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The White Hat Guide to The Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
This area includes Healesville, Marysville, Olinda and Yarra Glen.
See also our entries under these places of particular interest:
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The Healesville Sanctuary Birds of Prey Experience
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The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis
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Take a stroll through the gardens which were developed by "Den' and his wife using semi-formal shrubs and European trees then enjoy a Devonshire Tea in the tearoom. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. More information on C.J.Dennis. |
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10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & closed during August) |
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Toolangi |
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Enquiries: (03) 5962 9282 |
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Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
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This museum includes a significant section dedicated to the great Australian singer, Dame Nelly Melba. It is currently closed for major renovations but will reopen to the public early 2011. |
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33 Castella Street
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Lilydale |
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Enquiries: (03) 9294 6313 |
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Kinglake National Park
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Tesselaar Tulip Festival - Turkish Weekend
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Discover the origin of the Tulip. More than 100 performers this weekend is a showcase of Turkish culture, a colourful and exciting weekend. Entertainment includes Turkish Folk Dancers and Musicians, Turkish Marbling, Calligraphy and Illumination Art Workshops, Coffee Cup Reading, delicious foods including mouth watering Gozleme and more. |
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10am to 5pm, 18th & 19th September 2010 |
Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
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Enquiries: 0401 385 606 |
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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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Cherished Once More Baby & Children's Mini - Market
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Quality New & Preloved Baby and Kids items for sale. One day only Sat 7th Feb 2009. 10 Holme Rd, Ferntree Gully. 9am - 2pm. Prams, toys, books, manchester, clothes, and heaps of new stock at heavily reduced prices. |
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9am to 2pm, Saturday 7th February 2009 |
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10 Holme Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 9778 3323 |
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Christmas Hills Community Market & Car Boot Sale
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Fresh produce, pottery, art & crafts. |
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10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of month, Sept - April |
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Christmas Hills Primary School, 1409 Eltham - Yarra Glen Road,
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Christmas Hills |
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(Mel ref 265 E12) |
Enquiries: (03) 9710 1512 |
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Emerald Craft and Produce Market
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In the beautiful township of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges next to a beautiful little park is the Emerald Craft and Produce Market. Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Station or about a 1 hour drive from the CBD. A splendid day out in the hills. |
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9am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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cnr Kilvington Drive & Main Street
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Emerald |
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(Mel ref 127 F4) |
Enquiries: 0419 345 750 |
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Flowerdale Market
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Indoor/outdoor stalls - food, gifts, plants, trash and treasure. |
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9am to 1pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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Yea-Whittlesea Rd, (opposite Strath Creek turnoff)
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Flowerdale |
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(Mel ref 610 P9) |
Enquiries: (03) 5780 1223 |
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Gembrook Market
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"Free Entry & Family Fun" - A wide range of mostly locally grown and made craft and produce for sale. Find everything from Crafts, Jewellery, plants to soaps and other handmade goods and foods. Tantalise your taste buds with freshly brewed coffee, a range of sweet & savoury foods, a community barbecue operated by Gembrook Community groups available. Stallholder & Volunteer enquiries welcome. |
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9am to 3pm, 4th Sunday of month (except Dec) |
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Gembrook Puffing Billy Railway Station
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Gembrook |
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(Mel ref 312 K10) |
Enquiries: 0437 664 121 |
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Gully Market
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A mixed outdoor market with jewellery & crystals, food, craft, vegetables and clothing. The market has up to 60 stalls but is often smaller. |
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9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun (9.30am-4.30pm during winter) |
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Railway carpark, Burwood Hwy
