watsonia Heights Primary School, Greensborough Is holding a market day on Saturday 27th November,2010 Stalls only $30 Huge advertising will be invested and we have the polling booths on-site for the election.
Please email whpsmarkets@hotmail.com or phone us on 0415393406. STALL HOLDERS WANTED. No hot food stalls please as our canteen will be open. Setup from 7.30am |
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9am to 2pm, Saturday 27th November 2010 |
Henry Street, Greensborough
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Our listing of
Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in
Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is
complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have
chosen not to
contact us with their current details.
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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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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Combined Gippsland Gem Show
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On show and for sale a large collection of gemstones, minerals, hand crafted jewelry and demonstrations of faceting and glass bead making. A fascinating display of fluorescent minerals as well as showcases of beautiful creations of cut and polished, gemstones, silversmithing, silver and gold wire wrapping.Also gold panning, tools and lapidary supplies. Refreshments available all day. 2nd October 9AM - 5PM 3rd October 10AM - 4PM |
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2nd & 3rd October 2010 |
Yarragon Public Hall Campbell Street Yarragon
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Roberts McCubbin PS Artists' Camp Fair & Art Show
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Roberts McCubbin Primary School annual Artists' Camp Fair & Art Show featuring gourmet food & drinks, fresh produce, live entainment for children & adults, rides, wine bar, second hand goods and fantastic art show. Full details at
Roberts McCubbin Primary School |
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November 2010 ? |
Birdwood Street, Box Hill South |
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A History Making Booksale
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Second hand book lovers and history buffs alike are invited to restock their bookshelves, as RHSV presents their 15th Annual Book Sale. A yearly fundraiser for the RHSV, the Book Sale will feature a treasure trove of pre-loved publications from the libraries of the well-read. The selection on offer includes second-hand, signed, rare and/or out of print editions in every subject imaginable. |
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Holy Spirit Fun Fete
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The Holy Spirit Fun Fete has been entertaining the surrounding community for over 30 years. Entertainment includes: Live music Great Rides Children’s Activities International Food Court Craft Stalls, Food stalls Side Shows & Games Sports Auction, Raffles Animal Farm, and lots mo |
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October 2010 ? |
Holy Spirit Parish, 120 Oban Road, North Ringwood |
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German Christmas Market in the City
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Christmas in the air - savour the sounds of live music - browsing and be
amazed - taste the traditions of home - meet friends and simply enjoy yourself.
All this is happening in the splendid surroundings of the historic
German Lutheran Trinity Church site in
East Melbourne - something not to be missed. All welcome. |
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Women’s Market
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The Women’s Market is on again … this time, celebrating International Women’s
Day. Please join us for fun and entertainment and support local business women
selling food, handicrafts and much more. |
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March 2008 ? |
680 High Street, Thornbury |
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St Kilda Library Annual Book Sale
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An annual book sale of second hand, ex-library and some new books. |
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October 2008 ? |
St Kilda Library, St Kilda |
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St Stephen's Craft Market
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Indoor craft market, lots of stalls of hand made items, cakes, soap, cards, pots , teddy bears, cottage craft, Christmas items, nail products, gift items and a sausage sizzle. |
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September 2008 ? |
28 Freeman St, Ringwood East |
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3MBS Book & Record Fair
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With a large range of books, recordings and related materials. Donated materials gratefully accepted and pick-ups can be arranged in most suburbs. |
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August 2009 ? |
Sacred Heart Church Hall, Cotham Rd, Kew |
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Elwood Community Market
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Elwood Community Market. Browse the stalls for gift ideas, scents, handmade soaps, crystals and jewellery, Bric-a-brac, pre-loved goods; clothes, scarves and beanies, plants, fruit and veg, sausage sizzle, cafe and homemade cakes. |
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August 2009 ? |
Elwood Primary School, Scott Street, Elwood |
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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
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(These details may change so check again closer to the event.) 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
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Gold Street Christmas Fair
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A fair with lots of entertainment and activities. |
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November 2008 ? |
Gold Street, Clifton Hill |
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Boroondara Art Market
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Stock up on art, craft, sculpture and jewellery and at the same time help the Belmore School. A wide range of pre-loved, rare art and original photographs will be up for sale, with proceeds going to the Belmore School - a specialist school for students with physical and multiple disabilities. |
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October 2008 ? |
Camberwell High School, Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell |
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Camberwell Rotary Art Show
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Australia's largest charity art exhibition. |
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April 2009 ? |
Camberwell Civic Centre, Camberwell Road |
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Big Red Book Fair
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If you like the thrill of the chase, don't miss the grand opening of the Big Red Book Fair on the morning of Saturday June 21st. Be the first to browse our amazing selection of Australian and international politics and history, literature, crime and popular fiction, kids books, travel books, cook books and much, much more… If you love books, you'd be crazy to miss the Big Red Book Fair 2008. |
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June 2011 ? |
