What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 20-22 January? A lot! There are some great events including Lunar New Year celebarations in Williams Landing and Braybrook, Outdoor movie nights in Seabrook and Truganina, Live music in Seabrook and Point Cook, Horse Festival in Werribee, Tarneit Twilight Market, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery, Wine Festival in Macedon Ranges and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on.
Year of the Rabbit (Williams Landing)
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, lunar new year, Sun 22 Jan, 11AM-1PM (Williams Landing). Lion dance, fortune cookies, face painting and more!!! #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: www.cedarwoods.com.au/williams-landing-shopping/whats-on/pop-up-park/
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Quang Minh Tet Festival (Braybrook)
Quang Minh Tet Festival (Braybrook), Sat 21 Jan 6PM to Sun 1AM. Come together and explore and experience the beauty and richness of Lunar New Year. Includes performances, firecrackers, fireworks, chanting, vegetarian food.
More info: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Festivals/Quang-Minh-Tet-Festival
Outdoor Movie Night, Sing 2 - FREE! (Truganina)
Outdoor movie night in Truganina, Fri 20 Jan, 8:30pm - 11:00pm. FREE event!!! Watch 'Sing 2'. Great family movie. FREE Popcorn and fairy floss available on the night. BYO: Chair, rugs, and blankets for comfort along with drinks and extra snacks. Arndell Park Community Centre, 29-49 Federation Blvd, Truganina VIC 3029. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/outdoor-movie-night-sing-2
Live music and outdoor movie night (Seabrook)
Caravan Sounds at Homestead Run Reserve in Seabrook provide fresh beats and sweet tunes in beautiful outdoor spaces. FREE event!!! Friday, 20 January 12PM to 4PM. Outdoor cinema from 8:45PM, DC League of Superpets. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Caravan-Sounds-Homestead-Run-Reserve
Tarneit Twilight Market
Tarneit Twilight Market, Fri 20 Jan 5PM-8:30PM, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive. Stalls, food, local artisans. Support your local community and have some fun too! #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/meet-me-tarneit-tarneit-twilight-market-jan
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Live Music (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Live music by Adam Spicer (solo guitar & vocals) at Point Cook Stocklands Pop-up Park, Friday 20 Jan 6pm-9pm #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music
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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.
More info: https://www.grazeland.melbourne/
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets
Enjoy farmers' markets? The #Victorian Farmers' Markets Association accredited farmers’ markets on this weekend
More info: vfma.org.au
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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. 28-29 Oct 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.
More info: https://www.visitmacedonranges.com/events/art-in-the-vines-at-hanging-rock-winery-2/
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Live Music (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Live music by Brett Rosenberg & Lisa Worley (Jazz & contemporary duo) at Point Cook Stocklands Pop-up Park, Sunday 22 January 12pm-3pm #westmelbourneandbeyond
https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/pop-up-park/live-music
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National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival (Werribee)
The Victorian Clydesdale Horse Society presents the National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival showcasing horse breeds including #clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, Suffolk Punch, Highland Pony, #haflinger and more. Family-friendly atmosphere. $10 entry fee applies. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 -Sun, 22 Jan. Commentary, demonstrations and ringside seating. Browse the village, displays and enjoy the onsite refreshments. #westmelbourneandbeyond
More info: https://www.clydesdalesvic.org.au/event/2023-national-clydesdale-heavy-horse-festival-2
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Summer of Wine (Macedon)
Wine, wine wine!!! Summertime Fling Cellar Door Festival in the Macedon Ranges. Choose from 35 events held at 12 wineries over four weekends from 21 - 29 January. A month-long celebration of wine, summer and good times in the scenic Macedon Ranges.
21ST JANUARY - SATURDAY
- Festa Italiana @ Mt Towrong - Enjoy our superb wine with fantastic tunes and delicious Italian-inspired food. - Pizza and Pooches @ Cleveland Winery
- Enjoy your summer with your four legged friends in our beautiful gardens whilst playing Lawn Games. - Granite Hills Rocks @ Granite Hills Winery
- Join them for a fling with a 51 year old Riesling or a tasting of their latest releases.
- Wine in the Vines @ Attwoods Wines - Walk through the Pinot Noir vineyard with winemaker Troy Walsh and a 5 course set lunch with matched wines.
22ND JANUARY - SUNDAY
- Summer Sundays @ Hanging Rock Winery - Enjoy live local music on the deck and award-winning wines. - Sunday Live Music Sessions @ Kyneton Ridge Estate
- Puttanesca and Pinot lunch Special and live music with Gene and Friends. - Festa Italiana @ Mt Towrong - Enjoy our superb wine with fantastic tunes and delicious Italian-inspired food.
- Pizza and Pooches @ Cleveland Winery - Enjoy your summer with your four legged friends in our beautiful gardens whilst playing Lawn Games. Book here. - Prosecco, Pinot & Picnic in the vineyard @ Red Hare Estate - Immerse yourself in the vines with a private picnic and a glass of Prosecco.
- Riesling of the Ranges @ Lyons Will Estate - this intimate masterclass, explores five expressions of Riesling from five exceptional producers.
Image: www.macedonrangeswine.com.au
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Saturday Markets
- Kyneton Farmers Market, 8:30AM–1PM, Saturday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Bacchus Marsh Market, 9AM–2PM, Saturday.
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray), 8AM–1PM, Saturday.
- Ballan Community Market (Ballan), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Sunbury Village Market, 9AM–2PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Footscray Finds Market, 9AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Maldon Market, 9AM–1:30PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
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