Special Event

Food. Fun. Carnival. Melbourne Easter Show is returning in 2019 to the luscious greens of the Cranbourne Racecourse. Come and join us for all the food, fun and carnival you can handle over the Easter Long Weekend. This free entry event provides the community with the experiences, interactions and a fun-filled day with a wide range of children’s activities, interactive demonstrations, roving entertainers, carnival rides, face painters, storytelling, Easter Egg Hunts and much, much more! Food. With an amazing array of cuisines, you are certain to find something delicious to dine on. From glorious doughnuts to slow-cooked meats, you will be mouth watering at every vendor. Find your spot on the luscious green lawns which will have some of Melbourne’s best food and drinks offering mouth-watering food choices. You will be spoilt for choices! Fun. Experience the show and all it has to offer! Get your hands dirty, join the sand sculpting workshops and learn how to make your own sand masterpiece. Experience the exhilaration of the reptile show, watch Luke wrangle and introduce you to his “friends” which includes four different venomous snakes as well as an assortment of hand- raised spencer monitors, goannas, lizards and Jack, the saltwater crocodile. Get your singing voices and dancing shoes on, Fairy Emma will be leading the magical adventures in fairyland where your children’s imaginations can be set wild. Prefer to cuddle with the bunnies and goats? Visit farmer Sue and her gorgeous animal friends, where you can pat, feed and cuddle all her farm friends. Speaking of bunnies, come and join in the hunt for the special golden Easter Eggs. Grab a bucket, put your hunting goggles on and find as many Easter Eggs as possible to help Mr Easter Bunny unlock the special vault of eggs. To cap off your experience at the show, come experience the adrenaline of the MONSTER TRUCKS and their Jet Car!!!! Carnival. Experience the thrill of the rides, the rush of the air streaming past your face and the smiles of joy on the children’s faces. All your favourite carnival rides will be there, so enjoy a scenic ride on the Ferris wheel or be daring & jump on a thrill ride, there will be something for all levels of Daredevils. So come and experience all the Melbourne Easter Show has to offer, experience the food, fun, and carnival, create your own experiences with family and friends. To book tickets to the Easter Egg Hunt head to https://melbourneeastershow.eventbrite.com.au Age-appropriate sessions will be run over the entire weekend. For more details head to our website www.melbourneeastershow.com.au

The biggest and best destash of fabric, beads, craft supplies and more... Fabric and craft de-stashing events held around WA. The most guilt free place to find others with to much fabric, to many beads, to many papers for scrapbooking, to much wool for knitting and all are either de-stashing or adding to their already growing pile......so what are you waiting for come join them in one way or another. Clear out that excess fabric, beading, patterns, machines, wool, quilting goodies, scrapbooking supplies and craft surplus all at one amazing venue, with the most amazing sellers and buyers all in one place...See you all at the next one :)

The Hunter Valley Easter Fest 2019 is a family fun festival packed with things to see and do. Featuring live stage performances, character shows, amusement rides, activities, entertainment, animal nursery, art, markets, delicious foods and of course the outstanding wines of Dalwood Estate. Full Program to be announced soon. Dalwood Estate, formerly Wyndham Estate is an uncompromisingly beautiful and historic vineyard. It has been home to many major events and concerts over its proud history. We are looking for quality vendors to supply Food, General Markets, Art and Crafts. Limited Stall sites available. To find out more and register your interest contact Adrian Black adrian@easterfest.net

The White Sands Festival is held on the Sports Ground at Huskisson and is essentially a large market with over 120 stalls, plus entertainment all day and various interesting exhibits. These exhibits include vintage, hot-rod and display cars together with bikes, vintage machinery, power boats and much more. On stage there are local and out-of-town groups who sing, perform and play for your entertainment as well as massed Scottish Bands marching and playing on and around the large field, the entertainment continues throughout the day. Preceding the events at the sports ground there is a large and noisy parade that passes through town with marching groups, bands, floats and community groups to bring the large crowd to the main event. All 5m x 5m sites are on grass with over 120 sites available. Most stalls have adjacent parking. Huskisson is a popular seaside town on the South Coast of NSW, and it is still just $80 for a full day trading.

The Easter Bunny is taking over the Botanic Garden this Easter Monday! He has set up a whole trail of activities for the kids and will be available for a photo shoot at the end of the trail. The activity trail will introduce different Easter customs from all around the world. Get a ticket for your little ones and let them find out what kids in Greece, Germany, or England do at Easter. Of course, he has added some traditional Aussie Easter game. To keep the parents entertained, he has organized a whole market where they can browse, shop, and have snacks! Stall holders book here; https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=464724&fbclid=IwAR35TdAHUjNkxOx77kkxdMDeRqdV-z6RRnwO_pbXgHgqiAvtf70DKxgpNc4

