January to June 2010
JANUARY
'2 THE EXTREME - PRELUDE PARK PARTY
• DATE/TIME 15 Jan (Starts at 5pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Skate Park
• DETAILS Youth, dance, skate, jam party
• CONTACT Darcy (m) 0430 895 642
THE TASTE OF GOLD MALDON & BEYOND TWILIGHT FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 16 Jan (4pm-12am)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS Sit down dinner in Main St., Maldon with candlelight and music. Regional produce, tickets $15 pp - a truly magical event. Tickets can be obtained from Goldfields Provender, 12 Main St., Maldon
• CONTACT John Burford (p) 03 5476 4266 (e) limestonetrack@bigpond.com
35TH FRYERSTOWN ANTIQUE FAIR
• DATE/TIME 22-24 Jan (Fri 22,7am-5pm; Sat 23; 9am-5pm; Sun 24, 9am-3pm)
• VENUE Fryerstown Hall & surrounds
• DETAILS
• CONTACT Patricia Cubeta (p) 03 5473 4373
NEWSTEAD LIVE! MUSIC FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 22-25 Jan
• VENUE Newstead (Acoustic & folk music festival)
• CONTACT Andrew Pattison (p/f) 03 5425 5400 (e) wineandmusic@bigpond.com
HARCOURT AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
• DATE/TIME 26 Jan (7.30am onwards)
• VENUE Stanley Park, Harcourt - Breakfast celebrations
MALDON AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
• DATE/TIME 26 Jan (8am-11am approx)
• VENUE Maldon Gardens
• DETAILS Great day out with family and friends (p) 03 5475 1887 (e) nancymay@mmnet.com.au
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
• DATE/TIME 26 Jan (10.30am-1pm)
• VENUE Victory Park, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Celebrations, award presentations, music concert & BBQ
• CONTACT Barry Palmer (m) 0432 460 314 (e) barrypalmer@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
GOLDFIELDS OPEN SHOOT
• DATE/TIME 30-31 Jan (8.30am-4pm each day)
• VENUE Castlemaine
• DETAILS Wally Dunstan (p) 03 5473 4339
FEBRUARY
MALDON CAMPDRAFT
• DATE/TIME 13-14 Feb (7am start both days)
• VENUE Maldon Racecourse Reserve
• DETAILS Unique Australian horse sport
• CONTACT Trish James (p) 03 5475 2707
LIVE AT THE WINERY. BOZ SCAGGS, MICHAEL McDONALD
• DATE/TIME 20 Feb (3pm gates open)
• VENUE Sutton Grange Winery
• DETAILS Outdoor concert with fine wine
• CONTACT (p) 03 5474 8205 (f) 03 5474 8204 (e) kristy-parker@bigpond.com
MALDON ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLES FAIR
• DATE/TIME 20-21 Feb (Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am-3pm))
• VENUE Maldon Football Ground
• DETAILS Admission $2 public, $75 stallholders
• CONTACT Mark Blythe (m) 0414 244 842 (e) mblythe@bigpond.net.au
VAUGHANBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 28 Feb (Sun 11am-6pm)
• VENUE Vaughan Springs Mineral Reserve
• DETAILS Entry by gold coin donation
• CONTACT Ian McDonald (p) 03 5473 4326 (f) 03 5473 4394 (e) imcdonald@australianvolunteers.com
MARCH
HARCOURT APPLEFEST
• DATE/TIME 5-8 Mar (9am-5pm approx)
• VENUE Harcourt
• DETAILS A community event for locals and friends that celebrates the local community and the local apple industry
• CONTACT Joan (p) 03 5474 2321 (f) 03 5474 2536 (e) diecrest2@impulse.net.au
LONG TABLE TWILIGHT DINNER
• DATE/TIME 6 Mar (Sat, from 5pm)
• VENUE Lake Cairn Curran vineyard cellar door
• DETAILS Early evening drinks and nibbles overlooking the vineyard followed by a long table candlelight dinner in the winery. Featuring seasonal local and organic produce $45 pp
• CONTACT Sarah Ferguson (m) 0419 339 097 (e) info@lakecairncurranvineyard.com.au
TARADALE MINERAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 7 Mar (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve
• DETAILS Family Festival, food, wine, entertainment
• CONTACT Ron Paine (m) 0409 148 690 (f) 03 5423 2015 (e) painerl@bigpond.com
THE BRIDGE REGIONAL PICNIC - REDESDALE
• DATE/TIME 21 Mar (10am-5pm)
