Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria

2017 Vocal Ranges Festival
2017-05-05 - 2017-05-07 | Kyneton, Kyneton, Victoria, 3444
The Vocal Ranges Festival will set Kyneton’s halls, cafes, pubs and streets vibrating with songs and harmonies from May 5 to 7, through a collection of workshops, concerts, storytelling and singalongs.
From kids to seniors, and beginners to seasoned singers, the festival aims to bring people together, to experience the joy of singing and music across a broad range of genres including folk, spiritual music and contemporary pop.
The weekend will feature a wonderful selection of acclaimed artists such as The Mae Trio, Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan, Kavisha Mazzella, Jane Thompson, James Rigby, Polly Christie, Joseph Bromley and Kate Lawrence.
The Vocal Ranges Festival is a great place to make new friends, bond deeply through the joy of music, attend great concerts and performances and to also connect with your own unique voice.

Festival of Sacred Music
2017-05-05 | Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, 136 Yarra St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Music at the Basilicas 9th Festival of Sacred Music will open with a performance of Vaughan Williams, Five Mystical Songs and Handelâs Ode for St. Cecilias Day by the Windfire choir, conducted by Rick Prakhoff with soloists and an instrumental ensemble.
Saturdays program will begin with two workshops, the first will be ‘Running with Zithers’ with Angelika Smales, where participants will learn how to play a zither; the second will be ‘Laudes Deo’ an introduction to Chant. Participants will learn about the different types of chant and will be able to participate in singing these chants.
The first of the Saturday concerts will be at All Saints in Newtown, where Vocal Dimension, a 20 voice choir from Wangaratta, will delight with choral favourites. In the second concert, Thomas Heywood will put the newly refurbished organ at Pauls, Geelong through its paces.
Sunday 7 May will begin with sung Mass at St. Marys Basilica. Stay at the Basilica for a concert of chants sung by e21, a male-voice ensemble.
The final concert will be at Wesley Church, where Ensemble 642 will perform works for harp, theorbo and voice

Geelong After Dark
2017-05-05 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Geelong Waterfront, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Geelong After Dark returns in 2017, bringing central Geelong to life on Friday 5 May.
Geelong After Dark is central Geelong annual night of arts, transforming the streets, laneways and venues of Geelong CBD.
Explore the city and be surprised by a jam-packed program of exciting and unique pop up performances, installations and arts experiences. Its on for one night only and this years theme is the the sound of light.
Geelong After Dark is a project of City of Greater Geelong with creative production by Diversitat.

Clunes Booktown Festival 6- 7 May 2017
2017-05-06 - 2017-05-07 | Clunes Booktown, Fraser St, Clulnes, Victoria, 3370
The annual Clunes Booktown Festival is back on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May, with 18,000 people expected to join the most amazing whole town bookshop experience in Australia. Headline authors this year include Clementine Ford, the Hon. Tim Fischer AC, Hannah Kent, Kate Grenville, A.S. Patric and Annie Raser-Rowland.
Along with author talks, panel discussions and literary luncheons, festival-goers can discover the largest collection of rare, out-of-print and collectable books in Australia, go inside heritage buildings, listen to live music, watch street performers, take a horse and cart ride, try their hand in a scrabble tournament and immerse themselves in the State Library Victoria’s display, which includes one of Samuel Johnson’s original dictionaries from 1755!
There’s also the Magazine In A Weekend program for students, which includes writing, editing and design workshops and culminates in the launch of an online magazine. Offering their insights are the people behind literary magazines including The Lifted Brow and Kill Your Darlings.

The Clunes Booktown Festival is all about celebrating books and the great conversations and big ideas that come from them. The Festival is turning the stereotype of rural towns on its head: from slow, dusty and dry to a hub of ideas and the arts.

