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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.

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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.

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SELF GUIDED CEMETERY TOURS

ANY HOUR

BEECHWORTH CEMETERY, BALACLAVA RD

Explore at your own pace with downloadable interactive maps and brochures: 

beechworthcemetery.com.au/history-tours

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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.

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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.

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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

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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) 

asylumghosttours.com

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CHINESE PROTECTORS OFFICE

10 AM - 5 PM

CHINESE PROTECTORS OFFICE,  FORD ST

Peruse Chinese artefacts and learn about our rich local Chinese history

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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