July to December 2010
JULY
BLACKPOWDER OPEN
• DATE/TIME 3-4 Jul (9am-4pm each day)
• VENUE Castlemaine
• CONTACT Wally Dunstan (p) 03 5473 4339
BURKE AND WILLS ANNIVERSARY DINNER
• DATE/TIME 9Jul (approx 6.30pm-10pm)
• VENUE Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Dinner, short re-enactment of Burke's farewell dinner and visual presentation linked to commentary presented by Royal Society - artworks, snippets of early 20thC Burke & Wills films and best of the 1980's B&W film starring jack Thompson. Other activities will also be held in the Mount Alexander Shire during August, 2010
• CONTACT Claire Baker (p) 03 5471 1727 (Tickets on sale from the Theatre Royal)
STEAM TRAIN FOR KIDS
• DATE/TIME 10-11 Jul (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Maldon Railway Station
• DETAILS All the train rides plus lots of other fun activities
• CONTACT Garry Aitchison (p) 03 5470 6658 (f) 03 5470 6272 (e) marketing@vgr.com.au
DIABETES MINI EXPO
• DATE/TIME 16 July
• VENUE Campbells Creek Community Centre
• CONTACT Andrea Long (p) 03 5479 1000 (f) 03 5472 3221 (e) along@cdch.com.au
CAMBODIAN KIDS CLOTHES SALE (donated - seconds and old stock)
• DATE/TIME 22-25 Jul
• VENUE Castlemaine Town Hall
SOUTHERN CROSSE 1
• DATE/TIME 23-25 Jul (daylight-8pm)
• VENUE Newstead Racecourse Recreation Reserve
• DETAILS Horse endurance rides - 90km plus support rides
• CONTACT (p) 03 5475 1222 camtonz@bigpond.com
AUGUST
KALIMNA PARK PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
• DATE/TIME 7 Aug (for 2weeks)
• VENUE Castlemaine Market Building
• DETAILS Photography exhibition
• CONTACT Robyn Lewis 03 5472 4024 (e) intouch@netcon.net.au
CASTLEMAINE FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL - "WINTER BLISS"
• DATE/TIME 8 Aug (5-7pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Art Gallery
• DETAILS Featuring Maggie Jackson. Drinks and finger food provided. $20 or $15 for 'Friends' & Concession tickets.
• CONTACT Tickets at the door or through 'Fergus Frog' in Barker St.
ROSE PAINTING EXHIBITION LAUNCH
• DATE/TIME 5-9 Aug
• VENUE Buda Historic Home & Garden Hunter St Castlemaine
• DETAILS An invitation to artists to paint roses found in the Buda Garden for exhibition and sale at BudaFest August 27-29 2011
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1024 (e) admin@budacastlmaine.org
CASTLEMAINE HEATLH & WELL BEING EXPO
• DATE/TIME 14-15 Aug (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Town Hall
• DETAILS Range of alternative therapies, building & lifestyle, crystals, etc.
• CONTACT Michael Coles (p/f) 03 5475 2141 sevencirclesoz@harboursat.com.au
CASTLEMAINE 6 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
• DATE/TIME 22 Aug (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Campbells Creek
• DETAILS Suitable for young, old, beginner and professional
• CONTACT Aaron Davies (m) 0410 425 985 (e) shwinboy@netspace.net.au
SEPTEMBER
GARDEN RAMBLE
• DATE/TIME 11 Sep
• VENUE Buda Historic Home and Garden Hunter St Castlemaine
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1032 (e) admin@budacastlemaine.org
JOSINE McEWAN LECTURE
• DATE/TIME 11 Sep
• VENUE Buda Historic Home & Garden Hunter St Castlemaine
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1032 (e) admin@budacastlemaine.org
METCALFE VINTAGE TRACTOR PULL
• DATE/TIME 19 Sep (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Metcalfe Recreation Reserve
• DETAILS Great family day - food, stalls, rides, entertainment
• CONTACT Neil Girvan (p) 03 5423 2242 (e) gunnahdo@activ8.net.au
BRUNCH AT CHARTER HOUSE
• DATE/TIME 26 Sep (11am-1pm)
• VENUE Charter House, Glenluce
• DETAILS Finger food and wine will be served at this lovely rural location at 11am for the cost of $15 for members or $20 for non members (Tickets and directions available from Fergus Frog or John Collier)
• CONTACT John (p) 03 5472 1965 (e) sharval@dodo.com.au
OCTOBER
CHOPPED ROD AND CUSTOM SHOW
• DATE/TIME 1st Weekend in October (commences Friday evening)
• VENUE Newstead Recreation Reserve
• CONTACT Ryan (m) 0400 103 590
SPARKLING SPRING LUNCH
