BEECHWORTH HERITAGE TRADES MARKET
10 AM - 5 PM
POLICE PADDOCKS, FORD ST
Wander the Police Paddocks through a curio of heritage trades and food stalls, witness demonstrations and participate in workshops! List of stall holders & demonstrators: One of Two Studios – Marcus foley. Art. Michael Drinkwater – Hand forged tools Fiona Marantelli – Candlestick maker. Beth Bartsh - Wild Emery – Soap making Naomi Ingleton - Farmacy Co.- Folk medicine making & plant identification. Sam Anderson – sculpture using tin snips and rivets Sharon Neldritt – Spinning Alpaca wool, Wangaratta Hand Weavers and Spinners. Laszio Riedig - Count Lazlo Leather – demonstrating the art of leather carving Schloss Toys – Tim Schloss – Hand- made toys. Lawrence Finn –Hiop cat Printery - Letterpress, printmaking wood engraving. John Frayne – Handmaking silver jewellery based on traditional Celtic patterns. Dean Anders – Bottles and reclaimed items. Jim Findlay –Bush Skills - Working with traditional hand tools. Mark Trickett – hand weaving and spinning. Jenny Thomas – North - East Face Painters - Heritage face painting. Jon Juda – making and playing Didgeridoos. Susan Cole – Hand weaving using locally sourced natural materials Daniela Luchetti – Blacksmithing. Heather Wells – The fabric Playground. Haberdashery and hand sewing. The Outback Sadler – Hand stitching and working with leather. Marta Lett – calligraphy. Finders Keepers – bring your old treasures for identification.
BEECHWORTH GOLD
10 AM - 5 PM
BEECHWORTH GOLD, CNR FORD & CAMP ST
Explore our historic gold vault and learn about Beechworth’s gold rush past.
SELF GUIDED CEMETERY TOURS
ANY HOUR
BEECHWORTH CEMETERY, BALACLAVA RD
Explore at your own pace with downloadable interactive maps and brochures:
FROM SOLID TO LIQUID GOLD!
10 AM - 4 PM
BEECHWORTH HONEY BEE SCHOOL,
CNR FORD & CAMP ST
Take a step back in time and uncover the history of the Australian beekeeping industry, and the importance of Beechworth within it.
HOW I WROTE BARRY VS KELLY
11 AM
BEECHWORTH TOWN HALL
Felix Meagher gives insight into the writing of the theatre musical. Featuring music and stories relating to the Kelly Outbreak.
GUIDED TOWN TOURS
1 & 3 PM
MEETING SPOT; OLD COURTHOUSE, FORD ST
Journey back in time with local expert Dan Goonan from Beechworth Tours as you wander Beechworth’s town centre
OLD ASYLUM TOURS
SEE TIMES BELOW
BIJOU THEATRE, MAYDAY HILLS ASYLUM, KURRAJONG WAY
Join local experts as you wander the grounds and buildings - normal prices apply
HISTORY TOURS - 3 PM (Sat & Sun) & 4 PM (Sat)
GHOST TOURS - 7 & 9 PM (Fri,Sat & Sun)
CHINESE PROTECTORS OFFICE
10 AM - 5 PM
CHINESE PROTECTORS OFFICE, FORD ST
Peruse Chinese artefacts and learn about our rich local Chinese history
BEECHWORTH HISTORIC PHOTOS
ANY HOUR
FORD STREET
Wander Ford Street to view historic photos of Beechworth business buildings at Ravida Real Estate's window and along the street
BEECHWORTH ICE CREAMERY
10 AM - 5 PM
BEECHWORTH ICE CREAMERY,
CNR CAMP ST & HIGH ST
Explore its heritage ice cream equipment and discover the secrets behind their delicious ice cream production.
BRINGING HOME THE ORGAN
1 PM
BEECHWORTH TOWN HALL
Enjoy the tale of the Beechworth Town Hall and its splendid Pipe Organ's return, with pianist Sandra Williams and singer Kath Buckingham.
BEECHWORTH WINE HISTORY
1 & 3 PM
HALDON ESTATE WINES, HAVELOCK RD
​Explore our historic grounds, Beechworth’s wine history, delve into Haldon's past, and savor six wines with nibbles ($10pp - 19 tickets per session). 03 5728 2858
TUNES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
12:10 PM
BEECHWORTH TOWN HALL
Join Gary Crockett for traditional banjo tunes from the American Civil War era, colonial Sydney, and more, in honor of veterans buried in Beechworth cemetery.