Clunes Booktown Festival
2017-05-06 - 2017-05-07 | Clunes Booktown, Fraser St, Clulnes, Victoria, 3370
The annual Clunes Booktown Festival is back on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May, with 18,000 people expected to join the most amazing whole town bookshop experience in Australia. Headline authors this year include Clementine Ford, the Hon. Tim Fischer AC, Hannah Kent, Kate Grenville, A.S. Patric and Annie Raser-Rowland.
Along with author talks, panel discussions and literary luncheons, festival-goers can discover the largest collection of rare, out-of-print and collectable books in Australia, go inside heritage buildings, listen to live music, watch street performers, take a horse and cart ride, try their hand in a scrabble tournament and immerse themselves in the State Library Victoriaâs display, which includes one of Samuel Johnsonâs original dictionaries from 1755!
Thereâs also the Magazine In A Weekend program for students, which includes writing, editing and design workshops and culminates in the launch of an online magazine. Offering insightsÂ are the people behindÂ literary magazines including The Lifted Brow and Kill Your Darlings.
The Clunes Booktown Festival is all about celebrating books and the great conversations and big ideas that come from them. Join the conversation during the first weekend in May in Clunes

Autumn Moods Concert
2017-05-06 | Wallan, Wallan, Victoria, 3756
The Mitchell Shire Concert Band is back in Wallan with an exciting programme of music, including guest, Kerry Hogan – a principal performer with The Seymour Performers Workshop.
The programme presented is varied and will appeal to all tastes and ages – from Sesame Street Celebration, A Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes and the Hobbi

Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge
2017-05-06 | Victoira
Experience and paddle the open water conditions on the Gippsland Lakes, on Australia’s largest inland water way. View the spectacular man made entrance on the 90 Mile Beach that allows the lakes to run into Bass Strait.
Start at Paynesville for the elite paddler or Metung for the recreational paddler to finish at the Iconic Lakes Entrance Footbridge.
New categories include the LEADA challenge, family and corporate teams. Doubles sit on top craft only and Metung course.

2017-05-06 | Swifts Creek, Swifts Creek, Victoria, 3896
Its that perfect time of year to head up the spectacular Great Alpine Road from Bruthen to Omeo, visiting hidden artistsâ studios, country pubs filled with artwork, pop-up galleries and other treasure troves along the way.
The Great Alpine Arts Trail features galleries, open studios, a pop-up exhibition space, art in pubs, and a makers market in a vintage shop. Match this with tastings of local gourmet food and wine along the way and you have the perfect weekend escape.
To download a program and map, go the the Great Alpine Gallery’s website.

109th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
2017-05-06 - 2017-05-07 | Lake Goldsmith Steam Train, Carngham-Lake Goldsmith Rd , Lake Goldsmith, Victoria, 3373
Step back in time to a world of blacksmiths, steam engines and vintage machinery at the Lake Goldsmith Steam and Vintage Rally.
Held twice a year this event attracts people from across the country to view vintage machinery at its finest.
There are 65 display sheds with steam and oil engines, operational 90-tonne Ruston steam shovel, Buyrus rail-mounted steam shovel, Furphy tank rebarelling, blacksmith, grand parade daily, children’s activities, parents’ room, second-hand goods sales, stalls, crafts and food.

The Great Trentham Spudfest
2017-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Trentham, Trentham, Victoria, 3458
The Great Trentham Spudfest is a charming , community-focused, free village festival, in the Central Victoria Highlands, themed around the importance to Trentham of local potatoes, featuring fun, food, music and entertainment.
Locally-focused âSpudlyâ food, fun and frivolity is planned for this yearâs tenth annual celebration of the humble potato on Saturday 6 May, in the beautiful village of Trentham.
In previous years, the âSpud-tainmentâ was restricted to the Quarry Street Reserve. This year, the festival is boiling over and spreading the Spudly Love to the four corners of town.
The Spud Hub at Quarry Street Reserve will be alive with hot potatoes, hot music and fantastic entertainment for all the family – Spudtastic activities and games for children (and for those adults who are still young-at-heart).
Three other precincts will add to the fun and variety, with activities to suit all ages and stages of life. You can meander around the village on foot, or take a horse and cart ride to view things at a slower pace; explore all four precincts or simply enjoy one or two.
All of this is within an easy, scenic one-hour drive from the Melbourne CBD.