• DATE/TIME 2 Oct
• VENUE Lake Cairn Curran Vineyard
• DETAILS Local seasonal and organic produce matched to Lake Cairn Curran wines. Locally sourced nibbles, slow cooked beef bourguignon and a dessert selection (special dietary needs by arrangement) Enjoy the view overlooking the vineyard and lake
• CONTACT Sarah (e) sarah@lakecairncurranvineyard.com.au
RUN THE MAINE FUN RUN
• DATE/TIME 3 Oct (9am-12noon) 5km/10km
• VENUE
• DETAILS Raising funds for Castlemaine Health
• CONTACT Libby Moran (m) 0439 653 389 (e) runthemaine@yahoo.com
•STEAM TRAIN FOR KIDS
• DATE/TIME 2-3 Oct (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Maldon Railway Station
• DETAILS Fun for all the family
• CONTACT Garry Aitchison(p) 03 5470 6658 (e) marketing@vgr.com.au
SENIORS WEEK OPEN DAY
• DATE/TIME 6 Oct
• VENUE Buda Historic Home & Garden Hunter St Castlemaine
• DETAILS
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1024 (e) admin@budacastlmaine.org
VICTORIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION COUNTRY TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
DATE/TIME 9-10 October
• VENUE Castlemaine Golf Club
• DETAILS Country teams from all over Victoria
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME Daily for a week
• VENUE Mount Alexander Shire
• DETAILS Community events, concerts, expos and more
• CONTACT Claire p) 03 5471 1735
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
• DATE/TIME 15-17 Oct (7am-5.30pm daily)
• VENUE Camp Reserve, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Food and refreshments available
• CONTACT Debbie Hamilton (m) 0419 541 333 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au
HENRY HANDEL RICHARDSON CELEBRATION 2010
• DATE/TIME 15-17 Oct (7.30pm Fri to 11am Sun)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS The author's life in Maldon
• CONTACT Margaret Taylor (p) 03 5472 3942 (e) hhrmaldon@hotmail.com
147TH MALDON & BARINGHUP AGRICULTURAL SHOW
• DATE/TIME 17 Oct (9 am onwards)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS A great day out
• CONTACT Kate McColl (p/f) 03 5475 2483 (e) kmccoll@gcom.net.au
SUSTAINABILITY EXPO
• DATE/TIME Oct (TBC)
• VENUE
• DETAILS Inspiring workshops and exhibitions on sustainability
• CONTACT Helena Read (m) 0400 062 930 (p) 03 5470 6978
STEINER SCHOOL OPEN DAY
• DATE/TIME 20 Oct (9am-4pm)
• VENUE Steiner School, Muckleford
• DETAILS School tours on open day
• CONTACT Bea Carr p) 03 5470 6235 (f) 03 5470 6237 (e) enquiries@castlemainesteinerschool.com.au
PICNIC AT MUCKLEFORD
• DATE/TIME 23 Oct (10am-4pm)
• VENUE Muckleford Railway Station
• DETAILS Heritage vehicles, machinery, food & wine, entertainment
• CONTACT Garry Aitchison(p) 03 5470 6658 (e) marketing@vgr.com.au
CASTLEMAINE KINDERGARTEN FETE
• DATE/TIME 23 Oct (10am-2pm)
• DETAILS Stalls, food, jumping castle and auction
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1495
BUS TRIP TO "ARDEN" TOOLANGI THE HOME BUILT BY C.J. DENNIS
• DATE/TIME 23 Oct
• VENUE
• DETAILS
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1024 (e) admin@budacastlmaine.org
QUILT EXHIBITION
• DATE/TIME 23-24 Oct 10am-4pm)
• VENUE St Mary's Hall Castlemaine
• DETAILS Biennial exhibition by local quilters
• CONTACT Ros Coffey (p) 03 5473 4207 (e) roscof@vic.chariot.net.au
MT TARRENGOWER HILL CLIMB
• DATE/TIME 16-17 Oct Sat 12pm-4pm Sun 9am-4pm
• VENUE Mt Tarrengower Maldon
• DETAILS Mt Tarrengower Historic Hill Climb
• CONTACT Robert Sales (p/f) 03 5476 2007 (e) rsales@netcon.net.au
155TH CASTLEMAINE SHOW
• DATE/TIME 29-30 Oct (Fri 6.30pm-midnight, Sat 9.30am-3pm)
• VENUE Camp Reserve, Castlemaine
• DETAILS Street Parade 6.30pm Friday
• CONTACT Debbie Hamilton (m) 0419 541 333 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au
MALDON FOLK FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 29 Oct-1 Nov (day & evening)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS Four days of song, music, dance & workshops. Wide variety including traditional folk, bludgrass, celtic, blues and roots, country folk, contemporary and world with performers from all over Australia.