• VENUE Redesdale Reserve, Kyneton-Redesdale Rd. (via Kyneton)
• DETAILS Discover local history while enjoying delicious regional produce, live music and childrens entertainment. Free entry or pre-book a picnic hamper featuring the best of the region. Taste Heathcote wines and mingle with producers rebuilding after Black Saturday. Hampers $20/Children $10 Bookings essential
• CONTACT Sandra (p) 03 5423 4225 (e) sandra@barfoldestate.com.au
VICTORIAN CRITERIUM TITLES AND SHOWMANS CRITERIUMS
• DATE/TIME 28 Mar (9am-5pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine
• DETAILS Victorian and Showmans Criterium Championships
• CONTACT Shirley Amy (m) 0418 899 066 (e) secretary@castlemainecyclingclub.org.au
APRIL
MALDON EASTER FAIR
• DATE/TIME 1 Apr-5 Apr (inc.)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS Longest Easter Fair in Australia
• CONTACT Jennifer Fitzpatrick (p) 03 5475 2262 (e) jen.fitz@bigpond.net.au
GOOD FRIDAY WINE & CHEESE TRAIN
• DATE/TIME 2 Apr (6.30pm)
• VENUE Maldon Railway Station
• DETAILS Unique steam train experience....start the Easter break with a great evening on the train
• CONTACT Garry Aitchison (m) 03 5470 6658 (f) 03 5470 6272 (e) marketing@vgr.com.au
BENDIGO WINEMAKERS FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 4 Apr - Easter Sun (11am-5pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
• DETAILS Wine and food festival
• CONTACT www.bendigowine.org.au
GROWING THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 10-11 Apr
• VENUE Castlemaine Uniting Church Hall, Castemaine Anglican Church & Hall, and the MASG local food production display garden at the rear of 233 Barker St., Castlemaine
• DETAILS Workshops, demonstrations, displays, and a harvest cafe (food growing and what to do with the harvest)
• CONTACT Heather Barrett (p) 03 5472 3094 or MASG office (p) 03 54706978 (e) heather@box311.biz
STEAM TRAINS FOR KIDS
• DATE/TIME 10-11 Apr (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Maldon Railway Station
• DETAILS All the train rides plus lots of other fun activities
• CONTACT Garry Aitchison (p) 03 5470 6658 (f) 03 5470 6272 (e) marketing@vgr.com.au
LIONS CLUB OF CASTLEMAINE SWAP MEET
• DATE/TIME 11 Apr (6am-3pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Camp Reserve
• DETAILS Largest one day event - you name it and you will probably be able to purchase it! From car parts to collectables.
• CONTACT Ron Gartside (m) 0418 517 830 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au
CIRCUS
• DATE/TIME 14 Apr (7.30pm-9.30pm)
• VENUE
• DETAILS
• CONTACT
HERITAGE WORKSHOPS
• DATE/TIME 14 Apr; 21 Apr; 28 Apr; 5 May (7.15pm-9.15pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine
• DETAILS Topics : 'Heritage with the Wow Factor!', 'Buying a Heritage House - good and grand design examples',' Maintenance, sources of advice, heritage advisory services', 'Solar, wind power, water usage, heating & cooling'
• CONTACT Heritage Advisory Board (enquiries through Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre (p) 03 5471 1795)
14TH ANNUAL VINTAGE ENGINE RALLY
• DATE/TIME 17-18 Apr (Starts 10am both days)
• VENUE John Powell Reserve, Guildford
• DETAILS Vintage engines, machinery and old wares
• CONTACT Graham Mason (p) 03 5476 2481 (m) 0417 320 984
APRIL FEATURE SHOW
• DATE/TIME 18 Apr (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Camp Reserve, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Fun day for all the family. Food & Refreshments available all day
• CONTACT Debbie Hamilton (m) 0419 541 333 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au
OXFAM WALK AGAINST WANT
• DATE/TIME 18 Apr (Start from 11am-12noon)
• VENUE Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
• DETAILS 2k,5k or 10k walk (or cycle) to support Oxfam in its work in the poorest communities of the world. Come along with a donation !