Castlemaine Artists Market
2017-05-07 | Castlemaine Artists Market, Castlemaine Western Reserve, on the corner of Wheeler and Forest Streets., Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450
Art, Craft. Music and Food. The Castlemaine Artists Market is held on the first Sunday of every month at the Castlemaine Western Reserve, 9am-2pm.
Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you will find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with live music, performance, sumptuous food stalls, top-notch organic, fair trade coffee, and some welcoming country town-folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.
Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople, the Castlemaine Artistsâ Market offers everything from handcrafted leather goods, to exquisite silver jewellery, slick screen-printed products, earthy ceramics, designer clothing, timber home wares, and much, much more

Youth Festival - Hamilton
2017-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Hamilton PAC, Brown Street, Hamilton, Victoria, 3300
Come and join the fun with food, drinks, activities and ideas for young people in the Western District, with live music and entertainment, photo booth, show bags, Mario Kart on a big screen plus information on youth related opportunities and services.

Feast the Street - Benalla
2017-05-13 | Benalla, Benalla, Victoria, 3672
Take a guided tour and feast your eyes on the amazing street art at Benalla’s acclaimed annual Wall to Wall festival starting at 11:00am ,then return to Rustik CafÃ© Wine Bar and savour the flavours of international street food created by head chef Paul Koulis and the Rustik Team.
This event is part of High Country Harvest 2017.

Autumn Flower and Floral Design Show 2017
2017-05-13 - 2017-05-14 | Sunraysia Masonic Centre, 2091 Fifteenth Street, Irymple, Victoria, 3498
Colourful and diverse exhibition of over 130 classes of locally grown flowers.
Including: Open, Intermediate, and Novice levels of floral design, featuring chrysanthemums, dahlias, roses and all other Autumn flowering annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, pot plants, and photography.
A large plant stall, and morning and afternoon teas will also be available.
Saturday, 13 May | 12.30pm-5pm and Sunday, 14 May | 10am-4pm
Cost: $3
Contact: Sunraysia Garden Club Inc., 0407 355 298, billandi@iinet.net.au

Rosedale Speedway
2017-05-13 | Rosedale Speedway, Cnr Evergreen & Rosedale-Stradbroke Roads, Rosedale, Victoria, 3847
Rosedale Speedway is a great day out for all, with Divi II Hot Rods, Std Saloons, Junior Std Saloons, Ladies Std Saloons, Sports Sedans, and Mechanics Race.
Tickets are available at the gate.
Gates open at 5:00pm.

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Mothers Day Classic
2017-05-14 | Royal Botanic Gardens, 100 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004
This year the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic turns 20, so get ready to walk all over breast cancer, and in the process raise more than $4 million dollars for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
This year’s event features a 4km run or walk and an 8km run or walk, all staged around Melbourne’s stunning Botanic Gardens.

Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival
2017-05-14 | Meat Market, 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051
This May, the City of Melbourne, in partnership with First Nations People and Creative Victoria, will create a city-wide ‘blak out’, a moving celebration of local and international Indigenous-led dance, music, visual art, theatre, film, talks and more.
The Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival is an inclusive ten-day festival to showcase First Nations artists and performers in Melbourne’s laneways, public spaces and arts venues. Yirramboi aims to deeply engage the local Aboriginal community while also inviting Melburnians to reflect on its past, present and, most importantly, its future.
What comes tomorrow is ingrained in the Festival’s vision, with the name ‘Yirramboi’ meaning ‘tomorrow’ in the shared languages of Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung. Through Yirramboi we invite the community to not only reflect on the past, but dream forward with us.
The festival is co-created with First Nations people and all works are created, choreographed, produced, directed and performed by Indigenous artists. The festival is supported by Yirramboi’s Elders Council of Kulin Nations people, and celebrates more than 60,000 years of continuous artistic and cultural practice

Hamilton Mothers' Day Classic
2017-05-14 | Lake Edge Adventure Playground, Rippon Road, Hamilton, Victoria, 3300
The Hamilton Mothers’ Day Classic is a fun run or walk around Lake Hamilton to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer research.
This will be the forth year that Hamilton has held the event as part of a nation-wide event raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Horsham Mother's Day Classic Run and Walk
2017-05-14 | Horsham, Horsham, Victoria, 3400
Horsham Mother’s Day Classic Run and Walk is a fundraising event along the Wimmera River to raise funds for Breast Cancer Network of Australia. Participants can opt for a eight kilometre run or a four kilometre walk.
A great family event, it is an opportunity to do something active and celebrate Mother’s Day while remembering those who have been affected by breast cancer.

