LOST TRADES FAIR BENDIGO 2024 (9+10 March)
A celebration of tradition, craftsmanship and skill. Find lost arts, rare trades and heritage crafts at this annual Lost Trades Event - exclusive to Victoria in 2024. Meet the makers; see how things are made by hand. Watch demonstrations throughout the day. Live music will entertain on the main stage throughout the weekend.
Meet blacksmiths, toolmakers, silversmiths, clockmakers, weavers, woodworkers, instrument makers, signwriters, potters, leather workers, tailors - watch fine artists, printmakers, makers of whips, saddles and boots. Try your hand at forgotten crafts. Buy beautifully made goods directly from the person who crafted them. Enjoy fabulous food and a weekend of inspiration at the largest celebration of traditional craftspeople in Australia.
DATES: SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2024.
EVENT TIMES: 9.30am - 4.30pm. Pre-purchased ticket entry 9.30am. Gate sales start at 10.00am for remaining tickets.
VENUE: Bendigo Racecourse - Silks Functions & Events, Bendigo Jockey Club, Hamelin Street & Heinz Street, Ascot, East Bendigo VIC 3551
Tickets are available online. Please take care in booking and check your booking prior to submitting payments; like most events, music concerts, theatre tickets, cinema bookings, sporting events and live shows; we cannot refund your tickets. Remaining tickets will be sold at the gate - the site does have capacity caps.
TICKET PRICING
SINGLE DAY TICKETS:
Adult $30 Online / $35 at the Gate*
Concession $25 Online / $30 at the Gate*
Kids (5-16 years) $15 / $20 at the Gate* (kids under 5 years, free entry) .
Family Tickets (2 Adults and up to 3 Kids) $80 / $85 at the Gate* (plus under 5's are free).
'WEEKEND PASS' Two Day Pass (access on both days).
Adult $50 Online / $55 at the Gate*
Concession $40 Online / $45 at the Gate*
Kids (5-16 years) $20 / $25 at the Gate* (kids under 5 years, free entry) .
Family Tickets (2 Adults and up to 3 Kids) $130 / $135 at the Gate* (plus under 5's are free).
Carers cards are accepted when accompanying the person they care for. Carers present card at the gate to gain entry.
Please note: Dogs are strictly NOT permitted at this event
* Gate pricing accounts for staff, credit card fees, hiring registers, ipads and credit card readers. You can book online on the day depending on ticket avaiability. Site capacity caps will be monitored.
Getting to the Lost Trades Fair: Bendigo is located in central Victoria and is easily accessible by planes, trains and automobiles - yes there is an airport in Bendigo with flights direct to and from Sydney NSW daily. Bendigo is easily accessible by car from across the state.
Onsite Parking is available for a Gold Coin Donation to the local Rotary Group.
Trains run direct from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station (Bendigo Line). There will be a shuttle bus service every 30 minutes provided by Lost Trades, to and from the Fair from the Bus/Train station.
For Lost Trades Event updates visit us on online at: FB: facebook.com/losttrades | W: losttrades.com.au | IG: @losttrades
For general tourist information and accommodation information contact: Bendigo Visitor Information Centre; phone: 1800 813 153
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LOST TRADES FAIR BENDIGO : 9 + 10 March 2024
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