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 UTC | 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.

Melbourne Music Week
2017-11-17 - 2017-11-25 | Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is a nine-day celebration of the city’s thriving, world-renowned music scene.
Driven by its vision as a uniquely Melbourne event —it’s the only event of its type in Australia – MMW teams up with a range of independent promoters, venues, labels and businesses to create a dynamic program that illuminates the connections between music, people and places.
From intimate, interactive experiences in non-traditional venues to headline performances at Melbourne Town Hall, the program is a direct result of the depth and diversity of Melbourne’s creative music industry

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.

Peninsula VineHop Festival 2017
2017-11-18 - 2017-11-19 | Red Hill, Red Hill, Victoria, 3937
Mornington Peninsula’s first beer, wine and cider festival
Gather your mates for a weekend of beer, wine, cider, live entertainment and food trucks.
2 days, 10 venues, 50+ beer, wine and cider samples
Enjoy your favourite craft beer, cool climate wine or traditional cider – or why not try something new? Catch up with your mates (or make a bunch of new ones!) – live music and DJs at each venue will get the atmosphere buzzing. Stay fuelled with delicious food from unique food trucks. And don’t worry about getting around – transport is sorted with plenty of easy bus options.
It’s a beer, wine and cider festival like no other.

Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Budburst Festival
2017-11-18 - 2017-11-19 | Woodend, High Street, Woodend, Victoria, 3442
Head out of town and discover hidden treasures set in the maze of laneways that weave around the Macedon Ranges.
Over 30 of Macedon Ranges’ wineries will open for the Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Festival Budburst, letting you explore and experience the diversity of wine styles grown and vinified across this outstanding wine-making region.
A Festival Passport ticket gets you access across the weekend to all venues for wine tastings, live entertainment, country hospitality and more. During the week prior to the Festival, winery dinners will be held in various locations across the region to showcase restaurants, producers and vignerons.
Many participating wineries are small and family owned, with the Festival offering you a personalised experience to learn firsthand from some of Victoriaâs best artisans of wine. Festival visitors can talk directly with the people who grew the grapes and made the wine.

Sunbury StreetLife Festival
2017-11-19 | O’ Shannassy Street Precinct, O'Shanassy Street, Sunbury, Victoria, 3429
SAVE THE DATE!
This is the 5th year when we shut down one of the main streets in sunbury!!
We have around 120 stalls, live performances, hands on experiences and more!

Queenscliff Music Festival
2017-11-24 - 2017-11-26 | Queenscliff, Victoria, 3225
The Queenscliff Music Festival once again hits the shores of Queenscliff this November.

With a reputation for providing an intimate festival experience that threads its way through the quaint little venues in town, the festival grounds and gorgeous seaside views all within minutes walking distance.

Ballarat Rod Run
2017-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields, 108 Clayton St, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350
It’s nearly that time again guys and gals our rod run is only a couple of months away we looking forward to catching up with all our old mates and making new ones hope to see you all there

Island Magic - Phillip Island
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-26 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island, Victoria, 3922
The Island Magic race is a race meeting with a number of different races including both exotic and traditional sports cars competing to win. Watch up to 150 cars battle it out for the IPRA Nationals Crown.

Open Studios - West Gippsland
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-26 | Warragul, Warragul, Victoria, 3820
Discover Something New – Meet The Maker
A weekend to meet with the creative minds who make amazing artwork in their home studios. discover places you never knew existed. Listen to the story behind the work, browse and buy direct from the maker.
This is a self-guided tour.
The number beside each artist’s name corresponds with the same number on the map

Start at any studio
Pay only $5 per person at the first studio you visit (under 18 free)
Attach your adhesive ticket which will admit you to as many
other studios as you wish.

Botanic Garden Adventures
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-30 | Victoria
Stargaze at the Observatory, visit the steamy tropical glasshouse or discover plants used for medicine by the Kulin Nation. Or take a spring discovery tour and spot wildlife and new blooms.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science and horticulture.
Established in 1846, the gardens extend over 36 hectares and display an amazingly diverse collection of over 50,000 plants from around the world, including rare and threatened species. Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaped gardens in the world, the Royal Botanic Gardens hosts year-round events, picnics, weddings and tours.
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden is one of the most popular features in the gardens, attracting over 150,000 young visitors each year. Kids can play in the ruin garden, meeting place, wetland area, bamboo forest, gorge, plant tunnel, rill and kitchen garden.
Other highlights of the Royal Botanic Gardens include the National Herbarium, Tropical Hothouse, Plant Craft Cottage and the Guilfoyle’s Volcano water reservoir.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are one of Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 1.5 million visitors each year. Visitor services and facilities include a visitor centre, guided walks, interpretive signs, two cafes and the Gardens Shop.
The Garden Explorer is a relaxing way to discover this 38 hectare garden. Hop on and off to enjoy live commentary and absorb the stunning views as you wind your way around the Gardens.

The Brickman Experience - Docklands
2017-11-25 - 2017-11-30 | Harbour Town Docklands, 432-436 Docklands Drive Level 1, Star Crescent, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
See a quarter-scale Lego Ferrari, a scene from Star Wars and the world’s largest Lego flower. There are five million Lego bricks in 40 original creations, and a master builder zone if the mood takes you.
The Brickman Experience exhibition features over forty original works along with their own unique behind-the-scenes story, including original drawings and sketches.
With specially designed interactive master builder zones for visitors to build their own masterpieces, the exhibition will inspire, amaze, educate and entertain.
A variety of Ryan ‘The Brick Man’ McNaught’s LEGO works are displayed including one of his biggest ever Star Wars LEGO build, a quarter scale LEGO Ferrari and the worlds largest LEGO flower. Incredibly, over five-million LEGO bricks make up these works.
Ryan is one of only 14 LEGO certified professionals in the world, and the only one in the southern hemisphere.