Mother's Day Classic - Wangaratta
2017-05-14 | Apex Park Wangaratta, Parfitt Road, Wangaratta, Victoria, 3677
Wangaratta will be again hosting the Mother’s Day Classic a key fundraiser for breast cancer research and treatments.
The Wangaratta event will start in Apex Park Wangaratta. See facebook site for further details.

Mother's Day Classic Mildura
2017-05-14 | Nowingi Place, River Front, Mildura, Victoria, 3501
The Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Our aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.
• 2017 will be Mildura’s 7th event
• To date the past 6 Mildura events have raised $122,349.21
• The Women In Super Mother’s Day Classic turns 20 this year
• Mildura event will have breakfast provided from Two Chef’s Catering, Café de Caravan, Mildura Lions, Frutti Juice and numerous stalls focusing on health and wellbeing and for last minute gift ideas
• Online registrations close 11.59pm Wednesday 10 May 2017 (EST)
• 2017 guest speakers McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse – Louise James and Midura Dragon Boat Club members
• Mayor Glen Milne will officially open the event
On the day entries:
Available at a higher rate on Sunday 14 May 2017 (event day) at Nowigi Stage/Mildura Ornamental Lakes from 7:00am.
7.00am On-the-day registrations open
8.30am On-the-day registrations close
8.30am Welcome/Guest speakers and minute silence 8.50am Warm up with Club Aquarius staff
9.00am 2km, 4km & 7km run starts
9:05am 4km & 6km walk starts
Nowingi Place, River Front, Mildura
More information here
Find us on facebook at Mildura’s Mother’s Day Classic

The La Fiera Festival - Myrtleford (17-21 May)
2017-05-17 - 2017-05-21 | Myrtleford, Myrtleford, Victoria, 3737
The La Fiera festival returns to Myrtleford, bigger and better than ever in 2017
Kicking off with Celebrazie Michelini at Michelini Wines on Tuesday 17 May.
Come and see cooking demonstrations by noted chefs Stefano Manfredi and Patrizia Simone as well as Nonni in Cucina cooking demonstrations. There will be wild mushroom forages to keep you busy, live music, annual barista race and grape stomping competition.
Enjoy the village atmosphere of Saturdays Food and Wine Festa where you can try local wines and traditional dishes made by local Circolo’s making authentic dishes from their various regions in Italy. Entertainment until 4:30pm including performances by Toni Marchi, Mick Tenace, the School of Tarantella, comedian James Liotta and the Wangaratta West Primary School.
There will be a fabulous feast of food and wine from the Trentino region of northern Italy, heritage displays, including local historical displays at the Old School Museum and a special mass to celebrate St. Anthony of Padua in the Piazza (town square)
Watch full day of soccer matches and a bocce competition, pizza dough throwing demonstrations, films, commedia dell art and the return of the Living Chessmatch
This will truly be five days of fun, the Italian way.

Hamilton Harness Racing
2017-05-18 | Hamilton Harness Racing Club, Ballarat Road, Hamilton, Victoria, 3300
Harness racing has been part of the Australian sporting calendar for 150 years now, and it becomes a bigger industry year on year.
In Australia, there are 91 harness racing tracks holding nearly two thousand meetings per year. Around 5000 standard bred horses are foaled and registered each year, and the sport features nearly 3000 drivers across the country, with 4000 registered trainers.
Join for an afternoon of harness racing with great meals, bar and TAB facilities available

Rowing Victoria Masters Championships
2017-05-18 - 2017-05-21 | Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park, 69 Loddings Lane, Nagambie, Victoria, 3608
The 2017 Rowing Victoria Masters State Championship Regatta will be run at Nagambie Lakes.
Nagambie is home to the Nagambie Lakes which form a regional reservoir, and venue for many state and national rowing championships.
The Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre is one of Victoria’s major water sports facilities. The venue offers a 2000m, fully buoyed, National Standard rowing and canoeing course.

Virgin Australia Supercar Championships Driver Apperance
2017-05-18 | Benalla, Benalla, Victoria, 3672
Here is your chance to meet some of Australia’s best Supercar drivers.
Fun for the whole family. Get your posters signed or even get a photo with your favourite driver. All of the fun kicks off at 5:00pm.
Kids, for your chance to win some great prizes, don’t forget to pick up your entry in the colouring competition. Entries will be displayed and winners announced at the driver appearance.

