Spring Vegan Festival - Melbourne
2017-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Meat Market, 5 Blackwood St, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051
Indulge in vegan Indian desserts, shop for animal friendly products and chat with a not-for-profit about beagles. Go back in for raw treats, herbivorous burgers and smoothie bombs in this cruelty-free zone at Meat Market.

Halloween at Coal Creek - Korumburra
2017-10-28 17:30 - 22:30 | Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, 12 Silkstone Rd, Korumburra, Victoria, 3950, Australia
Halloween at Coal Creek is a great festival for all the family.

Trick or treat available for kids 16 years and under, bring your own bag to collect your goodies. The collection is from 5.30pm to 8pm.
There will also be ghost train rides, as well as many other activities including roving performers, snake busters, apple bobbing, monster bash disco and blazing bonfire from 8pm.
There is also a best dressed competition (under eight, under 16 and open).
Come down to Coal Creek for a fun filled Halloween.

Say Cheese Festival - Prahran
2017-10-29 | Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Rd, South Yarra, Victoria, 3141
The brie-lience of this cheese festival should not be understated

The Prahran Market’s annual cheese festival is beautiful in its simplicity. An entire day dedicated to the dreamiest dairy product humanity has created, where restaurants, chefs and local makers are invited to showcase their wares to hoardes of cheese fans. What more do you need in life?
Back for its fifth year, the Say Cheese Festival will bring more dairy delights to the Prahran Market than ever, closing off the street behind the market to squeeze in even more exhibitors.
So what exactly will you be tasting? In the cheesy pop-up precinct, bite into award-winning margherita pizzas by 400 Gradi, handmade gnocci by 48h Gnocchi and wash it all down with a refreshing Aperol Spritz by Prosecco Queen. Many of regular market traders will be dishing up one-off cheese dishes, including Paul Wilson of Wilson & Market, who’ll be rustling up cauliflower macaroni with braised short rib and cheddar.
And here’s some more gouda news: many of Melbourne’s best cheesemakers will be handing out free samples, including Shaw River Buffalo, That’s Amore Cheese and Yarra Valley Dairy.

2017 Vic Fish Kids - Maryborough
2017-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Victoria Maryborough, Lake Victoria, Maryborough, Victoria, 3465
Do your kids love fishing or are you keen to get them into fishing? Then we’ve got the perfect family event for you – Vic Fish Kids at Lake Victoria, Maryborough!
Come along and join Vic Fish Kids ambassador Rex Hunt who will provide expert fishing tuition and inspire young and old with entertaining fishing tales.
It’s fun and free, with everything provided so youngsters can cast a line and try fishing in a safe and supportive environment.
BEST OF ALL, the first 200 kids to arrive will receive a FREE rod and reel! But you’ve got to get in there fast, or they’ll run out.
There are two fishing clinics on the day, the first starting at 10am and the second starting at midday. Note that for a chance to get the free rods you’ll need to attend the 10am session.
It’s all part of the State Government’s Target
One Million plan to grow participation and
get one millions anglers by 2020.
• Learn to cast, how to tie knots and what to
do with a fish when you catch one. Get the
opportunity to release fish into the waters too.
• Free fishing tuition will also be provided by
volunteers from angling clubs and Fishcare.
• Clinics will commence at 10am and midday, and
there’ll be lots to do for the whole family including a
free photo booth to immortalise that fish of lifetime.
• Parental supervision is essential and
participants should bring sturdy footwear,
clothing to suit the weather, a hat and
sunscreen, and a sense of fun and adventure
because they’re going to wonderful days!
We hope to see you there!
For more on other Vic Fish Kids locations and Fisheries events, visit:https://vfa.vic.gov.au/about/whats-on.

Buninyong Festival
2017-10-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Buninyong, Buninyong, Victoria, 3357
The Buninyong Festival is a fantastic opportunity for local artists, community groups, traders and other organisations to be seen and heard as well as meet and interact with the local community.
Enjoy a large array of yummy taste sensations from all around the world from the food trucks and stalls, grab and a glass of local wine and sit back and enjoy the main stage entertainment – or get involved in some of the awesome activities. Make sure you catch the roving performers and buskers spotted around the park. This vibrant festival offers you the experience of a market, foodie event, and music festival all rolled into one!

Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-05 | Apex Park Wangaratta, Parfitt Road, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677
Conceived by a group of locals in 1989 as a way to attract visitors and raise the profile of the town, the first Wangaratta Festival of Jazz (as it was then known) was staged in 1990, with attendances at around 2500.
Since then – with blues added to the program in 1994 – it has grown to become an internationally renowned event, attracting around 25,000 visitors, and more than 200 jazz and blues artists from the USA, the UK, Europe and Australia.
With a diverse, eclectic mix of jazz greats and rising stars, each year the program showcases jazz and blues of all styles, including original, contemporary, traditional, mainstream, experimental and improvised. A central feature remains the National Jazz Awards; a competition designed to encourage and promote young musicians.
The Festival has won numerous tourism and sponsorship awards, and is recognised internationally as the foremost jazz and blues event in Australia.

Traralgon Food Truck Carnival
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-05 | Victoria
Traralgon Food Truck Carnival is coming to Traralgon Race Course this Novemeber. Combining foods from around the world and world class racing.
– Up to 30 of Melbourne’s best food trucks
– Racing live on Saturday
– Carnival Rides
– Fully Licensed Bar
– Music
& much much more.
For more information go to www.ftcco.com.au

The Big Cohuna Festival
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-07 | Cohuna, Cohuna, Victoria, 3568
The 2017 Big Cohuna Festival will be launched on the Friday night with a wine and cheese event to open the gallery exhibition followed by a twilight paddock to plate feasting table. The festival will continue through until Tuesday where you can spend your days exploring our regional farms and home art studios, wandering the vintage car display and local Made Market, cruising the Gunbower Creek, relaxing at Factory and Field’s Grill & Chill, entering CMA’s fishing comp, embracing your creative passion with a photography workshop and dressing up for Melbourne Cup Carnival celebrations. The Creekside Fair offers a vibrant family atmosphere where you can enjoy live music, great food and kids entertainment. There is also a wellness morning, park run and the opportunity to try stand up paddle boarding too! www.cohuna.org.au

Espresso Martini Festival
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-05 | Meat Market, 5 Blackwood St, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051
Following the sold-out success of last year’s Mr Black Festival of the Espresso Martini, it’s coming back to Melbourne’s Meat Market even bigger and better.
This year will see the venue transformed into a six-bar cocktail village. Start with the Mr Black Coffee Shop where you can try a White Russian slushie or perhaps Mr Black’s OG Espresso Martini topped with a donut is more your jam. There will be a main bar with some less-than-usual Espresso Martini variations including the Coffee Nut Espresso Martini if you’re feeling a little fruity. Windsor’s favourite Jungle Boy are taking over the Tiki Bar in the garden and if you search hard enough, you might find the Speakeasy Bar created by Melbourne institution the Everleigh Bottling Co. And if coffee isn’t quite your thing, there is a Gin & Tonic Bar presented by Tanqueray and icy cold beers from Holgate Brewing.
If you’ve worked up an appetite then there will be delicious food available from Fancy Hanks, That Arancini Guy, Toasta & Co, Zeus Street Greek and Butter Mafia.
For those wanting to learn, Espresso Martini cocktail classes and Cold Brew workshops will run all weekend presented by Mr Black with Uber Bar Tools and Monin.
And there will be a curated selection of young Australian musicians to perform live every session, from beginning to end.

Bright Spring Festival 21 October - 7 November 2017
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-07 | Bright, Bright, Victoria, 3741
Spring is a glorious time to visit Bright – fresh green leaves return to the trees, bulbs burst into life in spectacular colour, and buds and blooms enchant the eyes in every direction.
Bright and surrounds are ready for you to experience the best the region has to offer – a natural beauty not found elsewhere in Victoria complemented by great cafés and restaurants, marvellous local wineries, accommodation to suit all budgets, adventure sports, walking tracks and bike trails,
vibrant shopping, street and river markets, theatre events, art exhibitions, fireworks and much more!

The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-07 | National Gallery of Victoria, 180 StKilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
The House of Dior explores the story of the fashion house through a series of themes, featuring works by the seven designers who have played key roles in shaping Dior’s renowned fashionable silhouette: Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri.
The exhibition narrates the rich history of the fashion house, including Christian Dior’s early influences, the design codes synonymous with the House of Dior, insights into the Dior atelier workrooms, the role that accessories have played in expressing the complete Dior look and the milestones of its six successive designers following Christian Dior’s sudden death in 1957.
Highlights include examples from Christian Dior’s iconic spring 1947 New Look collection, magnificent displays of Dior’s signature ball gowns and evening dresses, as well as designs from the inaugural couture collection of the House’s first female head designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Dior’s unique and longstanding affinity with Australia is also examined, including the historic Spring 1948 fashion parade at David Jones, Sydney, where models wore fifty original Dior creations. This was the first complete collection to be shown outside of Paris.
The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture is accompanied by a scholarly publication, a dynamic program of talks, tours and events and the curated NGV Friday Nights program, featuring live music, food and performances.

