HIGHLIGHTS Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL - Bendigo Tourism
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Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
HIGHLIGHTS
BENDIGO ADVERTISER GALA PARADE DAI GUM LOONG
Sunday 1pm, Parade route (see map) Watch as Bendigo’s new parading Imperial-
Experience a festival tradition filled with Sun Loong, Loong and Yar Loong will come. In 1970, Loong met Sun Loong for style Dragon, Dai Gum Loong, makes
colour and excitement. Watch bands, all depart from the Queen Elizabeth the first time at the Alexandra Fountain, his debut in the Bendigo Advertiser Gala
cultural groups, dance troupes, sporting Oval car park and meet Dai Gum Loong so the meeting at the fountain also Parade.
clubs, school groups and many more as at the Alexandra Fountain. continues an important tradition. Dai Gum Loong is 125m long and has
they perform along the parade route. Sun Loong will then lead Dai Gum Please be patient during the parade more than 7,000 scales. He has been
Amazing Imperial Dragon Sun Loong, Loong up View Street and down again. while the dragons are meeting at constructed by Hong Kong dragon maker,
the world’s longest dragon of this kind, Alexandra Fountain. There will be a Master Hui, and his ornate design has been
Loong will then lead the other three created using traditional dragon-making
will make his final journey through the dragons along Pall Mall towards their brief delay along the parade route
streets of central Bendigo. during this time. The Bendigo Chinese techniques.
home, the Golden Dragon Museum.
An historic cultural display from the Association will provide entertainment Dai Gum Loong is a 21st century dragon
The purpose of this parade route is to while you're waiting for the dragons. and will be a champion for equality, so men
Bendigo Chinese Association, featuring show off Dai Gum Loong to all parade
dragons Dai Gum Loong, Sun Loong, and women will be carrying him in the
spectators and for Sun Loong to show NOTE – As Loong is heritage-listed, Loong’s parade. Previously only men had been able
Bendigo’s first Imperial Dragon Loong Dai Gum Loong the parade route, so he appearance is subject to approval by Heritage
and Night Dragon Yar Loong, will be Victoria. Check www.bendigoeasterfestival.org
to carry Imperial Dragons.
can parade on his own in the years to
the final parade entry. for further updates.
O’BRIEN ELECTRICAL BENDIGO VISION AUSTRALIA
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday 8pm, Parade route (see map) Friday and Saturday, 10am – 5pm
This unique procession lights up Bendigo’s Rosalind Park
streetscape magnificently. Featuring Over two days, join in the exciting search for
illuminated entries from local emergency over 170,000 Easter Eggs hidden in straw.
services, community groups and the Bendigo Tickets available from Friday March 8. For
Chinese Association. To conclude, a dynamic
times and ticket details contact the Bendigo
fireworks display will erupt over Rosalind Park.
Visitor Centre or visit www.bendigotourism.com
Pre-parade entertainment from 6.30pm – 8pm.
ROTARY ART AND CRAFT MARKET BULL STREET FESTIVAL
Friday and Sunday, 9am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 10.30pm
Bridge Street/Park Road Bull Street, Bendigo
Take a wander through this expansive A huge line up of free live music will hit the
market, browsing through a range of arts Bull Street stage this Easter, along with pop
and craft, handmade goodies, unique up bars, food outlets, giveaway prizes, raffles
treasures, collectables, tasty produce and and kids activity zone to keep the whole
much more. Over the two days there will be family entertained. Main acts Australian Bon
more than 200 stalls, complimented by live Jovi Show and SOS - ABBA Tribute Show will
local music and delicious BBQs. be sure to end each night with a bang!
EMERGE CULTURAL HUB 1000 DOORS EXHIBITION
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am – 10pm
Rosalind Park Sunday 2pm – 9pm, Rosalind Park
Bringing cultures together to share vibrant A door is a beginning and an end, a promise
art, crafts, music and dance. Immerse and a warning. Created by Christian
Wagstaff and Keith Courtney, the team
yourself in creative activities that celebrate
behind the wildly popular House of Mirrors.
the diversity of cultures in Bendigo from
First Nations to those more recently arrived. April 6 – 28, open daily 2pm – 9pm. Tickets
available at the door. Adults $10, under 5
Photo: Shane Carey
years old and over 80 years old free.
TUDORS TO WINDSORS: ROYAL POP-UP TRAM
BRITISH ROYAL PORTRAITS Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Piazza
16 March – 14 July, Bendigo Art Gallery Take a seat aboard the Royal Pop-Up Tram
Tudors to Windsors traces the history of the taking pride of place on the Piazza. Enjoy
British monarchy through the outstanding views of Alexandra Fountain, proudly opened
collection of the National Portrait Gallery, in 1881 by Prince Albert Victor and Prince
London. Presenting some of the most George, while sipping on freshly brewed
significant British royal portraits and the most tea and coffee, and sweet treats. Take the
important artists to have worked in Britain. opportunity to get the ultimate selfie!
