Here’s what you need to know about Groovin the Moo Bendigo 2018 at Prince of Wales Showground.
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Weather
Don your body glitter – but consider a jacket as well.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a partly cloudy day for Bendigo on Saturday.
There’s no rain forecast, but there’s a prediction of 15 to 25-km/h winds.
Expect a low of 9 degrees and a top of 19.
Transport and parking
The festival is located at Prince of Wales Showground and there are a number of ways you can get there.
If you’re driving, keep $5 handy to pay for parking.
The carpark is on Holmes Road in North Bendigo, via Havilah Road.
It opens at 8am and is operated by Strathfieldsaye Lions Club.
Otherwise, consider using the official drop-off and pick-up area at the Bendigo train station.
A GTM shuttle bus will take people directly to the festival, for a gold-coin donation.
After the festival the shuttle bus will head back to the train station, where people can be collected by family or friends.
Training it? V/Line is running additional trains on Saturday because of the festival. See the services here.
For further transport options, click here.
Set times
Get ready to dance yourself silly!
There’s a mix of Aussie and international acts playing at Groovin the Moo this year.
Australian artists include Alex Lahey, Ball Park Music, Grinspoon and Paul Kelly, while Royal Blood and Portugal. The Man are among those hailing from overseas.
To make sure you don’t miss the acts you’re most excited about, check out the 2018 Bendigo set times.
Playlist
Get excited for the great line up with Groovin the Moo’s 2018 Spotify playlist.
Listen below.
Food and drink
Want to take your own food to the festival? Go for your life, as long as it fits into your backpack.
But festival organisers ask that you leave the eskies, picnic blankets or baskets, folding chairs, glass containers, knives and any other bulky or sharp items at home.
Security guards will check bags at the gate and confiscate anything prohibited.
In terms of drinks, you can take a sealed or empty water bottle along.
There are free water stations throughout the venue for you to refill your bottle.
Other beverages including soft drink, juice and alcohol, are not permitted.
Those with valid photo ID can buy alcohol at the event.
Bottles of water and other drinks and food will also be available to buy throughout the day.
ATM availability
There will be ATM facilities on site but Groovin the Moo organisers recommend getting cash out before arriving at the event to avoid waiting in long lines at the machines.
Local fun
Want to do some craft? Work with the region’s artists set up in the the Maker Station.
Need your hair refreshed? See Bendigo’s Honeyeater in the Powder Pen.
There are market stalls and more for you to peruse. See the whole “Commoonity” here.
Want more?
Groovin the Moo 2018 coverage ahead of the event:
Photos from throughout the years: