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Australian Sheep & Wool Show
July. Showcasing sheep, goats and alpacas as well as offering a great variety of general interest exhibits including fashion clothing, food, wine plus competitions and demonstrations
www.sheepshow.com
Bendigo Agricultural Show
October. Held over two days, the Agricultural Show includes animals, horse events, craft exhibits, vehicle displays, competitions, rides and fireworks.
www.bendigoshow.org.au
Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival
November. A 4 day grass-roots music festival with live performances by over a hundred artists at various venues, family-friendly concerts and workshops.
www.bendigoblues.com
Bendigo Craft Beer & Cider Festival
March. An amazing range of award winning craft beers and ciders from all over the state and beyond are brought together for a fun-filled day of tastings, gourmet food, live music and entertainment for kids. It is held at the Tom Flood Sports Centre.
www.bendigocraftbeerfestival.com.au
Bendigo Easter Festival
March / April. This is the oldest continuous running community festival in Australia and it celebrates Bendigo's unique Chinese heritage and its community spirit. Events cater for the whole family and showcase Bendigo's history, arts, culture and lifestyle. There are childrens shows and activities, markets, live music, fireworks and a gala parade with floats, clowns, marching bands and the Sun Loong dragon.
www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au