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
THE BARE BIRD GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19
BRIDGE STREET DAI GUM SAN ROSALIND PARK
10am – 2pm 10am – 5pm
Golden Dragon Museum Main stage
Chinese dragon puppet Live music and entertainment
workshop including Quirky Tales, The
10am, 1pm Blurbs, Games Boy 18 and All
Day Fritz
Chinese historical walk
9.30am, 12.30pm Activities
- Bendigo Easter Fair Society Vision Australia Easter
Rotary Art and Craft
MUNDY STREET Spinning Wheel Egg Hunt 10am – 5pm
Market 9am – 4pm
10am – 11pm - Bendigo Tramways miniature
tram 10am – 10pm
Carnival Central
CONSERVATORY GARDENS - Building with Bricks 1000 Doors exhibition
10am – 5pm RSL FORECOURT - Defence Force recruiting
The Connected Circus - Discovery Centre Explore 12.30pm – 5pm
Bendigo TAFE Sensory - Emerge Cultural Hub View Street stage
Garden - Farmer Darryl’s Animal Farm Bendigo Blues and Roots
($5 per child) Songwriters Showcase
5pm – 7pm - Goldfields Library storytelling
Historical Walking Tour CBD tree and craft WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE
Bookings essential - Gecko Sports zone 10am – 5pm
www.bendigowalkingtours.com - Lantern making workshop CFA Children’s Carnival
Central Victorian Lion $3 per ride
- Paint Pot People (until 3pm)
Team traditional Chinese
performance 10am – 12pm - PepperGreen Farm
- Roving entertainment
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
BRIDGE STREET 2pm – 4.30pm ROSALIND PARK
10am – 9.30pm Awakening of the Dragon 10am – 5pm
The Zone inflatable activities Main stage
MUNDY STREET Live music and entertainment
10am – 4pm including Quirky Tales, Bethany
10am – 11pm
Harley Central Show ‘n’ Shine Fisher and The Chipolatas
Carnival Central
Activities
BULL STREET - Bendigo Easter Fair Society
PARADE ROUTE – SEE MAP
2pm – 10.30pm Spinning Wheel
Bull Street Festival - Bendigo Tramways
miniature tram
CONSERVATORY GARDENS - Building with Bricks PJ Masks live stage show
10am – 5pm - CFA fire truck rides 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm
The Connected Circus ($3 per ride)
Bendigo TAFE Sensory Garden - Emerge Cultural Hub 10am – 10pm
- Farmer Darryl’s Animal Farm 1000 Doors exhibition
5pm – 7pm ($5 per child)
O’Brien Electrical Bendigo 10am – 5pm
Historical Walking Tour CBD - Gecko Sports zone
Torchlight Procession View Street stage
Bookings essential - Goldfields Library storytelling
8pm – 9.30pm Live music and entertainment
www.bendigowalkingtours.com tree and craft
approximately
Fireworks to follow - Lantern making workshop 5pm – 6pm
DAI GUM SAN - Paint Pot People (until 3pm) Main stage
10am – 5pm - PepperGreen Farm Yo Events presents Stop the
Golden Dragon Museum RSL FORECOURT - Roving entertainment Mammoth
10am – 12pm - Vision Australia Easter
10.30am – 1pm
Central Victorian Lion Egg Hunt WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE
Chinese Spring Festival 10am – 9.30pm
Team traditional Chinese
performance CFA Children’s Carnival
$3 per ride
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21
BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE DAI GUM SAN ROSALIND PARK - Lantern making workshop
10am – 5pm Return of the Dragon 10am – 1pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm - Paint Pot People
Easter Paint Out Exhibition (at conclusion of parade) Main stage - PepperGreen Farm
People’s Choice Award at 4pm Live music and entertainment - Plaster painting
MUNDY STREET including Battle of the Voice - Table tennis come and try
BRIDGE STREET 10am – 6pm competition, Grim Fawkner and - Roving entertainment
9am - 4pm Carnival Central Dirty Rascal
Rotary Art and Craft Market 2pm – 9pm
10am – 5pm
PARADE ROUTE – SEE MAP 1000 Doors exhibition
BULL STREET Activities
11am – 12.30pm 10am – 12.30pm,
2pm – 10.30pm - Bendigo Tramways
Dragon Mile miniature tram 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Bull Street Festival
- CFA fire truck rides View Street stage
CONSERVATORY GARDENS ($3 per ride) Live music and entertainment
10am – 5pm - Discovery Centre slime
workshop WILLIAM VAHLAND PLACE
The Connected Circus
- Emerge Cultural Hub 10am – 5pm
Bendigo TAFE Sensory Garden
- Farmer Darryl’s Animal Farm CFA Children’s Carnival
5pm – 7pm ($5 per child) $3 per ride
Historical Walking Tour CBD Bendigo Advertiser - Gecko Sports zone
Bookings essential Gala Parade 1pm - Goldfields Library storytelling
www.bendigowalkingtours.com tree and craft
COMMUNITY EVENTS
A Parade of Quilts 2019 ARC Community Connexions Bendigo Showgrounds Market Photographic Exhibition
Friday: 11am – 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Sunday: 8.30am – 2pm Friday and Saturday:
Saturday and Sunday: Monday: 8.30am – 5.30pm Prince of Wales Showgrounds, 9.30 – 5.30pm
10am – 5pm Civic and Library Gardens, 42 – 72 Holmes Road, Bendigo Sunday: 9.30am – 5pm