Toast to the Coast Geelong Wine Festival - Geelong
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-05 | Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Geelong’s pre-eminent annual food, wine and music festival, Toast to the Coast is once again being held over two days of the Melbourne Cup weekend.

Now in its 16th year, Toast to the Coast attracts over 4,000 people who attend the festival to sample wines from 33 leading and lesser-known wineries participating across the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast.
Wineries throughout the region will give guests the chance to soak up the atmosphere while showcasing award winning premium cool climate wines right inside their cellar doors giving guests the opportunity to meet the makers behind the wineries.
In addition to savouring the region’s award winning wines, guests can meander through the vineyards, enjoy a delicious lunch and be entertained by the best local musicians

2017 Lake Buffalo Fishing Competition
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-05 | Lake Buffalo, Lake Buffalo, Victoria, 3737
Rightio guys and girls. It’s on again and better than ever
…..The 2017 lake buffalo fishing comp….
Who wouldn’t want to be in with a chance to win an all expense paid guided Barra trip. So get some friends together and book in a great weekend of camping and fishing on Lake Buffalo.

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Small Farm & Lifestyle Expo
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-05 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island, Victoria, 3922
Save the date for the 2017 Small Farm & Lifestyle Expo to be held at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, November 4 -5
More details coming soon!

Benalla Festival - 4-12 November 2017
2017-11-04 - 2017-11-12 | Benalla, Benalla, Victoria, 3672
Good Vibrations… a celebration of music and dance.
Our nine-day festival is a celebration of community, country living and community spirit.
Enjoy a celebration of art, sport and recreation, entertainment, music, family attractions and much more.
On behalf of the Council and the Benalla Advisory Committee, thank you to our major partners, sponsors and Friends of the Festival, community volunteers, school groups and many others who work hard to deliver our Festival. Your support enables the majority of events to be free or low cost.

Rock in the Vines - Bendigo
2017-11-04 15:30 - 22:30 | Sutton Grange Winery, Carnochans Road, Sutton Grange, Victoria, 3448
Sutton Grange Winery is thrilled to announce that Jimmy Barnes will be playing at the second Rock in the Vines concert along with Jon Stevens, Richard Clapton and Taxiride.
Sutton Grange Winery, situated in Central Victoria only twenty minutes from Bendigo and ninety minutes from Melbourne CBD is a stunning venue surrounded by pristine bushland which overlooks an expansive lake. The perfect picturesque setting to enjoy an outstanding night of entertainment.
On Saturday 4th November 2017 Sutton Granges Winery’s natural amphitheatre will be transformed into a unique entertainment hub complete with massive stage and lighting rigs, food truck village.
Headlining Rock in the Vines will be Australian rock legend, and bestselling author, Jimmy Barnes. Jimmy Barnes is the heart and soul of Australian rock ‘n roll. After 40 years on stages of all kinds, Jimmy is an iconic lead singer of Australia’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band Cold Chisel. His nickname “Barnsey” conjures up images of rock music at an ear-splitting volume, and of soul standards given a unique reading. Jimmy has been through it all, and lived to tell the tale which he did in his bestselling memoir, Working Class Boy and is about to do it again with a second volume Working Class Man and has earned him a place in Australia’s heart and musical heartland. Along the way he has sold more records in Australia than any other domestic rock ‘n’ roll artist. Jimmy’s live shows are legendary for their intensity and we can’t wait till he rocks Sutton Grange Winery.
Whether you choose to picnic on the rolling lawns or pick up a VIP Package, Rock in the Vines promises to be a spectacular evening and tickets will sell out quickly. For full details on the ticket packages, transport options go to www.suttongrange.com.au Don’t miss your chance to be part an amazing night of Rocking in The Vines!
Tickets on sale now.
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Ladbrokes Peninsula Cup Day
2017-11-05 | Mornington Racecourse, 1 Racecourse Rd, Mornington, Victoria, 3931
Embrace spring racing buzz at Ladbrokes Peninsula Cup Day on Sunday 5th of November at the striking Mornington Racecourse. Enjoy the day trackside in the Highview Cider Marquee or get a close look at the horses from the lawn and feel the atmosphere crescendo as hooves go thundering past.

