West Melbourne and Beyond: Sunbury

Whats On Melbourne and the West: 6-8 October 2022

It's been a wet few days but it is meant to be slightly better this weekend If it does clear up there are quite a lot of cool things to do.

Be Bold Festival (St Albans)

Be Bold festival 2022 in #Brimbank, St Albans, Sat 8 Oct, 11am–9pm. 33 Princess Street, St Albans and surrounding areas. Arts, culture, music and performance. Loads of family-friendly interactive entertainment. No charge. All ages. All welcome. #westmelbourneandbeyond www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

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Catch a Carp (Manor Lake)

Catch a #Carp at Manor Lake. Learn from fishing and nature experts about carp that can over populate the lake. Rods and bait available or BYO your own. First come, first served. Alternatively join the litter clean up activity or guided nature walk. Some refreshments available. BYO water bottle. Sat, 8 Oct 10AM-12PM. #westmelbourneandbeyond #westisbest #whatsonmelbourne #ManorLakes #ItsMyWyndham #stalbanstc #wyndhamvale #fishing #fishingmelbourne #werribee #hopperscrossing Image by wirestock on Freepik https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/catch-carp-manor-lake

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Sunbury Agricultural Show

Sunbury Agricultural Show, Sat 8 Oct 8:30 AM–9:30 PM. Livestock, Horse, Craft, Art, Carnival Rides, Food Stalls, live entertainment , Fireworks and lots more. #westmelbourneandbeyond Image by gstudioimagen on Freepik. http://sunburyshow.org.au/

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Family Games Night (Tarneit)

Family Games Night in #Tarneit, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit West. A great way to socialize and get to meet new friends. Play traditional board games with family and 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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Boardgames In The West (Point Cook)

Love #boardgames. Boardgames In The West. Like being nice and warm on our still chilly nights? This just might be your thing. 6-11PM in #pointcook Friday 7 Oct. Small fees apply. www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/board-west

Vintage Dress Exhibition - Castlemaine

The 'Heavenly' exhibition celebrates fashion and ephemera from life's great occasions. At 24 Hargraves St, Castlemaine 8.30am - 3.30pm. FREE entry. From the high Victorian era through to the 1970's, strapped up Edwardians, the roaring 20's, the sleek lines of the 1930's, the austerity of the war years and beyond into the reemergence of luxury through the 60's and 70's.

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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.

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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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.

Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (West Footscray)

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.

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Arts in West Melbourne and Beyond

Whats on Melbourne and the West? There is plenty on of things going on this weekend from the Sunbury Radio Record Fair, tree planting, to live music, an Egyptian cultural festival and more. As a bonus as it's the first weekend of the month there are plenty of markets on as well! Enjoy West Melbourne and Beyond and all it has to offer this weekend.

Sunbury Radio Record Fair

Sunbury Radio Record Fair. Vinyl, CDs, tapes and more. Grab yourself a bargain and support a community radio station at the same time. October 2nd, 10am-2pm, Sunbury Football Social Club, Clarke Oval, Riddell Road, Sunbury. $2 entry. https://sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au/news/head-along-to-the-sunbury-record-fair/

A Taste of Egypt (St Albans)

A Taste of Egypt. Egyptian culture and food. Come and try some Egyptian food and drink. Kofta, kabab, shawerma and more. Kids activities and rides, coffee and sweets, plants and homewares, cultural tours and much more. ALL ARE WELCOME! 1 Oct, 9AM - 2 Oct, 6PM. St George Coptic Orthodox Church, St Albans. https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/taste-egypt-community-festival-0

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Battle of the Bands (Hoppers Crossing)

Battle of the Bands 2022 Fri 30 Sep 6pm-11pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. Support young artists and enjoy some great live music. Fees apply. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/battle

Newport Bush Orchestra (Williamstown)

The Newport Bush Orchestra performs at the Band Rotunda. Come and enjoy the show and talk to the players after the gig. FREE!!! Sunday, 2 Oct 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM, Rotunda Commonwealth Reserve WIliamstown, Williamstown 3016. https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Newport-Bush-Orchestra-Return-to-the-Rotunda

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Tree Planting (Werribee)

Tree planting volunteer event. Greener cooler climate for everyone. FREE!! 10AM-12PM. 1-3 October. Werribee River Park. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/more-trees-cooler-greener-west-landcare-volunteering

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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!

Facebook link here.

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.

Source: https://alhs.com.au/

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.