Monday: 10am – 3pm Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Dudley House, View Street,
St Andrews Hall, Myers Street, Craft Exhibition and Sales Bendigo
Bendigo Bendigo Antique Fair Friday and Saturday:
Saturday: 10am – 5pm 10am – 4pm Rotary Easter Art Show
The Bendigo Textile Artists Sunday: 10am – 4pm North Bendigo Lawn Bowls Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Inc “A Moment in Time” Monday: 10am – 3pm Club, corner Fenton Street and 9am – 5pm
Friday: 11am – 5pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre, 44 Holmes Road, North Bendigo Monday: 9am – 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: Holmes Road, North Bendigo Bendigo Town Hall,
10am – 5pm Historic Vehicle and Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
Monday: 10am – 3pm Model Train Display Machinery Display
St Andrews Small Hall, Saturday and Sunday: Friday: 9.30am – 2pm For more details and
26 Myers Street, Bendigo 10am – 4pm 112 – 118 Ingliss Street, Bendigo admission fees, visit www.
Bendigo Model Railroaders, Saturday: 10am – 5pm bendigoeasterfestival.org.au
139 Wills St, Bendigo Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo
CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO THANKS OUR SPONSORS
Naming rights sponsor Gold sponsors Silver sponsors Bronze sponsors
Event partners Festival supporters
Bendigo TAFE BENDIGO EASTER FESTIVAL April 19-22, 2019
NEED TO KNOW HIG
BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOCIETY PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA
The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is a community-based, For information about local transport services visit
not-for-profit organisation that has been involved in www.ptv.vic.gov.au
running the Bendigo Easter Festival since 1871.
For membership enquiries and information visit
www.bendigoeasterfairsociety.org.au PARK ‘N RIDE TO THE FESTIVAL
In 2020 the Bendigo Easter Festival will Travel into town in true Bendigo style this Easter with our
celebrate its 150th anniversary with a specially discounted Easter Weekend Tram Ticket. Park at either
once-off, four-day festival extravaganza, end of the tram line to avoid road closures. Your ticket also
April 10-13, 2020. See you there! includes a shuttle service to the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade
between 9.20am – 2.40pm on Easter Sunday.
The Easter Weekend ticket is valid all weekend and is excellent
FESTIVAL ACCESSIBILITY value: Adults: $12, Children: $6 and Family tickets: $28.
Accessible car parks close to the festival precinct and viewing
For more info or to pre-purchase tickets, visit
areas along the parade route have been specifically designated.
www.bendigotramways.com or call 03 5442 2821.
Accessible toilet facilities are available in various locations
within the festival precinct, including a Marveloo at the McCrae
Street car park for those with profound disability. Locations
for accessible parking and toilet facilities are highlighted WASTE BEN
on the map. Organics bins will be utilised again this year in the food court Sunda
For more information and a map displaying these facilities visit and other areas to divert valuable food material from landfill.
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Lost child / person wristbands will be available at the Bendigo Imper
Visitor Centre for your convenience. Lost property will be held at This is a smoke-free community festival. Please be respectful of
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Myer Place or William Vahland Place. #sunloongdragon – Bendigo's Imperial Dragon
#goldendragonmuseum – home to Sun Loong
#daigumloong – Bendigo's newest Imperial-style Dragon
ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures will operate throughout the festival, please follow
detour signage during these times. For more information visit
www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au
PARKING
During the festival, two multi-storey car parks will be open with
free parking; Hargreaves Street (opposite the Bendigo Library)
and Edward Street (corner of Edward Street and Queen Street).
The McCrae Street car park will be closed from 5pm Thursday
April 18 until 6pm Sunday April 21.
The Queen Elizabeth Oval car park will be closed from 6am
Saturday April 20 until 6pm Sunday April 21 for parade
assembly.
Bicycle parking is available in Rosalind Park from 10am – 5pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is unsupervised, so remember
your bike locks and enjoy the ride!
MORE INFORMATION
For more parking information visit
www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au For all the latest festival information, changes or
cancellations, follow us on Facebook or visit
www.bendiogeasterfestival.org.au
Note: Information is correct at printing. No responsibility will be taken for any errors or alterations.
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