Don’t miss this year’s Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival. It’s packed with performances, morning teas, exhibitions, exercise programs, come and try days, dancing, live music and much more. There is truly an event for everyone in the program!
Showcase Events
Amber Joy Poulton delivers ‘Honky Tonk Queens’ – a show that celebrates the first Queens of Country Music – Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. Known best to audiences for her amazingly successful theatre show, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’, Amber Joy is backed by the Holy Two and together they deliver some country music’s best hits including: Stand By Your Man, Jolene, Crazy, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Silver Threads & Golden Needles, Workin’ 9-5, Walkin’ After Midnight, You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man and more.
Before Amber takes to the stage, a Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owner will give a Welcome to Country and didgeridoo performance, and we will launch the Ageing Well in Greater Bendigo video.
The City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Government are proud to bring the Be Well Be Connected Expo to Heathcote. This free expo will feature exhibits showcasing aged care, community and disability products and services, and allows visitors to meet face-to-face with service providers, advisors, and community groups.
The City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Government are working together to ensure our transport network is inclusive and accessible for everyone. Try Before You Ride helps people of all abilities feel more confident when using the public transport system.
Learn all about Bendigo transport options including, public bus, V/Line, rideshare and taxi, community transport and ticketing options including free and discounted travel. Light lunch will be provided.
Additional events are included in the program below.