What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 21-23 October? There are some great events including multiple Diwali Festival of Light celebrations, the West Set music festival in Footscray, Eynesbury Garage Sale, Seaworks Bizaar, Ugandan Independence Day and Cultural Festival and more. As usual there are plenty of markets on . Because of forecast rain please check for cancellations.
Seaworks Bizarre Bazaar Twilight Market (Williamstown)
#Seaworks hosts Bizarre Bazaar Twilight #market 21 October 5-9PM. Food, Fun, Entertainment, Performances, fine crafts.
More info: https://www.westmelbourneandbeyond.com/2022/05/review-seaworks-twilight-market.html
Image: seaworks.com.au
Diwali Celebration (Seabrook)
Love Seabrook, a local community group of members, invites you to a celebration of colour and lights. Sunday, 23 Oct 11AM-2PM. Homestead Run Park, Homestead Run Drive, Seabrook.
More info: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/Experience/Whats-On/Diwali-Celebration-Seabrook
Image: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Diwali Festival of Lights (Point Cook, Stocklands)
Join the FREE Diwali festivities at the Point Cook Pop Up Park (Murnong St). 11:30am-2pm, Sat 22 October. There will be dance performances, a DJ spinning tunes and even a fashion show! Fashion show registration starts at 12pm. Enter for a chance to win one of two $150 Stockland gift cards.
More info: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/diwali
Photo by Udayaditya Barua on Unsplash
Flavour Fest (Aintree)
Located at Woodlea Boulevard &, Frontier Ave, Aintree VIC. Discover a delicious blend of fiery, sweet and smoky sensations at Flavour Fest. A music and food festival celebrating community, culture and cuisine. Some of the best bands, food trucks and restaurants and more including cooking demonstrations , International food, a dedicated zone for the sweet tooth in mind, Brew Zone, ferris wheel and rides, Fireworks finale. Register for FREE ticket. Tickets required for entry.
More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Flavour-Fest
Eynesbury Garage Trail
Eynesbury Garage Trail, 23 Oct 8AM to 2PM, 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury, 3338. October is 'Buy Nothing New' month, and Eynesbury residents are helping you find a second-hand bargain! Re-use and help save the environment. Start your Christmas shopping early while helping to save the planet. Eynesbury residents are opening their garages to bargain hunters, selling everything from quality used furniture to Christmas decorations. Save the date and save your coins and come along to a fun day out.
More info: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Eynesbury-Garage-Trail
Image: www.melton.vic.gov.au
Ugandan Independence Day and Cultural Festival
Ugandan Independence Day (9 October) celebrates Uganda's independence as a free nation and a republic. 3PM, Glengala (Castley) Hall, 10 Simmie St, Sunshine West VIC 3020. Celebrate Ugandan cultural heritage through traditional cuisines, cultural dress, cultural dance, cultural poetic recitations, and music.
More info: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/ugandan-independence-day-cultural-festival
CHIKCHIKA, SYNTHOTRONICA (Family Friendly) - West Set Festival (Footscray)
Sun Oct 23, 11AM-2:30PM, Las Palmas, 56 Paisley Street, Footscray. Enjoy some great family friendly music. Chikchika is a five-piece band featuring Tigrinya vocalists Anbessa Gebrehiwot, Haftu Reda, renowned Oromo singer-songwriter Mulu Baqqalaa, multi-instrumentalist Dale Gorfinkel and Michael McNab on drums.
https://www.westsetfestival.com/2022-program/chichika
Image: www.westsetfestival.com
West Set Festival
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 14 - 30 October 2022. West Set is a FREE Festival of live music produced by the City of Maribyrnong and presented by ‘On The Road Again’, an initiative to support the return of live music events across Victoria. Check the program for lots of great music for these final two weekends.
More info: https://www.westsetfestival.com/
Image: www.westsetfestival.com
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.
More info: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf
Image: www.bendigoregion.com.au/
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: www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf
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
Image: vfma.org.au
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Saturday Markets
- Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood), 8AM–1PM, Saturday.
- Lancefield and District Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
Sunday Markets
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
- Eynesbury Market, 9AM-2PM, Sunday.
- Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
- Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
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