Springwood Foundation Day represents a huge day for the lower Blue Mountains community to participate in the festival that celebrates the spirit of our town. Whether young or old, you will find much to see & do as you stroll through Springwood on the day. The main road is closed to traffic from 7 am to 5 pm, allowing pedestrians to enjoy over 130 stalls, a wonderful range of food from around the world, live entertainment including 3 main stages with 25+ performances on the day, local bands, singers, dance groups, rides for the kiddies & much, much more. Applications NOW OPEN! - Food and Market Stalls, Street Performers and Stage Entertainers. Applications close 4 weeks before the event, 1st April 2019. Springwood Foundation Day gives local and regional organisations and businesses a chance to show the diversity that makes up our community. If you are involved in a local community group, run a local business, or make beautiful things, then book a stall and show what you do. With thousands of people roaming the main street, there is also an opportunity for a wide variety of food to be sampled on the day. Application Forms can be found on our website.

Paws in the Park Get ready for some four-legged fun at the loveable Paws in the Park event on Sunday 5 May. Treat your pooch to a fun day out at the Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park between 9am and 1pm, entry via Cawdor Road. There will be more than 50 information stalls and displays, as well as demonstrations, free vet checks, tips on pet ownership, pet competitions, children's activities, food stalls, photo booth fun and more! The 3km pet walk will commence at 9am. Don’t miss special guest, Dr Harry Cooper OAM at this year’s Paws in the Park. Everyone’s favourite TV vet will hold a meet and greet with local four-legged residents as well as their owners and will be a guest judge in the competitions on the day. Competitions start from 10am under the big marquee in the arena. Categories you can enter your pet in are: - Scruffiest dog - Best trick - Cutest face - Tallest dog For more information phone Camden Council's Events Officer on 4654 7643. More information to come.

Celebrating the Mum's of Macarthur and beyond! Come and enjoy a day of chilling out by the lake, market stalls, live music, kids activities and more. Give mum a great day out to remember. This is FREE ENTRY Family Event. The following ticket options are available, you do not need to book one of these options, they are for those who are wanting to add to their day out. If you would like to secure a private picnic space, attend High Tea in The Bowden Centre or a flower crown workshop, book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/464783 Stallholders applications Book Now: https://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3363890/

BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECTACULAR Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of art, performance, colour and light at illuminate Wollondilly, Picton’s award-winning arts and cultural festival, taking place on Saturday 18 May 2019. Experience the township of Picton transformed with spectacular performing arts and live music, delicious local and international food, market stalls selling unique and eclectic items, and fun activities for all ages. As night falls, watch landmark buildings come to life with breathtaking digital projections from emerging and established local artists. This brilliant visual display will be curated by renowned multimedia artist Khaled Sabsabi, known for his immersive, engaging and enlightening visual experiences. The town’s glowing buildings will be the backdrop for the crowd-pleasing lantern parade, where children and adults parade through the festival footprint with paper lanterns they have created. The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over our historic town. Now in its fifth year, the reinvigorated illuminate Wollondilly 2019 is set to delight attendees like never before, with exciting new activities for the whole family and even more awe-inspiring lighting projections. New additions include LED dancers, street performers, DJ activation truck, silent disco and more. Illuminate Wollondilly is a free event and will run from 12 pm to 9 pm. In the three days leading up to the festival, local artworks will be displayed in Picton Shire Hall alongside a selection of artisan market stalls, showcasing the rich talent of the area. Stallholder EOI are open - Applications can be filled in from our website.

INAUGURAL Food and Wine Market in the heart of the INNER WEST To continue our Twilight Series, we will be holding a Food + Wine Market on Saturday 18 May, 2019 between 12-6pm. Located outside our venue, with both patrons of our RSL (over 40,000 membership base) as well as people along Canterbury Road seeing the event, this Food + Wine Market speaks to what the Inner West loves- a day of great food and beverage tasting (with the opportunity for attendees to purchase or order for the future) with live music! The focus of this market is simple; boutique producer of food and wine. Entry is free, and for $10 attendees receive a free glass for tastings, plus 5 tokens worth $1 each. We are looking that each tasting will cost between $1-2, and each full standard glass between $6-8 as a guide. Each stallholder will receive 80c from each dollar voucher. There is also the ability to sell future orders with attendees. This event is child and pet friendly, speaking further to the local demographic. Live music will be played throughout the event. The opportunity for sales and building of your brand awareness is strong. Stallholder applications are now open- so check out our website for more information!

The AnnanROMA festival is bigger and better this year! Running over two days for the first time since it began 12 years ago, the festival will showcase the best in the business! International cuisines,BBQ and smoked meats, burgers, desserts, gourmet condiments and more. Brewers and bubbles, cider. craft beer and wine cellar doors all showcasing their delicious products for you to enjoy. The stunning backdrop of The Australian Botanic Gardens Mt Annan is the perfect venue to host this festival. We have a kids zone for the families, live music and demonstrations. VIP experiences will be launched soon, including child minding packages so parents can enjoy the festival whilst the kids have a great time!

