There's plenty on offer around central Victoria this weekend for fans of pop culture and those with artistic cultural tastes. or signup to continue reading The 39th annual is on in Bendigo this weekend. The Golden City Collectors Association is hosting the event which showcases some of the finest antique weapons, uniforms and memorabilia from by-gone eras and conflicts which are owned by central Victorian collectors.

The multi-sports complex in Waterson Court, Golden Square. Saturday, August 24 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, August 25 from 9am to 3pm. The is celebrating 50 years with a gala dinner at the All Seasons Hotel Bendigo.

Past and present players are invited to join in celebration of Bendigo's most successful soccer club. All Seasons Hotel Bendigo. Saturday, August 24, 5.

30pm - 11.30pm. $100 per person.

Bendigo's own locally owned and operated Pop Culture Convention, now in its 10th year, returns to the Red Energy Arena for a day of collecting paradise, with comics, guests, artists alley, traders, cosplay contest, fan groups, panels and more. Sunday, August 25 from 10am to 4pm. Red Energy Arena Peter Sheahan passed away in 2023 and his family and supporters have kept his legacy alive by continuing to hold his Walk Up jam sessions.

Each month a local charity or not-for-profit organisation is designated the recipient of the funds and Sunday's will see proceeds go to the Bendigo CF Support Group. The event will feature country and all kinds of music, poetry, yarns and a ra.