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Upper Ferntree Gully |
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Enquiries: 0429 090 857 |
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Healesville Community Market
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An outdoor market with trash & treasure and a wide range of other goods. |
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8.30am to 2pm, 1st Sun of month |
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River St Carpark
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(Mel ref 270 C12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5962 5875 |
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
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A small market offering produce direct from the grower and featuring organic breakfasts. |
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8am to 1pm, Saturdays |
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Tourist Railway Station
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Enquiries: (03) 5962 5070 |
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Healesville Racecourse Harvest and Craft Market (formerly the Yarra Glen Racecourse Market)
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An indoor/outdoor market with over 300 stalls selling local produce, local arts & crafts. No dogs allowed. There is no indoor available at this point in time - all stalls are outdoor. More details as they come to hand. |
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9am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month commencing Aug 09 |
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Healsville Racecourse, Healsville-Kinglake Road
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Enquiries: (03) 5974 4710 |
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Healesville Racecourse Market
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The Healesville Racecourse Market is set among the tall trees there is ample space for stall holders and has a great range of stalls and espresso coffee. The Healesville Racecourse Market has a friendly and relaxed country atmosphere and the wider community benefits with stall fees being donated back to community groups and projects. The market operates all year. |
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9am to 2pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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Healesville Racecourse, Healesville-Kinglake Road
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(Mel ref 269 J12) |
Enquiries: (03) 5962 5875 |
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Kallista Community Market
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An outdoor market in the surroundings of the Dandenongs with a wide range of home made and locally produced goods. |
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9am-1pm (3pm in Nov & D ec), 1st Sat of month (except Jan) |
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Church Street,
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(Mel ref 75 K3) |
Enquiries: (03) 9755 2622 |
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Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market
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The Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month in the heart of the Kinglake township
Buy direct from the grower, producer or maker. Producers offer the best local, fresh,seasonal produce. |
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9am to 2pm, 4th Sunday of month |
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Enquiries: 0419 598 732 |
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market
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Lilydale Farmers Produce Market featuring farm fresh produce, variety fresh foods. Easy access and Parking. Over 50 stalls. Organized by Rotary Clubs of Montrose & District, Lilydale and Chirnside Park. |
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8am to 1pm, 1st Sunday of month |
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Bellbird Park, Swansea Road
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(Mel Ref 38 G8) |
Enquiries: (03) 9727 0037 |
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Mont De Lancey Farmers Market
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The market is held in the grounds of Mont De Lancey Historical Home, Gardens & Museum situated in Wandin, where you will find Free range beef, Cakes and cookies, Artisan Bread, Wine tasting, Seasonal fruit & vegetables, Olives & Extra Virgin Olive Oil and much more. |
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9am to 1pm, 2nd Saturday of month |
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71 Wellington Rd
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Enquiries: (03) 5964 2088 |
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Montrose Community Craft Market
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An outdoor market with over 30 stalls providing beautiful local craft, homegrown fruit, veg and plants. |
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9am to 1.30pm, 3rd Saturady of month (except Jan) |
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Town Centre, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
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(Mel ref 52 C7) |
Enquiries: 0429 949644 |
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Mount Evelyn Scouts Market
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In and around the Mount Evelyn Scout Hall. Local Art/Craft, Trash/Treasure, Plants, Books, Clothes, Furniture, Food from the BBQ and cakes from the kitchen. Regular Market growing since 2005, friendly faces and free entry. |
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9am to 2pm, last Sat of month (Feb, May, Aug & Oct) plus 12 Dec 09 |
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Mt. Evelyn Scout Hall Station Street
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Enquiries: (03) 9736 3668 |
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Mt Dandenong Village Market
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Due to the success of our Annual Mt Dandenong Village Festival the market will again be trading, and many of the Festival stallholders will be providing their wares with fantastic timing for Christmas.
