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THE BARE BIRD FAMILY DAY GOOD FRIDAY BRIDGE STREET CONSERVATORY GARDENS Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm Historical walking tour – fully guided 5pm – 7pm Labyrinth 10am – 5pm DAI GUM SAN Chinese dragon puppet workshop Approximately 1 hour 10am, 1pm, 3pm Chinese historical walk Approximately 1 hour 9.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Golden Dragon Museum 9.30am – 5pm MUNDY STREET Bendigo TAFE Prize Wheel 10am – 4pm Carnival Central 10am – 10pm PIAZZA Central Victorian Lion Team traditional Chinese performance 10am – 1pm ROSALIND PARK ARC Connexions 10am – 5pm Bendigo Bricks 10am – 5pm Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel 10am – 5pm Community Live Zone 1pm – 5pm Connected Circus 10am – 5pm Discovery @ Easter 10am – 5pm Easter paint out 10am – 5pm Goldfields Library Stay and Play Zone 10am – 5pm Lanterns in the park 10am – 5pm Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports 10am – 5pm Mini Maestros 11am, 1pm Paint Pot People 10am – 3pm Panning for treasure 10am – 4pm Premier's Active April 10am – 5pm Silent disco tours 1pm, 3pm Storytelling tree 12pm, 2pm, 3pm TTX Table Tennis come and try 10am – 5pm WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE CFA children's carnival $3 per ride, 10am – 5pm BENDIGO TAFE Corner McCrae & Chapel Streets Bendigo TAFE's Health and Community Centre of Excellence Showcase 10am – 4pm BRIDGE STREET Bendigo Radio Controlled Cars 10am – 4.30pm The Zone 10am – 9pm VW show and shine 10am – 4.30pm BULL STREET Easter Bull Street Music Festival 2pm – 10pm CONSERVATORY GARDENS Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm Historical walking tour – fully guided 5pm – 7pm Labyrinth 10am – 5pm DAI GUM SAN Golden Dragon Museum 9.30am – 5pm Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon 11am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm MUNDY STREET Bendigo TAFE prize wheel 10am – 4pm Carnival Central 10am – 10pm PALL MALL Pre-parade entertainment 7pm – 8pm Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession 8pm – 9.30pm approximately Fireworks to follow QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL Freedom of Entry 5.30pm – 7pm (parade route) ROSALIND PARK ARC Connexions 10am – 5pm Bendigo Bricks 10am – 5pm Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel 10am – 5pm CFA fire truck rides $3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm Community Live Zone 10am – 5pm Connected Circus 10am – 5pm Easter paint out 10am – 5pm Farmer Darryl's animal farm 10am – 5pm Goldfields Library Stay and Play Zone 10am – 5pm Green hat workshop 10am – 5pm Lanterns in the park 10am – 5pm Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports 10am – 5pm Mini Maestros 11am, 1pm Paint Pot People 10am – 3pm Panning for treasure 10am – 4pm Premier's Active April 10am – 5pm Silent disco tours 1pm, 3pm Storytelling tree 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt 9am – 3.30pm WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE CFA children's carnival $3 per ride, 10am – 9.30pm EASTER SATURDAY Rotary Art & Craft Market 9am – 4pm Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt 9am – 3.30pm Farmer Darryl's animal farm 10am – 5pm Centre Stage, Rosalind Park Showtimes 11am and 1pm Meet and Greet 12pm Kung Fu Panda © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Main stage Children's entertainment and live music 10am – 5pm Main stage Children's entertainment and live music featuring JR Reyne at 5pm 10am – 6pm Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL March 30 – April 2, 2018

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Page 1: E E I IL AY Exploˆe Bendigo EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE ... · The City of Greater Bendigo would also like to thank the Dragon City Marshalls and Lions International Clubs in the