A massive Show with everything on wheels from amazing Show Cars, Trucks, Bikes & Retro Caravans! A great day for the whole family with something for everyone. Back by popular demand - "Fat Albert" playing centre stage on Sunday. See the Proclaimer Tuff Truck and 4WD displays. Auto Industry Trade Stalls, Market Stalls, Licensed Bar, International Food Stalls and Kids Carnival Rides. Book tickets online and save on 2 day weekend passes: https://goldcoasttickets.com.au/event/9104

The event showcases the finest handmade crafts from the Northern Rivers and SE Qld. in conjunction with a Plant Fair of quality plants from local growers. Paper crafts, handbags (fabric & leather), quilting & patchwork sales and supplies. New and upcycled unique jewellery, Woodwork and men's crafts. In the Garden Pavilion, plants from herbs to succulents, it's all here! Guest speakers and demonstrations for everyone. With kids activities to amuse the little ones including a climbing wall, face painting and crafts. Over 100 stalls, a BBQ, Cafe, Coffee machine. ATM on site. Proudly sponsored by PRICELINE Pharmacy Lismore Shopping Square & Ballina Shire Council. Entry fee $5 goes to local community projects. Stallholder Applications are open please contact Robyn. No Hot Food Vendors Required Thanks.

Macarthur Vintage, 50’s and Collectables Fair - 2018 Sunday 16th September, 9:30am – 3.30pm The Cube Campbelltown Catholic Club Everything you need to collect or buy. Vintage to Fifties fashion, accessories, textiles, retro, art deco, toys, dolls, music, memorabilia, posters and more. Dance demonstrations, Come dressed in 40’s and 50’s fashion. Fashion Parade with Major prize for winner, Lucky door prizes, Trading tables. Includes Vintage Car show ENTRY – ADULTS $7 – CHILDREN $2 – NO CONCESSIONS ALL ENQUIRIES (02) 4655 5022 This event raises funds for Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation so please come along, enjoy the day and help raise funds to purchase medical equipment for our local children. Ph 02 4655 5022.

FEATURING Unique Handmade Products Dolls and Accessories Wooden Toys & Furniture Doll's Houses & Supplies Teddy Bear & Making Supplies Aromatherapy, Jewellery, Craft TRANSPORT Driving: Plenty of on-site parking available. Train: 5 minutes walk from Penrith Train Station. ADMISSION Adults ... $6 Concession ... $4 Children ... $2 Bookings are open to stallholders of quality hand-made or unique items for our Thirtieth annual Fair. An all indoors event, held at the Museum of Fire, Penrith. Stalls are $115 each for the weekend, which includes table & chairs. Stall Holders can set up as early as Friday afternoon and stay set up in our secure building until close on Sunday. The Museum is a registered charity and this Fair is one of our major fundraising events. Call 024731 3000 or visit our website for more information.

The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest working craft fair in Australia. Spread over 8 venues throughout the picturesque town of Deloraine in Tasmania, the event asks you " **Which Craft is Your Craft**?" Exhibitors cover every type of craft you can imagine from local and interstate artists and artisans to entertainment, gourmet food, local wines, beer, cider and spirits, demonstrations, garden plants and accessories and free activities for the whole family. All venues are connected by free shuttle buses. Exhibitors showcase their products to 20.000 + visitors. Running successfully for the past 38 years, the range of arts and crafts suits all tastes and budgets. Any work for sale must be created by, designed by and/or made by the exhibitor. Many artists and craftspeople have successfully launched their business here. Applications open 15th February and close 31 March 2019 Forms available at www.tascraftfair.com.au

We are celebrating our 148th traditional agricultural show with a brand new look. We are bringing the country to the City with rides, showbags, food, live music, entertainment, Fireworks (Saturday night) and lots of animals. New General Public Entry Prices - Adults $10.00, Children under 16 years old $5.00 and Kids under 5 years old FREE. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November, 2019. Gates open at 9.00am both days - Close 9pm Sat and 4pm Sun. All stallholders are welcome and we invite your application through the trade space link on our website: [www.dandyshow.com.au][1]. Applications open June 2019 No rides OR showbag vendors are required thank you. [1]: http://www.dandyshow.com.au

Bathurst Truck Show is taking place on 18th November at Bathurst Showgrounds. There will be plenty to see and do for the whole family including over 200 market stalls, food stalls, entertainment and kids rides Make a weekend out of it with the annual Bathurst Swap Meet Car & Bike Show being held as part of the same event on Sunday 20th November. Entry fee for the public is $5 with children under 10 free. For more information contact us on 0407 489 634.

The 24th annual Bathurst's Biggest Expo and Christmas Markets will this year incorporate a Swap Meet, Car & Bike Show. This is a family orientated event with over 200 market stalls, kids rides, food & drink stalls. A fun day out for all the family. Car & Bike Show - Entry cost is $15 per vehicle with option to pre-register Swap Meet - Swappers will have access for set up from 12pm on Saturday 17th Nov