The Australian Alpaca National Show returns to the Bendigo Showgrounds this weekend. Over the three days, there will be over 600 entries from craft items through to our youth paraders. The premier event includes 300 magnificent Suri and Huacaya alpacas, nearly 200 alpaca fleeces, displaying the finest quality that breeders across Australia have to offer as well as captivating art, photography, youth, and craft sections.

or signup to continue reading Bendigo Showgrounds Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18. The annual weekend festival for readers, writers and creative thinkers. Established in 2012, the aims to celebrate and promote the art of writing and storytelling by bringing together writers, readers and creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds and genres.

The festival features a range of events including panel discussions, keynote speakers, workshops, performances and book launches, which provide a platform for emerging and established writers to showcase their work, exchange ideas, and engage with audiences. Various locations across Bendigo's CBD Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18 is one of the most unique beer festivals in Australia. Indie brewers from all over the country come to our regional Victorian city to show their wares and are hosted by indie-beer supporting bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants across Bendigo's beautiful CBD.

Various locations across Bendigo's CBD Saturday, August 31, 11am - 6pm $99 per person In 2024, Nollsie is celebrating 20 years since.