• CONTACT Lynda Bullen (p) 03 5475 1167 (e) mail@maldonfolkfestival.com
MALDON PRIMARY SCHOOL MARKET & FAIR
• DATE/TIME 30 oct (8am-3pm)
• VENUE Maldon Primary school
• DETAILS Art & craft, food, music & activities
• CONTACT Claire Bayliss (p) 03 5475 1484
NOVEMBER
CASTLEMAINE FESTIVAL OF GARDENS
• DATE/TIME 30 Oct-7 Nov (daily, 10am-4pm)
• VENUE Mount Alexander Shire
• DETAILS Selected private gardens plus additional activities
• CONTACT Robyn Tresidder (p) 03 5472 1108 (e) cdfg@festivalofgardens.org
CHERRY TENNANT'S DROUGHT GARDEN
• DATE/TIME 30 Oct-7 Nov (daily, 1pm-45pm)
• VENUE Cherry Tennant's Studio Gallery Castlemaine
• DETAILS Grows with no town water
• CONTACT Cherry Tennant (p) 03 5470 6642 (e) cherant@netcon.net.au
CASTLEMAINE STEINER SPRING FAIR
• DATE/TIME 6 Nov (10am-3pm)
• VENUE Castlemaine Steiner School, Muckleford
• DETAILS Childrens activities, food, music, fun
• CONTACT Bea Carr (p) 03 5470 6235 (f) 03 5470 6237 (e) enquiries@castlemainesteinerschool.com.au
"SERENADE BY MOONLIGHT" OPERA @ BUDA
• DATE/TIME 6 Nov evening
• VENUE Buda Historic Home & Garden Hunter St Castlemaine
• DETAILS
• CONTACT (p) 03 5472 1024 (e) admin@budacastlmaine.org
RELAY FOR LIFE
• DATE/TIME 12-13 Nov (4pm-12midday, times subject to change)
• VENUE Camp Reserve, Castlmaine
• CONTACT Debbie Hamilton (m) 0413 541 333 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au
SAWPIT GULLY FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
• DATE/TIME 14 Nov (10am-3pm)
• VENUE Sawpit Gully Reserve, Elphinstone
• DETAILS Family Festival - food, wine, entertainment
• CONTACT Ron Paine (m) 0409 148 690 (f) 03 5423 2015 (e) painerl@bigpond.com
CASTLEMAINE ROTARY TRUCK SHOW
• DATE/TIME 20-21 Nov
• VENUE Campbells Creek Reserve
• DETAILS The biggest truck show in Victoria (some say Australia). Heaps of trucks and rides for the kids. Truck procession on Sunday 21 Nov with 110 trucks through the middle of Castlemaine.
• CONTACT Matt Driscoll (m) 0417 041 725 (e) psi@mmnet.com.au
MALDON SHOPPING SPREE
• DATE/TIME 25 Nov (5.15pm-8.30pm)
• VENUE Maldon
• DETAILS Discounts, bargains, music & fun
• CONTACT Claire Bayliss(p) 03 5475 1484
DECEMBER
61st CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
• DATE/TIME Second Saturday in December
• VENUE Camp Reserve
• DETAILS Pure breed dog show
CAROLS IN THE PARK
• DATE/TIME 15 Dec (8pm)
• VENUE Victory Park Castlemaine
• CONTACT Bill Maltby (m) 0407 349 969 (e) sales@stuartrealestate.com.au
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
• DATE/TIME Sunday before Christmas
• VENUE Maldon Shire Gardens
• CONTACT (p) 03 5475 2262 (e) jen.fitz@bigpond.net.au
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS
• DATE/TIME 31 Dec (7pm-12.30am)
• VENUE Camp Reserve
• DETAILS Free fun family night sponsored by Maxi IGA
• CONTACT Debbie Hamilton (m) 0419 541 333 (e) debbiehamilton@gcom.net.au