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To TrainStation

To Central Deborah Gold

Mine & Talking Trams

To Lake Weeroona and Joss

House Temple

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Carnival Central

B A R NA R D ST

BRIDGE ST

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G AO L R D

BENDIGOART GALLERY

POPPET HEAD

PLAYGROUND

ULUMBARRATHEATRETHE

CAPITAL

H A RG R E AV E S ST

QUEEN ELIZABETHOVAL

PARADEEND

PARADE

START

Bendigo Creek

Rosalind Park

WIL

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LAN

D P

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MCCRAE ST CAR PARK

THE BARE BIRD FAMILY DAY GOOD FRIDAY

Bendigo Bonsai Club exhibitionSaturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmUniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo

Bendigo Easter Antique FairSaturday and Sunday:10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmTruscott Stadium, Murdoch Street, California Gully

Bendigo Showgrounds MarketSunday: 8.30am – 2pmPrince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo

Bendigo model railway exhibitionSaturday: 10am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4pm St Andrew's Uniting Church, Myers Street, Bendigo

Park 'n' Tram Bendigo Vintage Talking TramsFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10am – 5pm1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo

Creative Country Couture – Ag Art Wear Display Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 9am – 5pmLiving Arts Space, Bendigo Visitor Centre,51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo

Cross stitch, patchwork, embroidery exhibition and salesFriday and Saturday:10am – 4pmNorth Bendigo Bowls Club, corner Fenton Street and Holmes Road, Bendigo

Easter Book Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 1pmYMCA Tom Tweed Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo

Easter Print and Projected Image exhibitionFriday and Saturday:9.30am – 5.30pmSunday: 9.30am – 5pmDudley House, View Street, Bendigo

Easter Rotary Art ShowFriday, Saturday and Sunday:9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 3pmBendigo Town Hall, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

Great Stupa of Universal CompassionFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10.30am – 5pm25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat

Vintage car and machinery displaySaturday: 9am – 2.30pmHargreaves Mall, Bendigo

ARC ConnexionsFriday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmLibrary Gardens

CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO THANKS OUR SPONSORS

COMMUNITY EVENTS Held from Good Friday to Easter Monday

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BRIDGE ST

WA

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ROVING ENTERTAINERSLook out for roving entertainment throughout Rosalind Park.

PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy pop-up entertainment before the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and roving entertainment before the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

BRIDGE STREET

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Chinese dragon puppet workshopApproximately 1 hour10am, 1pm, 3pm

Chinese historical walk Approximately 1 hour9.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm

Golden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE Prize Wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

PIAZZA

Central Victorian Lion Team traditional Chinese performance10am – 1pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone1pm – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Discovery @ Easter10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

TTX Table Tenniscome and try10am – 5pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

BENDIGO TAFECorner McCrae & Chapel StreetsBendigo TAFE's Health and Community Centre of Excellence Showcase 10am – 4pm

BRIDGE STREETBendigo Radio Controlled Cars 10am – 4.30pm

The Zone 10am – 9pm

VW show and shine 10am – 4.30pm

BULL STREETEaster Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENSEmerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SANGolden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon11am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

PALL MALL

Pre-parade entertainment7pm – 8pm

Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession8pm – 9.30pmapproximatelyFireworks to follow

QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL

Freedom of Entry 5.30pm – 7pm (parade route)

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 9.30pm

BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE

Easter Paint Out exhibition10am – 5pm(People's Choice Award 3.30pm)

BRIDGE STREET

Rotary Art and Craft Market 9am – 4pm

BULL STREET

Easter Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration10am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm

Historical walking tour– fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Golden Dragon Museum9am – 11am, 3pm – 5pm

Return of the Dragon3pm approx.

