Festivals by Name

 

21-22 March 2009
The Lonsdale Street Glendi is essentially one big street party for alll ages. Lonsdale Street traders extend onto the street, selling Greek food and sweets, and this year introduces the Tastes Of the Aegean trade marquee – where all things Greek and edible will be celebrated giving the opportunity to taste and buy some Greek deli favourites.

27-29 March 2009
Including jazz, rock, blues, folk, gospel and everything in between, this music festival set in the coastal town of Apollo Bay features both national and international artists. The festival also includes comedy, visual arts, street performance and kids' events.

27 March – 5 April
Based in Horsham in Western Victoria, the festival changes theme each year and offers an integrated program of events including performances, exhibitions, installations and new media. It aims to develop community identity and promote regional arts practice and participation.

16-25 October 2009
Australia's only regional disability arts festival encompassing all levels of performance experience, it showcases the work of artists with disabilities. The program includes music, performance, visual arts, community events, film and workshops. It is based in Horsham.

9-10 May 2009
Step back in time and come alive in Ballarat at the annual Heritage Weekend when the city celebrates its colourful heritage in events, workshops and tours. The Ballarat Heritage Weekend is the perfect time to explore Australia’s oldest regional city and its marvellous 1850s architecture, heritage listed homes and gardens, culture and history.

4 September - 4 October 2009
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale will present a core program of 20 exhibitions as well as an exciting new Fringe program of more than 50 shows. The entire program is free. With events in Ballarat, Daylesford, Trentham, Creswick, Clunes and Smeaton, the Biennale supports photographers at all levels with educational programs and open exhibition opportunities where they can present their work alongside photographic artists of national and international renown.

20-29 November 2009
The cultural sites, suburban streets and industrial sprawl of Melbourne's western suburbs are the venues for this community-based, contemporary arts and cultural festival.

21 June 2009
From 11am-4pm the creative personalities of Blackwood will come together for a day of festivities featuring impressive outdoor metal sculptures, basketry, live music, gourmet foods, wine tasting, tarot readings and massage. The Blackwood Sculpture Festival is a chance for locals and visitors of all ages to experience this community and artistic hub within the picturesque setting of Forest Edge Country House, 26 Martin Street, Blackwood. Entry is free. For more information, call 03 9645 4466

8-11 January 2009
Is an annual event held on the second weekend in January. The 2009 festival was in Daylesford. It featured 40 workshops and 6 concerts including songs from around the world, Indigenous songs, songs from the Millennium Chorus and Schools Chorus, song writing and accompaniment, singing technique, choir issues, children's festival, under 25 program, choirs concerts and more.

13-15 February 2009
A community festival in south east Victoria that celebrates blues music, arts and entertainment. It includes street theatre, a blues competition, instrument workshops and activities for the whole family.