2017 Horsham Outdoor Adventure Leisure Expo
2017-05-19 - 2017-05-21 | Horsham, Horsham, Victoria, 3400
The 2017 Horsham Outdoor Adventure Leisure Expo is a caravan, camping and everything outdoors super show, with big brands, big bargains and free entertainment. Wander through and check out all there is to offer.

High Country Harvest 2017 - Beechworth (5-27 May)
2017-05-19 - 2017-05-27 | Beechworth, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
High Country Harvest 2017 celebrates the finest innovative food, wine, craft beer and spirits in Victoria’s spectacular North East.
53 innovative events serve up rich bounty from the High Country:
– Meet passionate growers for a hands in events. Food provenance takes centre stage; soil, sun and sustenance are explored and enjoyed.
– Learn from the masters for your hands on events. Produce, production and producers provide the focus for classes, tastings and skill sharing.
– Relax, indulge and reconnect over a glass or a nibble in hand, or sit down to a feast with passionate regional foodies.
Village Bonfires, Harvest Menus, Autumn Warmers, Farmers Markets, wonderful cafes and restaurants and the High Country Brewery Trail’s 7 Beers in 7 Days top up your trip.
Viva MoVida!
A team of chefs and sommeliers from legendary Melbourne restaurant MoVida are touring the region in March discovering produce, wine, spirits and craft beer for which the region is renowned.
In May Movida meets Provenance. Two chef’s hat maestros, one unforgettable dinner. Magic will be worked with the High Country’s finest produce!
MoVida Aqui in June brings High Country produce to Melbourne at an exclusive lunch with signature flair.

Mildura Field Days
2017-05-19 - 2017-05-20 | Mildura Showgrounds, Corner Twelfth Street and Etiwanda Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, 3502
Mildura Field Days – Come and have a field day!
Dates: Friday 19th and Saturday 20th May
So much for the whole family see and do.
There is loads of free entertainment for the kids.
Come and see the spectacular 15 metre, giant Berkley Supertank and learn how to catch the ‘big ones’ with their fishing and lure demonstrations.
Yummy food as well as the regular field day fare of tractors, machinery, and lots more…
Win a John Deere ride on mower or a $1000 of fuel from Tasco!!
For more information Find Mildura Field Days on Facebook

Vesak Festival of Light
2017-05-20 | Victoira
Festival of Light is a multicultural celebration of peace and harmony inspired by Buddhaâs birthday.
Visitors are invited to venerate the large collection of Buddhist relics, bathe a baby Buddha statue, join a guided tour to of the Great Stupa and surrounds and participate in workshops and meditations. Vegetarian cuisine is available throughout the day and night.
The highlight of the event â the evening light and fireworks show. Multicultural music and dance performances on stage are accompanied by beautiful coloured lights and images projected onto the Great Stupa. Experience performances such as Vietnamese dancing, Korean drumming and chanting by Tibetan monks. The night ends with a brilliant show of fireworks.
Entry to the night show is $5, which includes a reserved seat. Entry to the day program is free.

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival
2017-05-20 - 2017-05-21 | Great Ocean Road, Elephant Walk Reserve, Torquay Foreshore, Torquay, Victoria, 3228
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival, 20-21 May attracts thousands of participants seeking to conquer one of the most stunning and unique marathons in the world.
Formerly the Great Ocean Road Marathon, the two day festival of running across Lorne and Apollo Bay has grown to allow runners of all ages and abilities to participate in events ranging from the 1.5 Kilometre Kid’s Gallop all the way up to the 60 Kilometre Ultra Marathon.
In addition to the six running distances on offer, 2017 sees the introduction of the Great Ocean Road Walk, a Kite Festival in Lorne and Apollo Bay, Live Music at the Lorne Hotel, Free Movies at the Lorne Theatre and a Wellness program involving Yoga and Meditation classes on the Lorne Foreshore in conjunction with the Lorne Sea Baths.
To take in the picturesque, panoramic views of the Southern Ocean and famous surf beaches along Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road, register now at the website.