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 6pm

PALL MALL

Dragon Mile11am – 12.30pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Defence Force recruiting10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Fusion games10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am

Paint Pot People10am – 5pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours4pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 3pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

Visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au for more information

EASTER SATURDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Are proud to support the

Bendigo Easter FestivalBendigo’s local business supporting

the local community and staff

Laser Electrical Bendigo

e. bendigo@ laserelectrical.com.au

p. 03 5442 1455

www.laserelectrical.com.au

For more details and admission fees visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

Bronze sponsorsGold sponsors

Rotary Art & Craft Market9am – 4pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

The City of Greater Bendigo would also like to thank the Dragon City Marshalls and Lions International Clubs in the Bendigo zone for their continued support of the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

Naming rights sponsor

Festival supporters

Event partners

THERE ARE NOW TWO WAYSTO READ THE PAPER

VR41

1748

2

HOME DELIVERY (PRINTED VERSION)2DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

(ONLINE VERSION)1This interactive copy

of the print edition can now be read on your

computer or smart device.

Monday - Saturday$375 PER WEEK*

Subscribe now atwww.bendigoadvertiser.com.au

*Conditions apply, see website for details.

Enjoy having the newspaper delivered

directly to your door!

Contact ourhome agents

Monday - Saturday

$950 PER WEEK*Bendigo Distribution Services -

Ph: 5442 6755Strath Village Newsagency -

Ph: 5443 4054

Offer for home delivery is only availablein Bendigo and surrounding suburbs.

Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade1pm – 3pm

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

Explore BendigoLooking for other things to do while you’re here? Drop into the Bendigo Visitor Centre for some local recommendations, visit www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, insider knowledge and hidden secrets.

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Centre Stage, Rosalind ParkShowtimes 11am and 1pmMeet and Greet 12pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

First Aid

Multi Storey Carpark

Food

Food & Retail

Pedestrian Crossing

Parade Route

Baby Change

Toilets

Access Toilets

Bendigo Visitor Centre

Hydration Station

Bicycle Parking

Music and conversations you love!

Broadcasting from Rosalind Park Friday, Saturday and Sunday

LIVE

Silver sponsors

Kung Fu Panda © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music10am – 5pm

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music featuring JR Reyne at 5pm10am – 6pm

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music10am – 5pm

Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL March 30 – April 2, 2018

Page 2: E E I IL AY Exploˆe Bendigo EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE ... · The City of Greater Bendigo would also like to thank the Dragon City Marshalls and Lions International Clubs in the

QEOCAR PARK

CONSERVATORY

N

GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM

DAI GUMSAN

FA R M E R S L NBRIDGE ST

PAR

K R

D

BU

LL

ST

RSL MUSEUM CONSERVATORY

PIAZZAB

AX

TE

R S

T

F/R

H I G H ST

C i v i c G a r d e n sTOWN HALL

To TrainStation

To Central Deborah Gold

Mine & Talking Trams

To Lake Weeroona and Joss

House Temple

H A RG R E AV E S M A L L

WIL

LIA

MSO

N S

T

MIT

CH

EL

L S

T

CH

AP

EL

ST

MU

ND

Y S

T

Mc C R A E STPA L L M A L L

M AC K E NZ I E ST

FO

RE

ST S

T

ROWA N ST

VIE

W S

T

TOM FLOODSPORTS CENTRE

Carnival Central

B A R NA R D ST

BRIDGE ST

WA

TE

R S

T

G AO L R D

BENDIGOART GALLERY

POPPET HEAD

PLAYGROUND

ULUMBARRATHEATRETHE

CAPITAL

H A RG R E AV E S ST

QUEEN ELIZABETHOVAL

PARADEEND

PARADE

START

Bendigo Creek

Rosalind Park

WIL

LIA

M V

AH

LAN

D P

L

MCCRAE ST CAR PARK

THE BARE BIRD FAMILY DAY GOOD FRIDAY

Bendigo Bonsai Club exhibitionSaturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmUniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo

Bendigo Easter Antique FairSaturday and Sunday:10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmTruscott Stadium, Murdoch Street, California Gully

Bendigo Showgrounds MarketSunday: 8.30am – 2pmPrince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo

Bendigo model railway exhibitionSaturday: 10am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4pm St Andrew's Uniting Church, Myers Street, Bendigo

Park 'n' Tram Bendigo Vintage Talking TramsFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10am – 5pm1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo

Creative Country Couture – Ag Art Wear Display Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 9am – 5pmLiving Arts Space, Bendigo Visitor Centre,51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo

Cross stitch, patchwork, embroidery exhibition and salesFriday and Saturday:10am – 4pmNorth Bendigo Bowls Club, corner Fenton Street and Holmes Road, Bendigo

Easter Book Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 1pmYMCA Tom Tweed Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo

Easter Print and Projected Image exhibitionFriday and Saturday:9.30am – 5.30pmSunday: 9.30am – 5pmDudley House, View Street, Bendigo

Easter Rotary Art ShowFriday, Saturday and Sunday:9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 3pmBendigo Town Hall, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

Great Stupa of Universal CompassionFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10.30am – 5pm25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat

Vintage car and machinery displaySaturday: 9am – 2.30pmHargreaves Mall, Bendigo

ARC ConnexionsFriday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmLibrary Gardens

CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO THANKS OUR SPONSORS

COMMUNITY EVENTS Held from Good Friday to Easter Monday

BA

XT

ER

ST

BRIDGE ST

WA

TE

R S

T

ROVING ENTERTAINERSLook out for roving entertainment throughout Rosalind Park.

PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy pop-up entertainment before the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and roving entertainment before the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

BRIDGE STREET

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Chinese dragon puppet workshopApproximately 1 hour10am, 1pm, 3pm

Chinese historical walk Approximately 1 hour9.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm

Golden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE Prize Wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

PIAZZA

Central Victorian Lion Team traditional Chinese performance10am – 1pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone1pm – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Discovery @ Easter10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

TTX Table Tenniscome and try10am – 5pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

BENDIGO TAFECorner McCrae & Chapel StreetsBendigo TAFE's Health and Community Centre of Excellence Showcase 10am – 4pm

BRIDGE STREETBendigo Radio Controlled Cars 10am – 4.30pm

The Zone 10am – 9pm

VW show and shine 10am – 4.30pm

BULL STREETEaster Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENSEmerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SANGolden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon11am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

PALL MALL

Pre-parade entertainment7pm – 8pm

Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession8pm – 9.30pmapproximatelyFireworks to follow

QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL

Freedom of Entry 5.30pm – 7pm (parade route)

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 9.30pm

BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE

Easter Paint Out exhibition10am – 5pm(People's Choice Award 3.30pm)

BRIDGE STREET

Rotary Art and Craft Market 9am – 4pm

BULL STREET

Easter Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration10am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm

Historical walking tour– fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Golden Dragon Museum9am – 11am, 3pm – 5pm

Return of the Dragon3pm approx.

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 6pm

PALL MALL

Dragon Mile11am – 12.30pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Defence Force recruiting10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Fusion games10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am

Paint Pot People10am – 5pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours4pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 3pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

Visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au for more information

EASTER SATURDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Are proud to support the

Bendigo Easter FestivalBendigo’s local business supporting

the local community and staff

Laser Electrical Bendigo

e. bendigo@ laserelectrical.com.au

p. 03 5442 1455

www.laserelectrical.com.au

For more details and admission fees visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

Bronze sponsorsGold sponsors

Rotary Art & Craft Market9am – 4pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

The City of Greater Bendigo would also like to thank the Dragon City Marshalls and Lions International Clubs in the Bendigo zone for their continued support of the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

Naming rights sponsor

Festival supporters

Event partners

THERE ARE NOW TWO WAYSTO READ THE PAPER

VR41

1748

2

HOME DELIVERY (PRINTED VERSION)2DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

(ONLINE VERSION)1This interactive copy

of the print edition can now be read on your

computer or smart device.

Monday - Saturday$375 PER WEEK*

Subscribe now atwww.bendigoadvertiser.com.au

*Conditions apply, see website for details.

Enjoy having the newspaper delivered

directly to your door!

Contact ourhome agents

Monday - Saturday

$950 PER WEEK*Bendigo Distribution Services -

Ph: 5442 6755Strath Village Newsagency -

Ph: 5443 4054

Offer for home delivery is only availablein Bendigo and surrounding suburbs.

Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade1pm – 3pm

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

Explore BendigoLooking for other things to do while you’re here? Drop into the Bendigo Visitor Centre for some local recommendations, visit www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, insider knowledge and hidden secrets.

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Image: Ewen Bell

#explorebendigo

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Centre Stage, Rosalind ParkShowtimes 11am and 1pmMeet and Greet 12pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

First Aid

Multi Storey Carpark

Food

Food & Retail

Pedestrian Crossing

Parade Route

Baby Change

Toilets

Access Toilets

Bendigo Visitor Centre

Hydration Station

Bicycle Parking

Music and conversations you love!

Broadcasting from Rosalind Park Friday, Saturday and Sunday

LIVE

Silver sponsors

Kung Fu Panda © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music10am – 5pm

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THE BARE BIRD FAMILY DAY GOOD FRIDAY

Bendigo Bonsai Club exhibitionSaturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmUniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo

Bendigo Easter Antique FairSaturday and Sunday:10am – 5pmMonday: 10am – 4pmTruscott Stadium, Murdoch Street, California Gully

Bendigo Showgrounds MarketSunday: 8.30am – 2pmPrince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo

Bendigo model railway exhibitionSaturday: 10am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4pm St Andrew's Uniting Church, Myers Street, Bendigo

Park 'n' Tram Bendigo Vintage Talking TramsFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10am – 5pm1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo

Creative Country Couture – Ag Art Wear Display Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 9am – 5pmLiving Arts Space, Bendigo Visitor Centre,51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo

Cross stitch, patchwork, embroidery exhibition and salesFriday and Saturday:10am – 4pmNorth Bendigo Bowls Club, corner Fenton Street and Holmes Road, Bendigo

Easter Book Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 1pmYMCA Tom Tweed Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo

Easter Print and Projected Image exhibitionFriday and Saturday:9.30am – 5.30pmSunday: 9.30am – 5pmDudley House, View Street, Bendigo

Easter Rotary Art ShowFriday, Saturday and Sunday:9am – 5pmMonday: 9am – 3pmBendigo Town Hall, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo

Great Stupa of Universal CompassionFriday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10.30am – 5pm25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat

Vintage car and machinery displaySaturday: 9am – 2.30pmHargreaves Mall, Bendigo

ARC ConnexionsFriday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pmLibrary Gardens

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ROVING ENTERTAINERSLook out for roving entertainment throughout Rosalind Park.

PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy pop-up entertainment before the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and roving entertainment before the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

BRIDGE STREET

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Chinese dragon puppet workshopApproximately 1 hour10am, 1pm, 3pm

Chinese historical walk Approximately 1 hour9.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm

Golden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE Prize Wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

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Central Victorian Lion Team traditional Chinese performance10am – 1pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone1pm – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Discovery @ Easter10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

TTX Table Tenniscome and try10am – 5pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

BENDIGO TAFECorner McCrae & Chapel StreetsBendigo TAFE's Health and Community Centre of Excellence Showcase 10am – 4pm

BRIDGE STREETBendigo Radio Controlled Cars 10am – 4.30pm

The Zone 10am – 9pm

VW show and shine 10am – 4.30pm

BULL STREETEaster Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENSEmerge Cultural Hub Celebration 10am – 5pm

Historical walking tour – fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SANGolden Dragon Museum9.30am – 5pm

Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon11am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 10pm

PALL MALL

Pre-parade entertainment7pm – 8pm

Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession8pm – 9.30pmapproximatelyFireworks to follow

QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL

Freedom of Entry 5.30pm – 7pm (parade route)

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Bendigo Bricks10am – 5pm

Bendigo Easter Fair Society spinning wheel10am – 5pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Easter paint out10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am, 1pm

Paint Pot People10am – 3pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours1pm, 3pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 9.30pm

BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE

Easter Paint Out exhibition10am – 5pm(People's Choice Award 3.30pm)

BRIDGE STREET

Rotary Art and Craft Market 9am – 4pm

BULL STREET

Easter Bull Street Music Festival2pm – 10pm

CONSERVATORY GARDENS

Emerge Cultural Hub Celebration10am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm

Historical walking tour– fully guided5pm – 7pm

Labyrinth 10am – 5pm

DAI GUM SAN

Golden Dragon Museum9am – 11am, 3pm – 5pm

Return of the Dragon3pm approx.