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day
2017-11-07 | Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd,, Flemington, Victoria, 3031
As the world looks on, Australia’s signature raceday explodes with colour, action, excitement and celebration on Emirates Melbourne Cup Day.
For a few minutes in the afternoon more than 100,000 people watch in awe as the world’s best stayers run the world’s most famous race – the AU$6.2 million Emirates Melbourne Cup. As the horses cross the finish line the crowd erupts and you can hear the cheers for miles.
Run over 3,200 metres, the Emirates Melbourne Cup is widely considered to be the best staying handicap in the world. Offering the richest prize in Australian sport – an 18ct solid gold trophy valued at AU$175,000, a day on the track at this iconic event is a unique chance to watch history in the making.
Off the field, the drama doesn’t stop either. Outrageous fashion, delicious food and drinks plus bands, celebrities and more all RSVP to the race that stops the nation. The Park precinct will be back for the second year following 2016’s successful debut, open to all Flemington guests. This year global phenomenon Hot Dub Time Machine will make an appearance, playing the biggest hits of the past 60 years, with a modern day dance party twist that the young and young-at-heart will love.

Kennedy Oaks Day - Flemington
2017-11-09 | Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd,, Flemington, Victoria, 3031
Kennedy Oaks Day is the occasion for glamour, fashion and friends to mix in a relaxed but elegant atmosphere, a most stylish day surrounded by manicured gardens, fine dining and beautiful marquees.
The signature event of the day is the Group 1 Kennedy Oaks, a classic for three-year-old fillies over 2500m, with $1 million in prize money and a coveted winner’s trophy.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival
2017-11-09 - 2017-11-12 | Bendigo, Bendigo, Victoria, 3555
The annual festival is a predominantly free, grass-roots, community event that gives music fans and community members the opportunity to enjoy world-class music, with a focus on local and independent talent from the blues and roots genres.
The four-day event will again be filled with performances and workshops – by more than 100 artists from all over Australia (as well as some internationals) – conducted in over 30 venues throughout Bendigo and some surrounding areas.
The centrepiece of the program will be an all-day, free-entry, family-friendly concert featuring over a dozen great acts in Bendigo’s Rosalind Park on Saturday 11 November 2017
The family-friendly and community-focused environment, historic scenery and atmospheric charm of the main concert always attracts a range of music lovers, with a welcoming atmosphere for families and fans of all ages and social backgrounds.

Beechworth Celtic Festival & Tatto
2017-11-10 - 2017-11-11 | Beechworth Celtic Festival, Beechworth, 3747
Historic Beechworth will celebrate all things Celtic, with a program of live music, theatre, dancing, comedy, pipe bands and a street parade. The Celtic Festival is a diverse event with something to offer every age group.
Celtic-themed entertainment featuring live music, workshops, theatre, dancing, comedy, markets & produce, pipe bands and a street parade.

Healesville Music Festival
2017-11-10 - 2017-11-12 | Healesville Music Festival, The Memo (Festival Office) 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Victoria, 3777
The Healesville Music Festival is a family friendly event held in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
More than 25 bands and performers, workshops, children’s activities, street performances, food stalls and a craft market.

Kilmore Twilight Fun Day
2017-11-10 | Kilmore Showgrounds, East St, Kilmore, Victoria, 3764
Kilmore Twilight Fun Day will be held on Friday November 10 at Hudson Park, Kilmore.
There will be face painting, a jumping castle, reptile show (with snake hunter) as well as great food, coffee, market stalls and lots of great activities for the kids.
A fantastic evening out for the whole family. Family friendly – this is a no-alcohol event

Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend
2017-11-11 | Neighbourhood Centre Kilmore, 19 Victoria Street, Creswick, Victoria, 3363
Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend is a garden lovers delight in the Victorian Central Highlands.
The weekend features a range of private and commercial gardens, the delightful Annual Garden Club flower show in the Town hall, plant sales, basket weaving, glass and ceramic decorations, a floral exhibition and more.
The seven private gardens vary from a compact suburban garden in town to rural acreages not far away. All have a diverse range of beauty and creativity, hidden gems often not previously seen by the general public but guaranteed to impress.
The commercial gardens include Lambley Gardens and Nursery in Ascot, Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery at Blampied, Brenlissa Nursery at Mount Rowan, Newlyn Antiques and Cottage Garden and Bells Water Gardens in Newlyn, plus the newly opened Maze House also near Newlyn.
The Neighbourhood Centre at 19 Victoria Street Creswick will be the point of contact for ticket sales, maps and general information. Please do not go directly to the gardens, but follow the signs from the Information Centre in Albert Street (Midland Hwy) Creswick.