Items Such as Bric –a –Brac. Handmade Jewellery, Hamd made Soy Candles, Honey, Eggs, Strawberries, Sausage sizzle and much much more. Come and enjoy a day in the hills. |
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11am to 4pm, 3rd Sunday of month (Sept to May) |
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Enquiries: Angela or Howard on (03) 9751 2722 |
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St Andrews Market
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Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. Additional Christmas twilight market 4pm to 9.30pm, Monday 21st December 2009. More information on St
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8am-2pm, Saturdays |
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Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd,
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Enquiries: 0408 416 392 |
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St Richards Primary School Twilight Market
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Come to St Richards annual Twilight Market. Lots of stalls including jewelery, gifts, clothing, hand made items, and much more. Also a beer and wine stall which is run by the schools P.A |
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5pm till late, 12th November 2009 |
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Enquiries: 0401 432 895 |
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Upper Yarra Community Market
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An outdoor market selling a range of goods. |
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9am-3pm (later in summer), 2nd Sunday of month |
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Yarra Junction Football Oval Carpark
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Yarra Junction |
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(Mel ref 288 D7) |
Enquiries: 0439 018 467 |
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Warburton Community Market
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High quality arts and crafts, plants, cakes, organic produce, musical instruments and Frank's sausage sizzle. |
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3rd Saturday of month |
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St Mary's (Anglican) Church Hall, Warburton Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 5966 9765 |
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Yarra Junction Football Club Market
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An outddor market selling variety of goods. |
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8am-4pm, 3rd Sunday of month |
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Main Road car park,
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Enquiries: (03) 5967 1280 |
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Yarra Valley Food, Wine & Craft Market
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The Yarra Valley Food, Wine & Craft Market is held at the Yarra Glen racecourse in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Under an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is famous for its fresh food, wine, craft and breathtaking scenery. The markets are held on the second Sunday of the month and offer quality products and produce presented in a relaxing friendly environment. You can browse the numerous stalls looking for that unique gift or handmade treasure and then relax under a tree with a coffee and some delicious Yarra Valley fare. An additional twilight Christmas Market will be conducted from 3pm until 8pm Saturday 4th December 2010 |
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9am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of month |
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Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove
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Enquiries: (03) 5962 9421 or 0407 251 938 |
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Yarra Valley Regional Farmers Market
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Founded 12 years ago the Yarra Valley Regional Farmers’ Market is the longest running farmers' market in Victoria. Held on the third Sunday of each month at the award winning Yering Station winery, the Farmers’ Market features produce made and grown by some the regions’ best producers. Speak to the producer while purchasing fresh seasonal fruit, juices and vegetables, locally baked bread, biscuits, pies and fudge, the best jams and preserves, cheeses, coffee, beer, pasta, locally grown flowers, olives, eggs, honey, meat and much more. |
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9am to 2pm, 3rd Sunday of the month |
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Yering Station Barn, Melba Highway
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Enquiries: (03) 9739 0122 |
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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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Emerald Winterfest
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An annual community festival. |
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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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Ferny Creek Floral Festival
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Featuring late spring blooms and extensive gardens. On the Sunday as well as a beautiful display of spring flowers we have a jazz band performing "Jazz Antics" with Suzann Frisk from 12 noon till 3pm. |
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September 2008 ? |
Ferny Creek Agricultural Hall, Hilton Road,
Ferny Creek |
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Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show
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Rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other spring blooms. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in the spacious gardens. |
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September 2008 ? |
Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek |
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Gladysdale Apple and Wine Festival
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An annual community festival with stalls and entertainment. |
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Great Train Race
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An annual event where runners of all abilities race against Puffing Billy. |
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Kinglake Ranges Festival
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A community festival celebrating the region of Kinglake. |
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Kinglake Raspberry Fair
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Market stalls, pick your own raspberries, family entertainment and all manner of raspberry-based products. |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A celebration of the harvest. |
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Lilydale Show
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A traditional country show |
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Lilydale Recreation Reserve, Lilydale |
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Melba Festival
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A wide range entertainment and music from classical (with of course reference
to Dame Nellie Melba) to jazz
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Monbulk Music Festival
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Previously known as the Mobulk Jazz and Blues Festival. The 2005 festival has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship. The organisers hope to have the festival running again in 2006 |
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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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Mount Dandenong Village Festival
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Mount Dandenong Village is set in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Just one
hour from Melbourne CBD. Sunday 30th November will see the village hold its 4th
Village Festival. There shall be live music, a street market, games and rides
for all the family. Free face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more.
There are beautiful shops in the village including crafts, antiques and home
wares. The village has a wide variety of places to eat, from pub food to fine
dining at The Wild Oak Restaurant. Executive Chef Ben Higgs of The Wild Oak
restaurant and wild Oak cooking school shall be giving free cooking demos
throughout the day. To book a stall, please mail traders@MtDandenong.org.au |
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Mt Dandenong Food & Wine Festival
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Food & Wine tastings, market stalls, |
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Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong |
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Mt Toolebewong Festival at Moora
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A biennial festival with family entertainment and alternative lifestyle workshops plus solar energy and owner building demonstrations. |
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February 2008 ? |
Moora moora Co-operative near Healesville |
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Open Garden Weekend
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The Rose Garden Weekend , is made possible by the Nieuwesteeg family who open their Rose Nursery display garden in Coldstream to the public for this weekend only. The stunning Rose Garden was planted in 1985 and includes hundreds of old fashioned and species roses, including the beautiful Alister Clark collection featuring Black Boy, Lorraine Lee and Lady Mann, which comprise the largest such collection in Victoria. Rose plants and seedlings are available for purchase, along with Devonshire Teas, local Yarra Valley produce, BBQ, and Raffle tickets. Proceeds to the Road Trauma Support Team, a voluntary group of people who care for victims of road crashes. |
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November 2008 ? |
Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream |
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Oppy Family Fun Ride
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A family fun ride in celebration of the achievements of Sir Hubert Opperman. Choose from a 2km or 14.4km ride, |
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PAVE Festival - Performing And Visual arts in Emerald
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An arts festival with a difference. Different events every day ranging from
spectator to participatory. Music, workshops, exhibitions, performances, Competitions, public art, kids events, Freeza event, markets and much more.