Trades Hall, cnr Lygon
and Victoria St, Melbourne |
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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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Canargo Billabong Bunyip Market
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An annual event. |
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May 2009 ? |
Conargo Hall and surrounds |
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Mount Dandenong Pre-School Annual Chestnut Festival
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Held annually by the Mt Dandenong Preschool on the Kalorama Reserve in the Dandenong Ranges. Market stalls, fair ground rides, fairy floss, hot food and, of course, roasted chestnuts! Full details at Chestnut
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April 2010 ? |
Kalorama Reserve, Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd., Kalorama Reserve, Kalorama |
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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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Kilmore Antiques & Collectables Fair
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Many respected dealers offering a large range of antiques & collectables priced to sell. |
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October 2008 ? |
Kilmore Memorial Hall, Northern Hwy, Kilmore |
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Fryerstown Antique Fair
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Kilmore Hospital Garden Fair
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With stalls, entertainment and refreshments. |
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February 2009 ? |
Kilmore Hospital, Rutledge Street,
Kilmore |
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Gems, Gold and Collectables Expo
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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 |
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October 2008 ? |
Trades Hall, View St, Bendigo |
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Leopold Art Show & Fair
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One of Geelong's most prestigious Annual Art Shows, celebrating landscapes, seascapes, still life and contemporary art. Art Show opens on Friday night and continues on Saturday and Sunday. The Fair runs on Saturday with market stalls, food and entertainment including rides and finishes with fireworks. Art Show Fri night 8pm-10:30pm Sat & Sun 10am-4pm ** Fair Sat 11am-7pm |
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August 2009 ? |
1 Kensington Road,
Leopold |
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Tongala Lions Club annual auction
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Register what goods you would like to sell or donate to the Lions Club before 11 am and then enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. There are around 300 - 400 lots. |
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May 2009 ? |
Village Green, Mangan Street, Tongala |
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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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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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Timboon Rail Music Festival Market
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Timboon is a picturesque town servicing a wide and growing community, and is famous for its Farmhouse Cheese, Fine Ice-cream and Strawberries, and the Rail Trail. Every year in January we stage the successful Timboon Rail Music Festival, featuring Jazz on the Friday night, music, markets and family day on Saturday and music on Satuday night. |
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Gems 'n Gold
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Gold panning, entertainment and gold, gems and jewellry for sale. |
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March 2008 ? |
Gippsland Heritage Park, Princes Hwy, Moe |
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The Bunyip Festival
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Join the bunyip for family fun and activities. |
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The Battle of Bannockburn Country Fair
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The day is planned to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn (34-24 June 1314) Our Lions Club will be holding our inaugural fair which we plan will become an annual event at the Bannockburn football ground. The day is planned to be a celebration of our districts achievements with a touch of Scottish flavour to keep in theme with the event. Our aim is to have something of interest for all patrons and a list of events is as follows; |
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June 2008 ? |
Bannockburn (near Geelong) |
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Twilight Market at St Andrews Market
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A special twilight market held at the popular
St Andrews Market. There are
usually one or two of these special markets approaching Christmas time. |
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Ferntree Gully Village Fair
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This fair is being "rested" in 2007 and may resume in 2008. Wide range of Community Groups and Stallholders gather together in our picturesque foothills for our Annual Fair. Rides, activities, Singing Competition (FTG Idol), dog competition and lots more |
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November 2008 ? |
Ferntree Gully Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Station Street & Alpine Street |
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Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff Fair
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Trash & treasure, bric-a-brac, produce and more. |
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Avenel Produce and Craft Market
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Did you miss this event? Then
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. Make it, Bake it, Grow it. Run by Avenel Primary School, showcases local wines & cheese,produce and crafts, plants,massage,beaded jewelry and bags,scrapbooking,antiques,cafe & coffee,freshly baked cakes, hot as a mongrel relishes,2nd hand books, music, bbq Avenel Meats,face painting & childrens entertainment, just to name a few. |
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May 2009 ? |
Queen Street, Avanel |
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Mathoura Cadell Country Fair
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The Cadell Fair is an annual event, held at the Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre. The Fair begins Saturday morning with market stalls, kids corner, axeman demonstrations, auctions, sheep dog trials, loads of competitions and raffles and much much more! Saturday night involves dinner and entertainment at the Club and Sunday includes garage sales, garden tours, forest tours and a cemetery tour. Saturday 29 October 2005 from 9am - 2pm. Tours and garage sales held Sunday 30 October from 9am. |
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October 2008 ? |
Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre, Cobb Hwy,
Mathoura |
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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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