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150 Years up in Lights
Friday April 10 – Monday April 13, from 7pm, The Conservatory, Rosalind Park
Journey back through 150 years of the Bendigo Easter Fair. Stories and highlights wil be recounted through lighting projection and sound on the Conservatory building.
Way of the Cross
Friday April 10, 7pm,
Steps of The Capital Theatre, View St
The Christian churches of Bendigo present a live, outdoor theatrical presentation of the last supper, arrest, trial, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event was traditional performed on Good Friday evening and is returning for the first time in 15 years.
Cavalcade of Transport
Sunday April 12, 2pm – 4pm, Pall Mall
Departing from the Tom Flood Sports Cenrew at 1pm, the cavalcade of transport will make it’s way along Bridge Street before forming a display in Pall Mall at 2pm. A celebration of transport though the years including tractors, trucks, trams, cars and more.
Bendigo Easter Fair:
amusement, charity and tradition
March 6 – August 29, 9am – 5pm, Post Office Gallery
An exhibition of photographs, moving image and memorabilia sharing the fune, benevolence, entertainment and tradition cemented over 150 Easter Fairs.
Important changes
for the 150th Bendigo Easter Fair
To recognise the significance of the 150th anniversary, it is only fitting that the celebrations be extended to a one-off four day program in 2020.
There are some important changes to the days and times of your favourite events due to these celebrations; here is what you need to know:
Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade is moving to Monday April 13 at 12.30pm
Fosterville Gold Torchlight Procession will now be on Sunday April 12 at 7pm
Awakening of the Dragon will be on Sunday April 12 at 2pm
Rotary Art and Craft markets will be changed to Friday April 10 and Monday April 13, from 9am – 4pm
Rosalind Park will still be full of entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy from 10am – 5pm, from Friday through to Monday.
www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au
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