Most events free or gold coin. Some cover charges apply. Check out
www.pave.org.au for program listings and
further information or email info@pave.org.au |
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Ranges Folk Festival
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International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. |
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National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda |
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Shedfest
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The wineries of the Upper Yarra valley open their doors for this special weekend. Discover the charm of small vineyards, understand the influence that each individual site has on wine style and meet the makers who toil the land and nurture the barrels to bring you some exceptionally fine wines. The festival provides a touring bus departing from Lilydale station each day if you would prefer to leave the car at home. Participating wineries: Bulong Estate, Burgi Hill Vineyard, Elmswood Estate, Five Oaks Vineyard, Killara Park Estate, Lilydale Estate, Morgan Vineyards, Seville Estate, Seville Hill, Shelmerdine, Whispering Hills, Wild Cattle Creek, Yarra Burn. These Yarra Valley wineries are along the Warburton Highway from Wandin to Warburton, Victoria. Turn right at Lilydale and follow the signs. |
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Spring Festival
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Experience spring in these delightful gardens. |
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September 2008 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda |
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Springfest in Warburton
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Family activities, stalls, demonstrations, music, dancing and much more. |
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Warburton Primary School, Horners Road, Warburton |
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Tesselar Tulip Festival
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Tulips are magic for so many reasons, their exotic majesty a reflection of natures miraculous beauty. They encompass every colour from dazzling to delicate hues in patterns most daring and others most plain. They have inspired poets and artists and bewitched nations with their allure. They are the stuff of legend, and rumoured to be the sleeping cradles of the fairies. They are even said to have their origin in the blood of a star crossed lover. There are more than half a million enchanted bulbs set to transform into beautiful flowers in the field. Escape the every day for a little hocus pocus at a festival packed with entertainment and splendour. Delight in the magic of spring at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Food + Drink available, Free off street parking, Wheelchair friendly, Dogs on leads welcomed and most of all don't forget your camera. $16, Conc. $12, U16 free, Groups 10 or more $12 per head |
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Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
Silvan |
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The Basin Music Festival
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An eclectic blend of blues, jazz, roots, world, Celtic, folk and a cappella close to Melbourne in the beautiful foothills of the Dandenongs. Also a Youth Stage, songwriting competition, market stalls and community expo. |
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March 2010 ? |
The Basin village -
corner Mountain Highway and Forest Road |
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The Pioneer & Working Horse Festival
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Horse teams in action, sheep dog trials, pioneer skills, blacksmiths, woodcrafts, historic machinery demonstrations, horse-shoe tossing competition, folk music & dancing, refreshments, stalls and displays all in the grounds of the historic 1850s farm |
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January 2009 ? |
Gulf Station, 1029 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen |
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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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Warburton Winter Film Festival
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The latest shorts and features with meals supplied. |
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June 2008 ? |
Upper Yarra Arts & Entertainment Centre,
Warburton |
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Winterfest in Warburton
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A major wood festival with woodwork, arts and crafts and the Yarra Valley Talent Quest. |
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Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival
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An annual festival featuring outdoor jazz performances, wine and food. |
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Yarra Valley Strawberry Festival
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A Strawberry festival with market stalls,live entertainment including a live band, a jumping castle, rides, strawberry eating competitions, animal farm, cream teas, sparkling wine and strawberries, and a barbeque. |
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November 2008 ? |
Lilydale Showgrounds, Lilydale |
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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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Crimson Rosellas
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Wine Barrels
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Puffing Billy Steam Train
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Dandenongs
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