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What's not to love about autumn? The pops of colour in Bendigo's deciduous trees turn ordinary streetscapes into autumnal visions and the calendar fills with a kaleidoscope of enticing local events.
It's also the high season for our tourists, and this autumn is choc-o-block with awesome activities to entertain and delight. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.
Autumn calendar of events
From world class art gallery exhibitions to long distance bike racing you'll find a diverse calendar of showcase events in the Bendigo region.
Clear your calendar, grab your family and friends and make a date with Bendigo.
February 29
Scots Day Out
12 noon to midnight
March 10
The Grapest 5K Run Balgownie Estate
March 7 - 8
Lost Trades Fair - Bendigo VIC
Bendigo Racecourse, Heinz St Ascot.
March 6 - 8
Bendigo International Madison
Tom Flood Sports Centre
March 16 - 25
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - Bendigo Events
March 1
Boort Pacing Cup
Hosted by the oldest continuous trotting club in Australia.
March 1
Bendigo Historical Society Walks into History
'Yiddin in Paradise' Jewish Bendigo Walk.
Alexandra Fountain Piazza at 10 am, $5 pp.
March 14
Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival
Tom Flood Sports Centre
March 20 - 24
Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival
The Dahlia and Arts Festival includes the Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary Street Procession, Empowering Eaglehawk Sunday Family Day, Literary Competition, Art Shows, Flower Show, Debutante Ball, Trivia night and much more.
March 20 - April 5
Bendigo Queer Country Art Exhibition
March 28
The Golden Mile Race Day
Bendigo Racecourse
42 Heinz St, East Bendigo
April 4
Rosalind Park, Bendigo
April 5
Bendigo Historical Society Walks into History
'Kings Bridge and its Surroundings - a taste of Irishtown.
Gasworks Retort House Weeroona Avenue at 10 am. $5 pp.
NB Unsteady terrain
April 10 - 14
Bendigo Easter Festival
(see page 7 of the magazine Here for events)
April 19
The O'Keefe Challenge - Trail/ Run/Walk
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April 30 - May 3
Sanguine Estate Music Festival Bendigo
May 3
Bendigo Historical Society Monthly Walks into History
'Passport to the Borough'
Old Court House Sailors Gully Road Eaglehawk at 10 am. $5 pp.
Click on the link to find out more about these events and read Out & About magazine online. Keep the link in mind as a handy guide to what's happening in the region, and for road trips to enjoy on a glorious autumn day.