What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 3-5 March? Yarraville Festival, outdoor Bollywood movie night in Tarneit, Avalon airshow, Kaleidoscope Multicultural Festival (Pointcook) commences, The Deck Out West live music in Footscray continues, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. As its the first weekend of the month there are plenty of markets on.
Avalon Air Show (Avalon Airport)
Air show at #avalon 3-5 March. Children 15 and under are FREE!!!! Tickets available ONLINE only. Aircraft extravaganza.
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Kaleidoscope Multicultural Festival (Pointcook)
Kaleidoscope multicultural festival (#pointcook) begins Sat 4 Mar. Watch The Sapphires, Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and live didgeridoo performance. From 5:30PM.
Family Games Night (Tarneit)
Family Games Night in Tarneit, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. TONIGHT!!!!! 5:30-7:30. Please RSVP. A great way to socialize and get to meet new friends. Play board games with family and friends. Make new friends! This is a family community event. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost to attend, please RSVP to ensure sufficient space and games for everyone. Also you are welcome to bring a plate of refreshment to share. #westmelbourneandbeyond
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The Deck Out West (Footscray)
Live music. Food Trucks. Good vibes. The Deck Out West on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. FREE pop-up live music at Footscray Rowing Club on Sunday evenings. This Sun 5 March from 2PM. Performances by:
- Hayley Mary
- Gene Rose Bruce
- Equal Parts
- Holly Hebe
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Yarraville Festival
Yarraville Festival. One of the best community festivals in all of Melbourne. Food, stalls, entertainment, dog parade, live performances. Family friendly fun!!! #westmelbourneandbeyond.
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Holi Festival of Colours (Wyndham Vale)
Holi Festival of Colours (#wyndhamvale), Sat 4 Mar . Multicultural event. FREE!!! Colour, food, performances, fireworks and more! #westmelbourneandbeyond
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Outdoor Bollywood movie night (Tarneit)
Outdoor movie night in #tarneit .Watch Barfi!!! FREE Event Sat, 4 Mar 5pm-8pm (3 Moondara St, Tarneit)
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Car Torque (Altona)
If you love classic cars and a local community feel then this monthly event might be right for you.
CAR TORQUE is a regular get together on the FIRST SUNDAY of every Month at the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed, 280 Queen St Altona, gates open 8.30am close 3pm.
Visitors are welcome, especially owners of classic vehicles or motorbikes to display and join in with Car Torque members and have a yarn.
BBQ and egg and bacon rolls, tea, coffee, water and soft drinks available.
Bring the family and the dog, enjoy the day, see some great vehicles. Shed tours are available - just ask politely!
Altona Homestead
The Altona Homestead provides visitors of all ages the opportunity to take a step back in time. The Altona Homestead is located at at 128 Queen Street, Altona, overlooking Logan Reserve and very close to the Altona foreshore and pier. The homestead is a unique and treasured part of Altona’s heritage.
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On display are paintings, objects and pictures reflecting everyday life from 1840 through to the mid 1900’s.
The Altona Homestead has slightly unusual opening days and times of Tuesday – 11am to 2pm, Saturday – 10am to 12pm and the first Sunday of the month – 10.30am to 2.30pm. Devonshire tea is available on the first Sunday of the month with bookings essential.
Grazeland (Spotswood)
Heaps and heaps of food stalls and live musical entertainment. Located at 20 Booker Street, Spotswood (next to Scienceworks). Friday - 5pm to 10pm, Saturday - 12 noon to 10pm, Sunday - 12 noon to 9pm.
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
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Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery
Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 3-5 March 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.
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Saturday Markets
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM–2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
- Altona Cherry Lake Market, 9AM-1PM, Sunday.
- Altona Meadows Farmers Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
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