MUNDY STREET

Bendigo TAFE prize wheel10am – 4pm

Carnival Central10am – 6pm

PALL MALL

Dragon Mile11am – 12.30pm

ROSALIND PARK

ARC Connexions10am – 5pm

Defence Force recruiting10am – 5pm

Community Live Zone10am – 5pm

Connected Circus10am – 5pm

Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Fusion games10am – 5pm

Goldfi elds Library Stay and Play Zone10am – 5pm

Green hat workshop10am – 5pm

Lanterns in the park10am – 5pm

Mini Commonwealth Games with Gecko Sports10am – 5pm

Mini Maestros11am

Paint Pot People10am – 5pm

Panning for treasure10am – 4pm

Premier's Active April10am – 5pm

Silent disco tours4pm

Storytelling tree12pm, 3pm

WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE

CFA children's carnival$3 per ride, 10am – 5pm

Visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au for more information

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For more details and admission fees visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

Bronze sponsorsGold sponsors

Rotary Art & Craft Market9am – 4pm

Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt9am – 3.30pm

The City of Greater Bendigo would also like to thank the Dragon City Marshalls and Lions International Clubs in the Bendigo zone for their continued support of the Laser Electrical Torchlight Lantern Procession and Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

Naming rights sponsor

Festival supporters

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Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade1pm – 3pm

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Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

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51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo | 1800 813 153 | www.bendigotourism.com

Call into the Bendigo Visitor Centre to book accommodation, tours and local experiences.

Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

EXPLORE BENDIGO AND ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER...

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Check out www.bendigotourism.com and follow Explore Bendigo on social media for inspiration, hidden secrets and insider knowledge.

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Farmer Darryl's animal farm10am – 5pm

Centre Stage, Rosalind ParkShowtimes 11am and 1pmMeet and Greet 12pm

CFA fi re truck rides$3 per ride, 9.30am – 5pm

First Aid

Multi Storey Carpark

Food

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Pedestrian Crossing

Parade Route

Baby Change

Toilets

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Bendigo Visitor Centre

Hydration Station

Bicycle Parking

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Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music10am – 5pm

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music featuring JR Reyne at 5pm10am – 6pm

Main stageChildren's entertainment and live music10am – 5pm

Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL March 30 – April 2, 2018

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Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL March 30 – April 2, 2018

BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOCIETYThe Bendigo Easter Fair Society is a community based, not for profi t organisation that has been involved in running the Easter Festival since 1871. For support, membership enquiries and information visit www.bendigoeasterfairsociety.org.au

FESTIVAL ACCESSIBILITYParade viewingAlong the parade route there will be designated viewing areas for people using motorised scooters and wheelchairs. These areas will be clearly signed. Please be considerate and keep these areas clear.Accessible locations include Alexandra Fountain, Pall Mall (at Sidney Myer Place and Bull Street intersection) and McCrae Street car park.

MarvelooLocated in the McCrae Street car park, the Marveloo is an accessible restroom catering for people with a profound disability and their carer. The facility provides accessible features such as an overhead hoist, adult change table, access ramp and automatic door.

HYDRATION STATIONA Coliban Water hydration station is available at the festival precinct to refi ll your water bottles, located in Rosalind Park near the Sidney Myer Place bridge. Don't forget to bring your own drink bottle.

LOST SOMETHING/SOMEONE?Lost persons will be accompanied to the First Aid Tent located near the Rotunda in the centre of Rosalind Park. Lost child/person wristbands will be available at the Bendigo Visitor Centre for your convenience.Lost property will be held at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

PARENTING ROOM‘The Mews’ parents' room is available for use during the festival, located behind the Bendigo Visitor Centre. Enter via Sidney Myer Place or William Vahland Place.

