What's on in Melbourne and the West this weekend 17-19 February? Laverton Festival, Kayaking in the Werribee River, Holi Festival of Colours in Tarneit, Tarneit Twilight Market, Community BBQ in Point Cook, The Deck Out West live music in Footscray, live music at Point Cook Pop-Up Park, sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery and lots more. As usual there are plenty of markets on.
Paddle Day on Werribee River (Riverbend Historical Park)
Paddle Day on #werribee River, Sat 18 Feb 10am - 1:30 pm (Riverbend Historical Park). Come for a try, or just come and explore the river. Bookings and pre-payment for kayak or paddle tour a MUST. #westmelbourneandbeyond
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Chin National Day Festival (Sunshine)
Chin National Day Festival (#sunshine). 18 Feb 11am - 6pm. Enjoy the beauty of the Chin cultural dances, traditional costumes, and the rich, vibrant culture and diversity of the #Chin community. Cultural dancing, singing, fashion show, children’s face painting, Chin traditional wrestling and more! #westmelbourneandbeyond
Image source: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Tarneit Twilight Market
Tarneit Twilight Market, Fri 17 Feb 5PM-8:30PM, Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive. Stalls, food, local artisans. Support your local community and have some fun too! #tarneit
Image source: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Community BBQ (Point Cook)
FREE!!! community BBQ (Point Cook) hosted Eat My Garden and The Werribee River Association. At the Eat My Garden Community Garden on Sun 19 Feb, 1pm. Please bring a plate to share. Live music, kid’s activities, composing workshop and garden produce swap. More details via: jess.fairfax@werribeeriver.org.au #westmelbourneandbeyond
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 19 Feb from 2PM.Performances by:
- Andy Golledge Band
- James Ellis & The Jealous Guys
- Norwood
- Triana Whit Trio
Laverton Festival
Laverton festival, Sun 19 Feb, 11AM to 4PM. A community nonprofit event. Community groups and organisations will be on hand to show residents the services that available to them. Families can have a fun-filled low-cost day out! Rides and children's activities. #westmelbourneandbeyond
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Holi Festival of Colours (Tarneit)
Holi Festival of Colours (#tarneit), Sat 18 Feb 12pm – 9pm (Penrose Promenade Park). Colour throwing, carnival rides, FREE Face painting for kids, market stalls, food Trucks, DJ, drummers, Bollywood dance performances, multicultural performances, fireworks and more. #westmelbourneandbeyond
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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
Image: vfma.org.au
Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery
Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery exhibition of #sculpture amongst the vines. 17-19 Feb 10am-5pm. 88 Jim Rd, Newham VIC. Working with over 26 local and national artists to thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.
Image: www.visitmacedonranges.com
Live music (Point Cook Pop-up Park)
Live music by Jake and Britt (Male/Female Duo, performing covers, originals) at the Point Cook Pop-up Park.
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Saturday Markets
- Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Saturday.
- Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
- Trentham Farmers Market, 9am-1pm, Saturday.
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