Lost arts, rare trades and heritage crafts will be on display at the popular Lost Trades Fair this long weekend, Saturday March 8 to Monday March 10, at the Bendigo Racecourse.
Talented creators will be demonstrating and exhibiting skills daily, with artisans including armourers, blacksmiths, clock makers, stonemasons, leadlighters, candle makers, soap makers, leatherworkers, bridle makers, bookbinders, paper makers, coopers, wheelwrights, spinners, toy makers, rope makers and more.
City of Greater Bendigo Manager Economy & Experience James Myatt said the bumper event has something for everyone.
“The Lost Trades Fair provides a unique experience for attendees to get up close and see for themselves how things are made by hand,” James said.
“Attendees can meet the makers, watch demonstrations, learn more about sustainability and purchase hand crafted items.
“Little tradies can enjoy the fair too, with activities for children including puppet shows, carriage rides, dipping beeswax candles and making wooden toys.
“Pre-ticket sales show attendees are travelling to Bendigo from all over Australia and internationally to attend the fair, which is great for our tourism and hospitality businesses as people plan to stay and make the most of all Bendigo has to offer.”
Running alongside the Lost Trades Fair this year is Lost Feasts, a program showcasing the best of Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Lost Feasts celebrates local produce, growers, producers, chefs, food makers, vignerons, brewers, distillers and restaurants in central Victoria, with a range of dinners and events throughout the weekend at local venues to enjoy.