FIRST AIDFirst aid will be on site during the festival near the Rotunda in the centre of Rosalind Park.

INCLEMENT WEATHERIn the event of extreme weather conditions, festival events may be moved to a dry weather venue or cancelled. Please refer to the website or Facebook page for the latest information.

ROAD CLOSURESRoad closures will operate throughout the festival. Please follow detour signage during these times. For more information visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

WASTEOrganics bins have been introduced to the food court and other areas to divert valuable food material from landfi ll.Once turned into a rich compost it will be used in the parks and gardens around Bendigo – including Rosalind Park!

GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUMFriday, Saturday and Monday, 9.30am – 5pm • Sunday 9am – 11am and 3pm – 5pm • Dai Gum San

There are great activities being hosted at the Golden Dragon Museum throughout the festival, including dragon puppet workshops and Chinese historical walks. Check out the daily schedules for more details.

CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL AND AWAKENING OF THE DRAGONSaturday 11am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm • Dai Gum San

A morning family festival of Chinese culture, along with an afternoon spectacular of Bendigo Chinese Association and visiting lion teams performance concluding with a spectacular of 100,000 fi recrackers used to wake Sun Loong for the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade.

RETURN OF THE DRAGONSunday, conclusion of the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade• Dai Gum San

Come and see spectacular performances by the Bendigo Chinese Association lion team combined with visiting lion teams from all over Australia. They will be helping return Sun Loong to his lair for hibernation until he emerges again for the next event.

DAI GUM SAN CHINESE PRECINCT, BRIDGE STREET

HIGHLIGHTSNEED TO KNOW

FREE BICYCLE PARKINGAvoid the hassles of driving and parking with event bicycle parking available in Rosalind Park 10am – 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is unsupervised. Remember your bike locks and enjoy the ride!

PARKING During the festival, two multi-storey car parks will be open with free parking:

Hargreaves Street (opposite the Bendigo Library) and Edward Street (Corner of Edward Street and Queen Street)

Hours of operationFriday, 6am – 6pmSaturday, 7am – 10.30pm

Sunday, 6am – 6pmMonday, 6am – 6pm

Please note the Queen Elizabeth Oval car park will be closed from 6am Saturday March 31 until 5pm Sunday April 1 for parade assembly.

The McCrae Street car park will be available for accessible parking only, all day Good Friday. Easter Saturday until 4.30pm only (after this time no exit will be possible until after 10.30pm due to the road closure for the Laser Electrical Torchlight Parade). Closed all day Easter Sunday due to the Gala Parade.

For more information visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIAFor information about local transport services visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

PARK 'N' TRAM ITPark outside the CBD near one of fi ve tram stops and catch the tram into town. The Easter Weekend Vintage Talking Tram ticket is valid from Good Friday to Easter Monday with trams departing regularly.

A shuttle service is available from the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade. Park your car at either end of the tram tracks and catch the tram to and from the parade between 9.20am – 2.40pm, Easter Sunday.

Adults: $2, concession/child: $1. For more information or to pre-purchase tickets visit www.bendigotramways.com or call 03 5442 2821.

SMOKE FREE FESTIVALThis is a smoke-free community festival. Please be respectful of others and smoke outside the precinct.

GET SOCIALShare your festival experience using #bendigoeasterfestival and #explorebendigo

#sunloongdragon – Bendigo's Imperial Dragon#goldendragonmuseum – home to Sun Loong

www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

March 30 –April 2, 2018

Note: Information is correct at printing. No responsibility will be taken for any errors or alterations.

MORE INFORMATIONFor all of the latest festival information, changes or cancellations, follow us on Facebook facebook.com/bendigoeasterfestival or visit www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

Bendigo TAFE

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDSDon't forget to wind your clock back 1 hour at 3am Sunday April 1.

