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Deniliquin Rhythm Blues & Jazz Festival
2017-04-16 | Edward River Oval, Edward River Road, Bullatale, New South Wales, 2710
The Deni Rythm, Blues & Jazz Festival is a fun, relaxed and family afforadable event. Festival gates will open at 10.30am with entertainment and activities commencing at 11am running through to 10pm. Well known Australian musician James Morrison will perform as the headline entertainer. A huge feature of the Festival is the Rise and Shine Talent Search, showcasing young talent, giving entrants to opportunity to perform on stage

MEET THE KOALAS OF KOALA FOREST AT HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY
2017-04-19 | Healesville Sanctuary, Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, 3777
Healesville Sanctuary have just unveiled their Koala Close-Up Encounter in the new Koala Forest exhibit, right in time for the autumn school holidays. Koala Forest is an impressive new home that sees koalas living the high life, and now visitors can enjoy a memorable experience in the stunning surrounds too.
Children and parents alike can enjoy the Koala Close-Up encounter, however all children 14 and under must be supervised by a paying adult, with a one adult to three children ratio. As this experience is anticipated to sell out during this busy period, it is recommend calling to book in advance and avoid disappointment.
Autumn really is the perfect time to visit Healesville Sanctuary and meet beautiful Australian wildlife.

Otways Film Fest - Next Showing 22nd April
2017-04-22 | Cape Otway Lighthouse, Great Otway National Park, Otway Lighthouse Rd, Cape Otway, Victoria, 3233
Cape Otway Lightstation, Otway Estate and the Otway Fly will present a first of its kind film event this April, with 3 outdoor cinema screenings throughout the month showing popular family movies with family friendly events and activities. Tickets can be booked here.
Supported by RDV, the Victorian Government, Colac Otway Shire and Film Victoria.

Jamieson Autumn Festival
2017-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Jamieson, Perkins St, Jamiesoin, Victoria, 3723
Now in its 4th year and still getting better, the Autumn Festival will be along the length of Perkins Street from Deb’s Cafe to the banks of the Jamieson River.
A fun and smiles day. Lots to see and participate in. With a few new twists for 2017.

Sunassist Rainbow Run 2017 - Mildura
2017-04-23 | Mildura Race Club, 1 Twelfth St, Mildura, Victoria, 3500
The Sunassist Rainbow Run 2017 will be held this Sunday, 23rd April at the Mildura Race Course.
Registration for the event is open! Head to the following link: www.sunassist.org.au
The Rainbow Run is a family friendly, fun untimed run, walk or push. The day is all about having a great time.
Registered participants will be colour bombed by the “bomb squad” on the track of the Mildura Race course throughout the event. The day will include a warm up session, fun entertainment, food, prizes, giveaways, music and more

Wongarra Farm Gourmet Open Day - 29th April
2017-04-29 | Wongarra Farm, 415 Sunnyside Road, Wongarra., Wongarra, Victoria, 3234
Wongarra Farm throws open its gates so the public can experience its spectacular Otway coast location, the wonderful animals and some very special gourmet treats prepared directly from the paddock. Book here – places are limited

Hooked on Tuna Fishing Competition.
2017-04-29 - 2017-04-30 | Portland, Portland, Victoria, 3305
Held over four weekends! April 8th & 9th, April 15th & 16th, April 22nd & 23rd and April 29th & 30th.
This year’s event will be more than just a fishing competition, with significant family friendly events taking place on the opening weekend. Checkout the attached flyer for further details. Click Here.

Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival
2017-04-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
At the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival you’ll be treated to the best of Bendigo’s sparkling, red and white hand-crafted wines, delectable regional food and musical entertainment.
It’s the perfect day to to meet Bendigo region winemakers and relax in the idyllic surrounds of Rosalind Park.
Entry tickets include souvenir Festival glass, all wine tastings and the chance to win a case of Bendigo region wines. On the day buy a drop you love, sit on your picnic rug and enjoy music from main band The Northern Folk.
Plenty of food stalls will fill the air with mouth-watering aromas. So bring along your picnic rug or chairs, delight in a Bendigo region wine, tasty food and music that makes you smile.
This year wine masterclasses will take ticket holders (addition to entry ticket) through a wine-and-food pairing experience with Finn Vedelsby, owner of local restaurant Rocks on Rosalind.
Tickets are $45 at the gate. Book online from from bendigotourism.com and save $5. Wine masterclass tickets are additional (more info coming soon). More at bendigowine.org.au.

Creswick 70th Anniversary - Ballarat Heritage Weekend
2017-05-01 | Creswick Woolen Mills, Railway Parade, Creswick, Victoria, 3363
Join Creswick Woollen Mill to celebrate their 70th Anniversary as part of the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2017.
For the month of May, Creswick Woollen Mill will be offering free entry into its interactive tour A Very Fine Yarn, and the Mill Cafe will be offering high tea. Plus, the Mill is hosting a free live music event featuring Jefferson Smith and his band on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May.

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 | 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 | Victoria
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
