The Bendigo National Swap Meet
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
The Bendigo National Swap Meet is one of Australia’s largest swap meets. It has been held in Bendigo every year since 1975. The Swap is owned by the Federation of Veteran Vintage and Classic Clubs of Victoria and has is managed by the Veteran, Vintage and Classic Club Bendigo. Federation member clubs from around Victoria and some service clubs in Bendigo provide additional voluntary assistance. Catering is provided by the Rotary Clubs of Bendigo. From the Swap income the federation supports 115 clubs with trophy donations and grants for equipment, picnic days, displays, and meeting expenses.
Event Highlights:

Over 1,700 sites

Historic vehicles

Barn finds

Survivor car display

Die-cast models & toys

Bendigo Gem Expo
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
2026 Bendigo Gem Club Expo
Learn to cut & polish rocks, facet stones & make silver jewelry in a community group environment.

Protecting Your Retirement - Free Educational Morning Tea
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Retirement should be safe, secure, and stress-free. Join us for a FREE event designed for Bendigo residents aged 60+. Enjoy a relaxed morning tea while learning from experts.
It’s perfect for you if:
You’re curious about how to stay safe online and avoid scams. You want to make sure your financial and legal affairs are in order. You care about protecting your legacy and supporting your loved ones. You’d like to connect with local experts and community members in a friendly setting.
Capacity is limited. Please reserve your free spot today.Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, Bendigo Showgrounds 10am-12:30pm

Click here to register your attendance

Bendigo Golden City Doll Show
2026-02-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Bendigo’s 33rd Annual Doll and Teddy Show.
Show Theme: ‘Bonjour Paris’
The show features 35+ trading tables with crafters who specialize in producing porcelain, reborn, fantasy and other types of dolls, bears and miniatures, with other crafts as well. There is also a judged competition, with entries being on display.
All proceeds go to the Bendigo Palliative Care Auxiliary.

Municipal Works Conference and Exhibition
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-19 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Join industry leaders, innovators, and municipal professionals from across the country for the 2026 MWA National Conference in the historic heart of regional Victoria – Bendigo.
This year’s theme, “Resilience & Reinvention,” explores how local government and the municipal works sector are adapting to change, embracing innovation, and building stronger, more sustainable communities. From climate adaptation to workforce renewal, digital transformation to community engagement – this conference is about facing the future with confidence and creativity.

2026 VIC Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-26 22:30 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Get ready for WIOA’s premier and largest annual gathering of the water industry operations sector! Returning bigger, better, and bolder in 2026!
Whether you’re an experienced operator, emerging professional, or passionate about innovation in the water sector, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn and grow with the best in the industry.

Bendigo Collectibles Fair
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-05 | Regional Event Complex
We are Maldon Events.
We have been running great Antique Fairs since 2009, and some of the best Swap Meets, in regional Victoria. We advertise all our events to the point of actually being a nuisance, and for that reason, we get great results, and great turn outs to all our events.

Bendigo Agricultural Show Society AGM
2026-04-08 19:30 - 22:30

Victorian Nationals Firearm Forum
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Join us for an important community forum where you’ll hear directly from Senator Bridget McKenzie on the federal landscape and what changes are being driven at a national level, as well as state Nationals leader Danny O’Brien on what Victoria’s team is doing to fight for your rights. Together, they are committed to ensuring the Labor Government does not infringe on the rights of law-abiding firearm owners.
The Victorian Government has announced a review of Victoria’s firearm laws, to be conducted by former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay AO APM. Victoria already has some of the strictest firearm laws in the nation, and serious incidents have consistently involved failures in intelligence, monitoring or enforcement — not gaps in legislation. Rushed or ideologically driven changes risk unfairly penalising the state’s 207,000 law-abiding firearm owners, along with small businesses, farmers, sporting shooters and hunting organisations who depend on sensible, workable laws.
The Nationals believe any review must be evidence-led, not politically motivated. Firearm owners deserve a genuine seat at the table — not token consultation after decisions have already been made behind closed doors.
Come along, ask questions, and stand alongside your local representatives who are fighting to protect your rights.
All firearm owners, farmers, sporting shooters and concerned community members are welcome.