BENDIGO ADVERTISER GALA PARADESunday, 1pm • Parade route (see map)

Experience a festival tradition fi lled with colour and excitement. Arrive early to gain a vantage spot to experience the amazing Sun Loong, the world’s longest Chinese imperial dragon, as he weaves through Bendigo’s historic streetscapes.

LASER ELECTRICAL TORCHLIGHT LANTERN PROCESSION AND FIREWORKSSaturday, 8pm • Parade route (see map)

This procession lights up Bendigo’s streetscape magnifi cently. Divided into three distinct sections, it is designed to pay tribute, entertain and celebrate tradition. It concludes with a fi reworks display over Rosalind Park.

VISION AUSTRALIA EASTER EGG HUNTFriday and Saturday, 9am – 3.30pm • Rosalind Park

Now over two days, join the exciting search for 170,000 Cadbury Easter eggs! Tickets available from Friday February 16. For times and ticket details contact the Bendigo Visitor Centre or visit www.bendigotourism.com

ROTARY ART AND CRAFT MARKETFriday and Sunday, 9am – 4pm • Bridge Street/Park Road

Stroll through and discover artistic pieces, crafts, unique items and much more. A range of food vendors including the Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst BBQ will be on off er. You may just unearth a unique treasure that has everyone asking ‘Where did you fi nd that?’

MARIMEKKO DESIGN ICON 1951 – 2018March 3 – June 11, 2018 • Bendigo Art Gallery

Established during the golden age of post-war modernism, Marimekko is the Finnish textile and fashion company that achieved international fame in the 1960s and 1970s with its bold screen prints and pop-art style graphics. The exhibition features more than 60 outfi ts, swathes of original fabrics, homewares, sketches and other archival materials.

FREEDOM OF ENTRYSaturday, 5.30pm • Queen Elizabeth Oval/parade route

The Australian Army’s 2nd Force Support Battalion will exercise their right to Freedom of Entry to the City of Greater Bendigo. The ceremonial parade is the most honourable distinction that a city may bestow on a contingent of the Australian Defence Force. For those on the sidelines, it’s set to be a spectacular event involving marching troops, military vehicles and the army banner.

GECKO SPORTS – MINI COMMONWEALTH GAMES Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm • Rosalind Park

Warm up for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and try your hand at some of the sports that will be featured at the games. Action-packed fun inspiring kids to be confi dent and active.

LANTERNS IN THE PARKFriday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm • Rosalind Park

Be creative while designing your very own lantern! Join a local artist to make a lantern you can take home or bring along to the procession on Easter Saturday night.

This workshop is supported by the Regional Centre for Culture Program, a Victorian Government initiative in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Greater Bendigo.

CFA CHILDREN'S CARNIVALAshley's Kids Rides: Friday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm • Saturday, 10am – 9.30pm • William Vahland Place • $3 per rideFire truck rides: Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am – 5pm • Rosalind Park • $3 per ride

The CFA’s truck is a festival tradition, and don’t forget to visit Ashley's Kids Rides for plenty of fun and entertainment.

CARNIVAL CENTRALFriday and Saturday, 10am – 10pm • Sunday, 10am – 6pm • Mundy Street, Bendigo

To enjoy the excitement of the carnival atmosphere, head to Carnival Central on Mundy Street. Delight in the thrill of the rides and try your luck along sideshow alley.

EASTER BULL STREETMUSIC FESTIVALSaturday and Sunday, 2pm – 10pm • Bull Street, Bendigo

One of the biggest events of the festival with the best live bands and entertainment, this year headlined by the Australian Bon Jovi Show and SOS Abba Tribute. The festival also includes local wineries and craft beers, clowns and face painting for the kids. The whole of Bull Street comes alive!

EMERGE CULTURAL HUB CELEBRATION!Friday and Saturday, 10am – 5pm • Sunday, 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 5pm • Conservatory Gardens

The Bendigo community is made up of diverse cultures and traditions. Immerse yourself in interactive activities, music and dance performances and celebrate what makes these cultures wonderful and unique.