State Rose & Garden Show 2017 - Werribee South
2017-11-11 - 2017-11-12 | Victoria State Rose Garden, K Road, Access via Gate 2, Werribee South, Victoria, 3030
Stop and smell the roses with two days of live music, plant care demonstrations, guided tours of the gardens, and refreshments in the shade of the garden’s grand pine trees.
This free Wyndham City event will take place over one huge weekend on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November at the Victorian State Rose Garden.
With a line-up of Australia’s most respected gardening experts, including Gardening Australia’s Jane Edmanson OAM, Channel 9’s ‘Garden Angel’ Melissa King, fellow Gardenette and Garden Guru’s Chloe Thomson and SBS’s plant and produce guru Vasili Kanidiadis, this year’s event is guaranteed to be the biggest yet.
A fun and relaxing day out for devoted horticulturalists and families alike, with kids’ lawn games, face painting and garden workshops running across the weekend.
Celebrating its fifth year, the State Rose and Garden Show will also feature delicious food trucks, plant stalls, lively exhibitors and nurseries bursting with flowers at peak bloom.

Mornington Railway Ale Train
2017-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Mornington Railway – Moorooduc Station, 460 Moorooduc Highway, Mt Eliza, Victoria, 3931
Mmmmm… beer, trains and lots of fun. What could be better? Mornington Railway have teamed up with Mornington Peninsula Brewery so you can enjoy the ride with a local brew in hand on the special Mornington Railway Ale Train on Saturday 11th November. Take yourself back in time when you board the historical Mornington Railway steam train and are sent on your way by the station master. Toot Toot!

Emirate Stakes Day
2017-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd,, Flemington, Victoria, 3031
Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday 11 November 2017 is the final raceday of the Melbourne Cup Carnival — but by no means the quietest.
The racing highlight of the day is the AU$2 million Group 1 Emirates Stakes (formerly Mackinnon) — 2000m of pure excitement at weight-for-age, sure to attract the stars of international racing.
This is a day packed with free activities and live entertainment for children of all ages. Highlights include the Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field, a light-hearted event for younger racegoers and families, offering the opportunity to impress in the fashion stakes and claim fantastic prizes.

Gala Twilight Parade
2017-11-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Gala Twilight Parade offers FREE family fun and is a visual spectacular. Head into Central Geelong and check out the Myer Christmas Windows as well!
Gala Twilight Parade
Sat 11 Nov, starts 7.30pm
#EventsGeelong #GeelongChristmas

For more: http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/…/i…/8cf2d74835fd9c0.aspx

Colour Run Pyalong
2017-11-12 | Pyalong Primary School, 10-14 Bourke Street, Pyalong, Victoria, 3521
Colour Run Pyalong is a major fundraising event for Pyalong Primary School, located in central Victoria.
A family friendly event, bring your friends and family, suitable for all ages. Run, walk or jog the five kilometre course, turn back whenever you want, it isn’t a race or timed event.
A colour run consists of entrants passing through colour stations, where they are splashed with different colours. At the conclusion of the colour run, join at the Primary School for a barbecue lunch, coffee and kids entertainment.
The large colour splash will be on the school oval at 11:30am.
The first 300 entrants only to book their ticket will receive a free event t-shirt. No t-shirt for entrants under five years of age, unless purchased separately. Sizes are limited so arrive early to secure your preferred size.

Kyneton Agricultural Show
2017-11-17 | Kyneton, Kyneton, Victoria, 3444
Come to an authentic country show, just an hour from the city.
Show Day has all your farm favourites: tiny ponies, magnificent stallions and work horses with their wagons competing for best in show; stud bulls, champion chooks and more than 700 dogs of every breed imaginable.
In the pavilion, see the best of country cooking, craft, farm produce, flowers, photography and the clever transformation of farm junk into Agricultural Art.
We’re famous for all our free activities: cuddle the cutest menagerie at Farmer Darryl’s animal nursery or get up close and learn about native wildlife. In The Farm Shed, watch sheep shearing and a horse’s hooves being expertly trimmed. Kids can make their own Trash Puppet, a wind chime or a toy ute in the woodwork tent – all free.
Try farm-inspired parkour with one obstacle course for juniors and a fast track for older kids and adults to test themselves racing over the agricultural obstacles.
Try laser tag in the hay bales at the Friday night carnival aimed at teens. The Meltdown wipeout challenge is free for all, plus there’s side show alley, the dodgems and all the rides as well as our fabulous fireworks at 9:00pm.
