Fresh local seasonal produce available every month from local farmers and producers. Everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to wine to sweet treats to coffee to plants. You will even find worms, chooks, ducks and quails to name a few! So come and support your local farmers market every month. Regional Farmers Markets monthly fee goes to the Daylesford primary Schools kitchen garden program - you'll also find the school there doing a snag sizzle every month and the Daylesford Rotary Club assisting at the monthly market as well.
LOCATION: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent Street, Daylesford CONTACT NAME: Simone Gordon PHONE: 0421458891 EMAIL: simone@chocolaterush.com.au WEB: http://www.rfm.net.au
Tin Shed Arts
Saturday, 7 November 2009
to Sunday, 13 December 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Two Cats and a Wombat, Prints and Paintings by Helga Hart and Heidi Daschil & Auguste Blackman Exhibition opens Saturday 7 November 4 pm - 6pm closes Sunday 13 December 2009
LOCATION: Tin Shed Arts Old Calder Highway Malmsbury Vic CONTACT NAME: Tin Shed PHONE: 5423 2144 EMAIL: tinshedarts@nex.net.au
SIlver Streak Luxury Food and Wine Train
Saturday, 7 November 2009
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy local wines and regionally inspired appetisers on board the historic DRC railmotor, fully heated and restored. As a special treat the "Travelling Concessions" Blues Duo will be performing a delightful mix of new and old favourites with a blues flavour.
A fantastic way to kick start your evening with friends, or just one very special person.
All funds raised will help restore the railway after the bushfire.
LOCATION: Daylesford Railway Station CONTACT NAME: Bronwyn Liddelow PHONE: 0422 076 272 EMAIL: marketing@dscr.com.au WEB: http://www.dscr.com.au
Fabulous Flower Festa
Saturday, 14 November 2009
to Sunday, 15 November 2009
Hepburn Shire Council in co-operation with the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre hosts an information session for new residents for people to learn about services, groups, social events in the area. Existing residents who wish to learn more about the Shire are also welcome. Morning tea provided.
LOCATION: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Camp St, Daylesford
The Trentham Lions Club hold the Cool Country Fun run each year in November. A 10km and 5km run through the tree lined country lanes around Trentham. Registrations from 8.30am - Entry fee. Free sausage and drink to all entrants. CAN BE JUST FOR FUN. Mothers, school children, competitors, everyone!!!
LOCATION: Start/finish at Trentham sports ground CONTACT NAME: Colin Ries PHONE: 03 5424 1581 EMAIL: johnlmarion@hotmail.com WEB: http://www.coolcountryclassic.com
Geranium and Herb Festa at the Factory
Sunday, 15 November 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bursting with colour and in good Spring weather, the property will host for the 2nd year, its popular Geranium and Herb Festa on the grounds of this historic property. This all day outdoor event gives visitors a chance to explore the property, take tours, buy pants and herbs and swap geranium cuttings. A fun day with outdoor food and wine, demonstrations and special guests.
LOCATION: The Old Macaroni Factory, 64 Main Road, Hepburn Springs CONTACT NAME: Maria and Matt Viola PHONE: 5348 4345 0404 123 153 EMAIL: mariaviola@bigpond.com WEB: http://www.macaronifactory.com.au
Red Cross Charity Day at Bleak House Gardens
Sunday, 15 November 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wine Tastings, Face Painting, Music In the Gardens,Storybook Telling By Sandra Rowland = Bella's Story,Farm Animals Donkey's, Peacocks, Henny Penny's Place.15 Acres of Rose Gardens, Groves and Orchards,Garden Cafe.
LOCATION: 166 degraves Mill Dve Malmsbury CONTACT NAME: Maarten Reinalda PHONE: 54232970 EMAIL: bleakhse@bigpond.com WEB: www.bleakhousegardens.com.au
SPRINGTIME OLD TIME DANCE
Sunday, 15 November 2009
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
COME AND JOIN US FOR SOME FUN WITH OLD TIME DANCE, ENJOY THE WALTZ AND PRIDE OF ERRON THE BARN DANCE AND MANY MORE!!! MUSIC BY ADRIAN HOLMES TRIO A VARIED PROGRAM $8 INCLUDES A LIGHT TEA AT 7.30pm
LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall CONTACT NAME: Cynthia Heida PHONE: 5348 4741
Newstead Community Market
Saturday, 21 November 2009
8:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
Newstead's popular community market is free to the public. Venors pay $5 for a site. No bookings required. Stalls range from food,plants,jewellery,pre-loved goods,whatever arrives on the day
LOCATION: Rotunda Park, Newstead CONTACT NAME: Dawn Angliss PHONE: 54762006 EMAIL: adawn@gcom.net.au
Glenlyon Village Market
Saturday, 21 November 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3rd Saturday of each month
LOCATION: In and around Glenlyon Hall CONTACT NAME: Dan and Pam Harris PHONE: 5348 7662 EMAIL: visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au
Paul Bangay Open Garden
Saturday, 21 November 2009
to Sunday, 22 November 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Australia's leading garden designer Paul Bangay is opening Stonefields in support of The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. This very special event is a must for all garden lovers Paul Bangays gardens are synonymous with definition and grace, harmony and proportion, the creation of beauty through balance and restraint., Stephanie Alexander's mission to introduce pleasurable food education to as many Australian children as possible. At aKitchen Garden school, children gain a hands on understanding of the natural world and its beauty through their very own kitchen garden. Paul and Stephanie two leaders in their fields will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions, sign books and discuss their work. $20 per adult children under 12 free
LOCATION: Stonefields, follow the signs from Daylesford/Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon WEB: www.abc/bigdiary.com.au
This show will be hosted by the Daylesford and District Agricultural Society.
This all-breed Championship Show is a great opportunity to see many breeds of dog and puppy looking their best.If you are considering adding a new dog to your family, an all-breed dog show is a great opportunity to see breeds on display, speak to breeders and find out which breeds are best for your family and lifestyle.
LOCATION: Victoria Park, Daylesford WEB: http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au
Great Dividing Trail Guided Walk
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Sandhurst Reservoir to Bendigo. 11 kms. Easy degree of difficulty. Walk fit walkers.
LOCATION: Bendigo CONTACT NAME: Barrie Hunter PHONE: 5449 3286 EMAIL: alanigan@tpg.com.au WEB: http://www.gdt.org.au
Take the 4th Cyclic Navigator challenge in the mountain bike friendly terrain of Wombat Forest. 6 hour Adventure or 4 hour Scramble. As easy or tough as you like.
Where: The event centre to be advised is as usual, near Daylesford. The Daylesford area has a broad range of accommodation, eating and pastimes.
How: Solo or Pairs. 3 or more? Then ride together.
Who: MTBers, endurance athletes, cross trainers,orienteers, rogainers, rescue and emergency teams, recreational and competitive...
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