Dragon City Roller Derby Statewide Stampede
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

Bendigo Bricks 2026
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Bendigo Bricks celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2026, bringing together LEGO® fans from across Victoria and Australia to display their wonderful creations in Bendigo.
This milestone event will feature over 160 amazing LEGO® builds, along with the popular Bendigo Brick Market, where retailers will be selling everything from loose bricks and minifigs to new, retired, and hard-to-find sets.
Visitors can also enjoy hands-on fun in our Fun with Bricks play area, get creative with our Pixel Art Playwall, and help us raise funds for FairyBricks through our Lucky Brick and raffles!

General Admission Tickets – $10 each (Under 4s free)
10am–5pm, Saturday 11 April
10am–4pm Sunday 23 April

Peter Mac Fundraising Day
2026-04-19 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

Be Well, Be Connected 2026
2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
The City is proud to bring the Be Well Be Connected Expo back to Bendigo for 2026!
This free expo will feature exhibits showcasing aged care, community health, disability support, healthy and active living, plus more. Activities include:

Meeting face-to-face with services and supports for older adults and people with a disability
Coffee and light refreshments
Connecting with others in the community

Bendigo Steam & Oil Open Day
2026-05-08 16:00 - 2026-05-09 15:00 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

Bendigo Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Roadshows
2026-05-29 09:00 - 2026-05-31 16:00 | Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm each day.
Our Bendigo roadshow is one of Central Victoria’s longest running caravan, camping and leisure events. Held at the Bendigo showgrounds, the roadshow takes full advantage of two large halls on site, offering fantastic undercover display space to showcase the latest in lifestyle and leisure from all the big brands. Including caravans, camper trailers, e-bikes, motoring, 4×4, camping accessories and much more, as well as plenty of live entertainment and demonstrations.
Admission: Adults $18, Concession $15, accompanied Children free.
FREE on site parking. Dog friendly show.
Disabled parking and wheelchair friendly event.

CraftAlive Bendigo
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-13 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Proudly presenting the prestigious Bendigo and District Quilters Biennial Exhibition 2026.
Kits, supplies and equipment.
FREE venue parking.
BUY your entry ticket online now.
CraftAlive is a hands-on event Bendigo craft show.
A chance to learn from world class specialists with interactive classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Victorian Winter Fair
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-02 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
The Victorian Winter Fair is proudly recognised as the second largest dairy cattle show in Australia, bringing together the nation’s leading breeders, exhibitors and industry professionals in a celebration of excellence in dairy genetics.
Held annually in Victoria’s premier dairy region, the Winter Fair showcases the very best Holstein, Jersey and Red & White cattle from across Australia. The event provides a competitive yet welcoming platform for established breeders, emerging herds and young dairy enthusiasts to present their finest animals in front of respected national and international judges.
More than just a cattle show, the Victorian Winter Fair is a key networking opportunity for the dairy industry. It connects breeders with agricultural businesses, service providers and technology innovators, while also supporting youth development through showmanship and junior programs that nurture the next generation of dairy leaders.
The Fair plays an important role in promoting genetic advancement, industry collaboration and regional economic activity. Each year, it attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the country, contributing significantly to the local community and reinforcing Victoria’s position at the heart of Australia’s dairy sector.
The Victorian Winter Fair stands as a proud celebration of passion, progress and performance in Australian dairy.

NAIDOC Family Day
2026-07-08 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo

The Australian Sheep & Wool Show 2026
2026-07-17 09:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
The Australian Sheep & Wool Show also known as The Sheep Show is where sheep and wool growers will find out what industry changes are happening now and also get a glimpse into the future at the ASWS event from Friday to Sunday 17 to 19 July 2026.
Sheep and wool producers have already marked this date down, 17 to 19 July 2026, where they will see more than 3000 sheep including 30+ breeds along with 30,000+ show attendees including over 5000 farmers and over 400 trade stallholders.
Nothing else comes close to this event, The Australian Sheep & Wool Show has gained a reputation as being the largest exhibition of its type in the world.
The Victorian regional center of Bendigo VIC is the permanent venue as it’s considered a geographical mid-point for farmers across the main sheep-producing areas and has been the home of The Australian Sheep & Wool Show (The Sheep Show) since 1999.
And while sheep breeders along with industry participants gather each year in the Victorian regional city of Bendigo to watch the country’s ‘best of the best’ sheep breeders compete, there is also plenty to celebrate, including fiber, fashion, all riding on the back of the mighty Australian Sheep.
Dates/Times:
Friday 17 July 2026 until Sunday 19 July 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Bendigo Exhibition Centre
42-72 Holmes Road,
North Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Australia
Contact Details:
(03) 5443 9902
admin@sheepshow.com

