Plenty of events are taking place over the June long weekend around the region to keep you and the family entertained.
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If you know of any events that we have missed, let us know by 4pm today and we can add them to the list. Email the details to addynews@fairfaxmedia.com.au
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Bendigo
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY
Vintage cars and tractors will be on display this Saturday in the Hargreaves Mall. Between 9am and 2pm the vehicles, supplied by the Veteran & Vintage Car Club Bendigo and the Central Victorian Restoration Group, will be on display as car lovers aim to raise money for Beyond Blue.
SHOW AND SHINE
The Central Victorian Chrysler Club presents the 10th annual Mid State Mopars over the weekend. Saturday sees the Bendigo Specialist Break and Clutch Motorkhana take place at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange, Leans Road Huntly. Events will be running between 9am and 2pm. The Show and Shine event follows on the Sunday in the Town Hall precinct. Visit the website for categories and entry prices and more event information www.midstatemopars.com/
Castlemaine
CASTLEMAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Take a drive to Castlemaine this weekend and enjoy the sounds of the Castlemaine Jazz Festival. The event features swing, blues, jazz classics, latin, funk and more, with something to suit everyone. Visit castlemainejazzfestival.com.au to see the full program and to purchase your tickets.
Heathcote
HEATHCOTE ART SHOW
The Heathcote Artists Annual Art Show runs from June 10 to June 13 at the Heathcote RSL Hall on High Street. Top quality artwork will be on view ad available for purchase. The exhibition is open 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and Monday, 10am until 3pm with entry $2.
HEATHCOTE ON SHOW
Heathcote will be on show over the June long weekend. Artisan winemakers, chefs, brewers and musicians welcome everyone to Heathcote to enjoy exclusive tastings, music, gourmet food and community activities. Enjoy all of this and more across 30 locations in the Heathcote region. For more information please visit the website www.heathcoteonshow.com.au
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Daylesford
QUILT SHOW
The Spa Quilters Guild of Daylesford Inc presents the biennial Quilt Show. The show is being held at the Daylesford School Hall in Vincent Street on Saturday between 10am and 5pm, and Sunday between 10am and 4pm. The show features a beautiful garden challenge display, raffles, members boutiques and quilt shops. Entry is just $5.
Redesdale
WINTER WINE AND DINE
Redesdale is welcoming a new event to run over the June long weekend. Winter Wine and Dine is a celebration of winter featuring local producers, fabulous food and wine, open fires and great music. The Redesdale Hotel will be a hub of activity and will have lunch and dinner available all weekend. Come along to this unique region of Victoria and enjoy tastings of wines, cheese, chocolates, olives and much much more. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Contact Beth and Garth at the Redesdale Hotel to find out more information 4405 0601.
Markets
MALDON MARKET AND SWAP MEET
The Maldon Market is taking place on Sunday, June 12 in Fountain Street and the Shire Gardens. The 'keep everyone warm’ themed market features plenty of winter woolies on sale as well as an abundance of fresh seasonal produce. The market features something for everyone with a range of soap, jewellery, furniture, plant and clothing stalls as well as entertainment by Ovation – back by popular demand. The market is open between 9am and 2pm. This Sunday also sees the Maldon Swap Meet being held at the Maldon Racecourse Reserve, Lewis Street, Maldon. Gates open from 7am, entry is $5 per person with kids free.
CAR BOOT SALE
St Mary’s Anglican Church is hosting their annual car boot sale on Saturday, June 11 between 8am and 1pm. Come and browse the stalls and check out all the bargains. There will be a barbecue, morning tea, books, cakes, plants and more.
THE HANDMADE MARKET
The Handmade market is on Saturday, June 11 at Rotary Gateway Park, Kangaroo Flat, between 10am and 2pm. The market features a variety of handmade, homegrown and handcrafted items as well as plenty of food, coffee and entertainment.
COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
The Bendigo Community Farmers market is on between 9am and 1pm this Saturday in Sydney Myer Place. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the market offers an abundance of fresh, regional and seasonal produce, regional foods, wines, coffee, plants and music.
