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We're having a party this Easter and everyone is invited!
The Easter weekend will be filled with activities to honour the festival's Past, Present and Future.
The party will get started on Good Friday with Hazeldene's Family Day at Lake Weeroona. The Easter Egg Hunt is always a favourite for young children as they search to find the tastiest Easter treat - chocolate! Kids will be enchanted by the entertainment on stage throughout the day. Adults can stroll around the market, covet the classic cars or be captivated by the art.
Rosalind Park will be a mass of celebration at the festival's official 140th birthday party. There will be loads of party games, fun activities and great entertainment so make sure you come along and wish the Bendigo Easter Festival a very Happy Birthday!
Dance, drums, Lion Teams and 100,000 crackers are all part of the Chinese Spring Festival and the Awakening of the Dragon as Bendigo celebrates its Chinese heritage on Easter Sunday. As the sun sets on a day full of colour and culture, find your place along the road to cheer on the convoy of illuminated floats in the Torchlight Procession concluding with a spectacular fireworks display over the City.
The festivals 140th celebrations will finish with a gorgeous display of colour as Sun Loong makes his 40th appearance in the Gala Parade.
You will take a short journey through the past, present and future of the parade with a wonderful display of floats celebrating Bendigo's rich past and prosperous future.
Bendigo Bank proudly sponsors the Bendigo Easter Festival.
Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (1)
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Bendigo Ninesevensix Join chef Lasthia Kahaduwa Poodduwage aboard Bendigo ninesevensix a refurbished 1952 Melbourne SW6 tram donated to Bendigo in 1996 for conversion to a restaurant tram, which was completed in 1998.
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Entertainment (2)
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Discovery Science & Technology Centre With a philosophy of 100% hands-on fun, Discovery offers over 100 fascinating hands-on exhibits that will keep kids busy for hours.
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The Capital - Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre The Capital - Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre:
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Galleries, Museums and Collections (4)
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Bendigo Art Gallery Bendigo Art Gallery, established in 1887, is one of the largest and oldest regional galleries in Australia.
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Bendigo Pottery Established in 1858, Bendigo Pottery offers a unique visitor experience of both historic and modern ceramic production. Features at the pottery include:
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Golden Dragon Museum Since the goldfields in the 1850's to the present day, Chinese heritage has been an integral part of Bendigo's history.
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La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre The La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre is a multi purpose contemporary visual arts facility. Located in the heart of Bendigo s arts precinct, it features two galleries, two sculpture courtyards, an auditorium and an artist in residence apartment and studio.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (3)
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Bendigo Tramways Vintage 'Talking' Tram Sit back and relax as you journey through the past 150 years aboard a majestic Vintage 'Talking' Tram.
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Central Deborah Gold Mine At Central Deborah Gold Mine you have the unique opportunity of exploring a real gold mine.
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Joss House A visit to the Bendigo Joss House (Chinese house of Prayer) provides a glimpse into the Chinese culture and tradition.
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Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries (1)
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Bendigo Winery Tours ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE: The all-inclusive package:
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (2)
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Australian Sheep and Wool Show Since 1877, the Sheep Show has been showcasing Australia's top wool growers and prime lamb producers and now attracts thousands of fans of woollen fashion, food and fibre.
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Victorian Alpaca Colourbration Spring Carnival 2010 Alpaca Colourbration 2010 comes to Bendigo in August! Now the 3rd largest alpaca event in Australia with over 500 alpacas of all colours on show. A wonderful opportunity to experience alpacas up close and learn about these wonderful animals, as well as lifestyle and industry opportunities.
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Festivals and Celebrations (5)
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Awakening of the Dragon The two-hour show begins with the Clan McLeod Highland Pipe Band and includes spectacular lion dancing, dragon dancing and performances by our dancing team. Performances are by our local teams and visiting teams. All of this is a wonderful display of colour, movement and many strings of 10,000 firecrackers!! A prelude to the main Monday Easter Procession.
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Bendigo Easter Festival 2010 We're having a party this Easter and everyone is invited!
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Bendigo in Summer Summer in Bendigo will be alive with enriching experiences for everyone with a fantastic array of cultural, sporting, musical, food and wine and children's events.
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Bendigo Queer Film Festival 2010 The Bendigo Queer Film Festival will be held on the weekend of the 9th, 10th and 11th of April 2010. Curated and run in partnership with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, this event is more than just about film. Associated events in 2010 include a Short Bits Film Festival, Art Exhibition, local club night to dance and socialise with Friends Alike Bendigo Central Victoria, Patrons Breakfast and of course the several screenings of international and locally made gay film. Held in Victoria's premier regional city, Bendigo, this event caters to locals, regional and metropolitan guests as well as visitors from interstate and overseas.
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Chinese New Year Bendigo Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Golden Dragon Museum. Special events will include a Chinese Processional Costume Parade, a banquet and a traditional Yum Cha luncheon.
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Sporting Events (1)
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Bendigo International Madison The Bendigo International Madison is the largest cycling athletic carnival in the world and is held at the Tom Flood Sport Centre. Exciting International cycling with Olympic and world champions competing. Big screen entertainment Sunday evening. Friday night criterium bike race is staged through the city centre. Concludes with Massive Fireworks Display
Visitor Information
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Visitor Information Centres (1)
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Bendigo Visitor Information and Interpretive Centre Start your Bendigo experience by visiting one of the grandest Visitor Centre's in Australia. Bendigo Visitor Information & Interpretive Centre is housed in the former historic Post Office, which showcases Victorian architecture at its best. This iconic building was testament to Bendigo's status as the richest City in the world during the 1850's.