Bendigo Indoor Antiques & Collectables
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-07-26 14:00 | Regional Event Complex

Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Castlemaine & District Kennel Clubs Championship Dog Shows
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02 | Regional Event Complex
Bendigo and Eaglehawk Kennel Clubs have been holding their annual Championship dog shows in Bendigo for a number of years, and in recent years in inside buildings at the Bendigo Showgrounds. The Castlemaine and Dist Kennel Club has now joined with them.
Dates & Times:
Friday 31st July 2026
Saturday 1st August 2026
Sunday 2nd August 2026
Location:
Regional Events Complex
42-72 Holmes Road,
North Bendigo 3550

Bendigo Coin & Collectables Fair
2026-08-01 08:30 - 15:30 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Major Coin Fair at Bendigo Showgrounds Exhibition Centre.
Saturday 1st August 2026, 8:30am to 3:30pm
100 Tables, 40+ Traders. Melbourne Dealers will be there Trading Coins, Stamps & Collectables.

National Alpaca Show
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Regional Event Complex
• 7-9 August 2026
• Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
• Free entry – no tickets required
• Alpaca parades and judging, trade booths, craft and art stalls

The Australian Alpaca National Show is set to be an exciting event at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Bendigo, Australia, showcasing the best of the alpaca industry. This will be the 9th edition of the show, promising a thrilling experience for both participants and spectators. The show will feature various competitions, including the prestigious Halter Show, judged by esteemed judges Natasha Clark from Australia and Mary Jo Smith from the UK. Competitors will present their alpacas in various classes, highlighting their quality and breeding.
In addition to the Halter Show, the event will host a National Auction on the 8th of August 2026 at 6 PM. This auction is a key highlight, where participants can bid on some of the finest alpacas. An AAA Member Soiree will follow on the same day at 7:30 PM, providing an opportunity for networking and celebration among members. The Fleece Show, judged by Jude Anderson from Australia, will also take place, showcasing the quality of fleece from the participating alpacas. Fleece testing will occur from the 11th to the 12th of July 2026, leading up to the show, with a fleece drop-off location at Ashbourne Alpacas.
The event is heavily supported by various sponsorship levels. Title sponsors will receive premium marketing exposure, including in-ring signage, social media promotion, and a trade booth in the commercial district. The Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers provide opportunities for brand visibility, with benefits ranging from exclusive naming rights to the Supreme Championships to promotional material displayed at the event. Additionally, there are options for regional supporters and commercial sponsors who wish to promote their brands across the AAA website and social media.
The event will also facilitate alpaca inspections leading up to the auction, with scheduled visits across various states in Australia. This process allows participants to nominate their best alpacas for the auction, ensuring a diverse and high-quality offering. The show promises to be a significant highlight of the Australian alpaca calendar, attracting breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts alike. With a professional cameraperson capturing the action, the show will be accessible for viewers around the world, ensuring that the excitement of the event reaches a global audience. As the industry prepares for this prestigious event, anticipation builds for a showcase of excellence in alpaca breeding and husbandry.
To learn more about alpacas and the Australian Alpaca National Show, please visit

Home

The AAA was established as a not-for-profit organisation in 1990 and is recognised by the
Australian Government as the peak industry body for the alpaca industry in Australia. The
Association has evolved into a company representing owners at all levels and is the collective
voice of over 1,000 producers in all states of Australia, providing tools, information and support
to bring owners together for the future of alpaca farming as a fully commercial industry.
www.alpaca.asn.au

Second Chance Bendigo
2026-08-09 | Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Welcome to Second Chance Bendigo, where your closet’s journey doesn’t end – it transforms!
Earn extra cash while embracing sustainability by recycling your old favorites.
Join us on a fashion-forward mission to save the world, one outfit at a time.

Annual Collectors & Militaria Show
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Regional Event Complex
The Golden City Collectors Association Inc. of Bendigo is holding the 41st Annual Arms and Collectables Show at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds – Regional Events Complex.
​42-72 Holmes Rd; North Bendigo 3550.
​ This venue is large, secure, well lit and modern. It has the capacity to host more than 200 trade/display tables and there is ample parking space. This year has the potential to be the biggest and best show in GCCA`s history with an extensive advertising campaign covering websites, Radio, Newsletters, Magazines and Signage. So what are you waiting for?