• CONTACT Lynda Evans (p) 03 5472 4190 for more details and/or sponsorship books
BUDA HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN - SELF-DRIVE GARDEN RAMBLE
• DATE/TIME 23 Apr (Registration is at the Castlemaine Tennis Courts from 10am for a 10.30am start)
• VENUE/DETAILS 'Chooksheds in Gardens' a self drive garden ramble to visit five of eight gardens with interesting chooksheds which are seldom open to the public. Gardens are located at Barkers Creek, Muckleford, Campbells Creek and Castlemaine. Bookings essential. Lunch at Buda Historic Home and Garden, Castlemaine. Cost per head $35
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1032 (e) admin@budacastlemaine.org
MALDON ANZACS
• DATE/TIME Anzac Day
• VENUE Maldon Anzacs on display
• DETAILS
• CONTACT Lis Allan (p) 03 5475 2618
MAY
HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS IN MOUNT ALEXANDER - TRAVELLING EXHIBITION AND COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBITIONS
• DATE/TIME Month of May
• VENUE Castlemaine Market Building (p) 5471 1795
• DETAILS Forgetten faces exhibition (from PRofV) plus exhibitions by history and heritage groups plus TANGRAM (schools) event
LUNCH AT HOUGHTON PARK, CASTLEMAINE
• DATE/TIME 2 May (12 noon)
• VENUE
• DETAILS Bucolic setting, al fresco lunch, fine wines and music. $75 ph
• CONTACT Louise Smith (p) 03 5470 5543
HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS IN MOUNT ALEXANDER - CHINESE HERBALISTS ON THE GOLDFIELDS TALK
• DATE/TIME 3 May (7.30pm)
• VENUE Former Courthouse, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Guest speaker : Carol Holsworth
• CONTACT Warwick Anderson (p) 03 5472 3163
HEART WEEK WALK
• DATE/TIME 5 May (10am)
• VENUE Botanical Gardens BBQ area
• DETAILS Annual event
• CONTACT Carol Waddington (p) 03 54791000 (f) 03 5472 3221
AUNT GEORGY; THE LIFE OF GEORGINA HOGARTH (Play)
• DATE/TIME 8 May (Matinee and evening performance)
• VENUE
• DETAILS A new play in the world of Dickens by Cenarth Fox, creator of Boz - a Dickens of a musical
• CONTACT Buda Historic Home and Garden (p) 5472 1032
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
• DATE/TIME 21st May
• VENUE Castlemaine Market Building
• DETAILS Annual event
• CONTACT Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre (p) 03 54711 796
OPEN DAY AT STEINER SCHOOL
• DATE/TIME 19 May (9am-4pm)
• VENUE Steiner School
• DETAILS A talk on Steiner education, tours of classrooms, and question time
• CONTACT (p) 03 5470 6235 (f) 03 5470 6237
HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS IN MOUNT ALEXANDER - CHINESE OF MALMSBURY (OPEN WEEKEND AND BOOK LAUNCH)
• DATE/TIME 22-23 May (9.30am-4pm)
• VENUE Malmsbury Mechanics Institute
• DETAILS Launch of new book to be held Sat 22 May at 1pm
• CONTACT Susan Walter (p) 03 5423 9383
HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS IN MOUNT ALEXANDER - HERITAGE SECRETS OF THE BUSH WALK (SEE REGULAR EVENTS LISTING)
JUNE
ROTARY ART SHOW
• DATE/TIME Queen's Birthday weekend
• VENUE Castlemaine Town hall
SUTTON GRANGE ART SHOW
• DATE/TIME 25 June (6.30pm start) 26 June (10am-5pm) 27 June (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Sutton Grange hall
• DETAILS Paintings and sculpture for sale
• CONTACT Chris Moule (m) 0402 238 870 (e) sueghalayini@hotmail.com
MALDON IN WINTER
• DATE/TIME 26 June-11 July
• CONTACT Dianne Green (p) 03 5475 2444
MALDON ART SHOW
• DATE/TIME 26 June-4 July
• CONTACT Dianne Green (p) 03 5475 2444
MALDON IN WINTER, MALDON & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 27 June
• VENUE Maldon
• CONTACT John Burford (p) 03 5476 4266 (e) limestonetrack@bigpond.com