Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria

Deni - Caulfield Cup Day Races 2017
2017-10-21 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Deniliquin Racing Club, Racecourse Rd, Deniliquin, New South Wales, 2710
Get your friends together for a great day of racing and book your marquee early to reserve your patch of grass on Caulfield Cup race day, Saturday 21st October 2017.
Marquee packages for Caulfield Cup Day (includes GST)
3m x 6m – includes 2 tables & 10 chairs – $260
3.6m x 3.6m – includes 2 tables & 10 chairs – $360
4m x 6m – includes 2 tables & 10 chairs – $420
4.6m x 4.6m – includes 2 tables & 10 chairs – $440
6m x 6m – includes 4 tables & 25 chairs – $660
6m x 9m – includes 5 tables & 35 chairs – $880
* All packages include plastic table cloths, large esky and ice.
Optional extras:
Linen table cloths $16.00 each.
BBQ and gas bottle $55.00 each.
Glasses $ 2.00 each (and a $6 breakage fee if missing or broken).
The Umbrella Package includes 10 chairs and a table for $300 or $30/head for a minimum of 4 people.
All enquiries and bookings to Joan on 0428 308 528

Surf Coast Kite Festival
2017-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Fishermens Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay, Victoria, 3228
A day of fun for all ages with giant kite displays by professional flyers, kite making, craft activities and free family entertainment on the beautiful Torquay foreshore. Proudly presented by the Jan Juc Pre School in celebration of our community and the wonderful natural environment we live in.
Partners: Surf Coast Shire Council, Torquay Community Enterprise, TAC, Coles Torquay, McCartney Real Estate, Surf Coast Times, DBM signs, GORCC.

Potato Shed Free Family Fun Day - Drysdale
2017-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Potato Shed, 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria, 3222
e Bellarine’s biggest Free Family Fun Day returns to the Potato Shed this October.
With over 8,000 attendees in 2016 and growing, the event has become one best children’s events held annually in the Geelong region.
The free event has something for families of all ages including an animal farm, jumping castles, a cubby house photobooth, face painting, live performances and interactive music sessions.
It is a hub of fun activity throughout the day with an outdoor and indoor stage filled with an array of performances, a dedicated sports zone for those who have plenty of energy to burn and everybody’s beloved – the animal farm will keep children mesmerised for hours.
The Potato Shed’s favourite entertainers the Mik Maks are back again to bring music to kid’s ears and have them up and dancing along with The Funky Mummies, Jays Dance School Hip Hop and Mini Maestros with Bumblebee.
New items on the program this year include:
The St John CPR Lab – an exciting way to help people learn and restore their CPR skills for FREE which will be held in the Sports Zone.
The Trash Puppets will hold puppet making workshops. Children will be able to learn and make their own puppets to take home. There will also be roving puppets moving through the crowds.
Dazzling Dan – the magician will be opening in the theatre this year before the pantomime which will be Mother Goose.
Netball Victoria – join us for the first time to teach children how to play netball in the Sports Zone.
This year we anticipate even more people attending and enjoying the experience, a wonderful way to kick off Children’s Week on the Bellarine!
Gates open at the Potato Shed Family Fun Day at 11:00am.

Carlton Italian Festa
2017-10-22 11:00 - 21:00 | Carlton Festival, Piazza Italia Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Now in its sixth year, the Carlton Italian Festa is a celebration of all things Italian.
It’s a great event for the whole family, with entertainment all day on the main stage, as well as sporting activities, vehicle displays, cooking demonstrations, and of course plenty of fabulous Italian food on offer!
Supported by the City of Melbourne.

