Bendigo Events Guide
Bendigo has many events and attractions occuring during the year.
We have listed the main events that occur on a yearly basis but there are many more special events almost every week.
For a complete Bendigo Events Calendar please see the City Of Greater Bendigo Calendar.
Of particular interest is the Bendigo Easter Festival. Running since 1871, the city really comes alive. A feature of the Festival is the parade featuring the world's longest Chinese dragon.
To have your event listed here please contact us with the relevant details.
Bendigo Events Guide
January
Australia Day Celebrations
Summer In The Parks
Fryerstown Antique Fairs
Chewtown Folk Festival
February
Chinese New Year
Bendigo Multicultural Food Festival
Summer In The Park
Maldon Campdraft
March
Worlds Longest Lunch
Harcourt AppleFest
Maldon MotorFest
Fringe Festival (biennial - odd years)
Castlemaine State Festival (bienniel - odd years)
Bendigo Winemakers' Festival
International Madison
Vision Australia Giant Easter Egg Hunt
April
Bendigo Easter Festival
Castlemaine Street Rod Carnnival (even years)
Castlemaine Swap Meet
May
Heathtcote Heartland Festival
Mount Alexander Shire Heritage Festival
June
Castlemaine Rotary Art Show
July
Australian Sheep & Wool Show
August
Castlemaine Alternative Expo
September
Guidford Banjo Jamboree
October
Heathcote Wine and Food Festival
Bendigo Heritage Uncorked
Bendigo Agricultural Show
Motor Mania - Castlemaine
Mt Tarrengower - Historial Hillclimb
Maldon Baringhup - Agricultural Show
November
Brass On Bull
Bendigo National Swap Meet
Maldon Folk Festival
Castlemaine & District Agricultural Show
Festival of Gardes (biennial - odd years)
Gala Gardens (biennial - even years)
December
New Years Eve Celebrations