Melbourne Free Blues Festival
2017-10-22 12:00 - 23:30 | Wonderland Spiegeltent, 699 La Trobe Street, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
Get yourself to the Blues Music Festival Docklands at the pop-up Wonderland Spiegeltent Blues Garden for a fun day of non-stop music by an all-Australian lineup.
This free event kicks off at midday with an all-star lineup, including Dream Boogie, Catfish Voodoo, Nick Charles, The Three Kings, Paulie Bignell and The Thornbury Two, Sweet Felicia and the Tradies, Bonny Kay and The Bonafides, John Macnamara, Johnny Reynolds Band, Bill Barber, Jarrod Shaw, Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie and Steph Fischer–Ivancsy.
This indoor/outdoor event includes licensed bars and some of Melbourne’s best food trucks.
Supported by City Of Melbourne.

Bendigo Agricultural Show
2017-10-27 - 2017-10-28 | Bendigo Showgrounds, Cnr Holmes Rd and Havilah Rd,, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
In 2017, the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society will present the Annual Show on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October. Mark these dates in your calendar now as plans for the 2017 show are already under way to make it bigger and better than last year’s fantastic show!
This years show is sure to please all age ranges with so many fun activities from art and craft displays, agricultural competitions, puppet shows, monster trucks and circus through to carnival rides, show bags and much much more.

Timeline Festival - Ballarat
2017-10-28 - 2017-10-29 | Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, Ballarat,, Victoria, 3352
It’s back!! and bigger than ever. TheTimeline Festival is a multi-period living history weekend covering everything from early Viking through to WW2. Visit the period encampments and living history displays, watch the world-class jousting and skill at arms display, marvel at the age of gunpowder with musket displays by Napoleonic era British and French armies or visit the many period traders and market stalls. There will be so much going on this weekend, you will be gutted if you miss it

EUROA 127th Annual Show October 28th 2017!
2017-10-28 | Euroa Showgrounds, Main Entrance Cnr Frost and Charles Streets, Euroa, Victoria, 3666
Make sure you don’t miss out on our very own Euroa Show! Bring the kids and come enjoy all the show has to offer! Camp here at the Euroa Caravan Park with your very own fire, throw a rod in and catch a fish, head off to the show and finish the day relaxing at your camp site.
http://www.euroashow.org.au/

Ride Daylesford
2017-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Daylesford, Daylesford, Victoria, 3460
Starting in Daylesford, cyclists will ride in this inaugural event through the beautiful countryside of Hepburn, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires. The ride will pass the towns of Kyneton, Malmsbury, Elphinston, Faraday, Taradale, Harcourt, Walmer, Maldon, Newstead, Franklinford, and Hepburn Springs before returning to Daylesford.
Cyclists will complete either a 146km, 63km or 33km recreational ride course with sections through wineries, springs and rolling countryside.

Myrtleford Show
2017-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Myrtleford Showgrounds, Myrtleford Rd, Myrtleford, Victoria, 3737
70th Annual spring show will be held on 28th October 2017
The Myrtleford spring show was established in 1947 bringing local farmers, businesses and towns folk together to celebrate the rich and diverse produce and the amazing culture of the surrounding districts. The Show has gone from strength to strength over the last 70 years, this year has the potential to be just as vibrant and exciting for the whole family

Studebaker Concours/Show & Shine Geelong
2017-10-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Eastern Beach Reserve, Waterfront, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Studebakers and Packards on display on the picturesque Eastern Beach Reserve in Geelong. Food and drinks are avalible on the day and entry is free

Indigenous Heritage Day
2017-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Neds Corner, Neds Corner, Victoria, 3496
Join us at Trust for Nature’s iconic conservation reserve, Neds Corner Station, to learn about its rich Aboriginal heritage and how people have lived along the Murray River for at least the last 20,000 years.
> Hear from Traditional Owners about the significance of this place.
> Hear from La Trobe University archaeologists about their research at Neds.
> Learn about the cultural management of the property from Trust for Nature, Mallee Catchment Management Authority and Parks Victoria.
The day will include a Welcome to Country, bush tucker lunch and guided cultural tour. This event is part of our 2017 Spring Into Nature series.
Find out more and register here https://www.trustfornature.org.au/events/sin2017-neds-corner-station

Spring Vegan Festival - Melbourne
2017-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.
Ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

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.
