14-16 Mar 2025
Dahlia & Arts Fiesta!
Fiesta Weekend
WELL THAT’S A WRAP!
Thanks for celebrating as Eaglehawk came to life with a fiesta themed 52nd Dahlia & Arts Festival!
A vibrant celebration, the historic festival blended the beauty of stunning dahlias with the creativity of local art, a gala parade and more; all wrapped up in a lively fiesta atmosphere!
Don’t miss out on the next Dahlia & Arts Festival in March 2026 - Eaglehawk, Victoria
Stay in touch and be the first to hear the news on next year’s on facebook or instagram!
Dahlia & Arts Fiesta Announcements
EUFS Pharmacies Gala Parade Results:
There were so many wonderful Fiesta themed parade
entries this year!
Click here for section winners.
Schools Relay Results:
Congratulations to this year’s Schools and runners on a great relay in hot weather.
Grades 3 & 4 Relay Team Places:
1st / St Joseph’s Primary School - A Team
2nd / St Liborius Primary School - A Team
3rd / Eaglehawk North Primary School - A Team
Grades 5 & 6 Relay Team Places:
1st / Eaglehawk North - A Team
2nd / St. Joseph’s PS - C Team
3rd / St. Liborius - B Team
Eaglebald Art Award Winners:
Congratulations to everyone who entered this year’s Eaglebald - the work was all fantastic!
Recycled Sculpture Prize Winners:
Overall:
Max, Andre Sardone, &
Human Scale, Candy Stevens
Highly Commended:
Going Home to Mum, Graeme Johns
Encouragement Award:
Big Love, Wise Employment
Young Sculptor:
Sunny the Gold Crested Honeyeating Junk Bird, Floyd Hellstedt-Blanks
People’s Choice:
Magpie Max, Andre Sardone
Open Prize Winners:
Overall:
He said what?, Roh Windust
Highly Commended:
Sunrise Heatwave, Greg Orr
Encouragement Awards:
Time of Day, Fiona O’Neill, &
Whipstick Junk, Sheree Earls
People’s Choice:
Autumn Tones, Mary Hall
Portrait Prize Winners:
Overall:
Contemplation, S. Boyle
Highly Commended:
Life beyond years, Katalina Leggett
Encouragement Award:
Bipolar, Toby Wallace
Primary School Award Winners:
Overall:
Eaglehawk P.S, Harrison
Highly Commended:
Eaglehawk P.S, Paw Lar
Encouragement Awards:
St Peter’s P.S, Edith
Young Primary School Award Winners:
Overall:
St Peter’s P.S, Vasuder
Highly Commended:
St Peter’s P.S, Ara
Encouragement Awards:
St Peter’s P.S, Hailey
What Was On?
FRI 14 MARCH
Dahlia & Arts Fiesta Launch Party!
Kick things off with style at the Dahlia & Arts Fiesta launch party!
Enjoy music, nibbles, a drink or two and hear the winners of this years Eaglebald Art and Mulga Bill Writing Awards. All welcome!
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: MUIOFF Hall, 24 High St, Eaglehawk
RSVP: info@eaglehawkfestivals.com.au
Sponsored by: Mawsons Concrete & Quarry
Bendigo Art Society Exhibition Opening
Get first peek!
Enjoy a wonderful display of artworks in a variety of mediums and styles by the BAS art group & Eaglehawk Primary School students. Artworks for sale.
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Eaglehawk Primary School Hall (cnr 94 High St & Brazier St)
Cost: Opening Night: $5 (non exhibiting BAS members & guests)
Contact: bendigoartsociety@gmail.com
SAT 15 MARCH (& some all weekend!)
Spectacular Dahlia Flower Show!
Enjoy spectacular blooms, and marvel at Mexico’s National Flower!
Check out the variety of dahlia’s grown by gardeners all over the State, and get inspired to grow
your own!
Time: Sat 8am - 5pm
Location: The Eaglehawk Hall (previously senior citz hall), 6 Darling Street, Eaglehawk
Contact: eaglehawkdahliafestival@gmail.com
Sponsored by: EUFS Pharmacies, City of Greater Bendigo & Eaglehawk Remembrance Park
Schools Relay
Check out the annual Dahlia & Arts Schools Relay!
School teams race up High St, Eaglehawk
Date & time: Sat 11.15am
Location: Gathering point: Eaglehawk Town Hall
Contact: maryp@housethirtysix.com
Sponsored by: Bendigo Community Health, the Miller family & Y Service Club of Eaglehawk
Dahlia & Arts Fiesta: EUFS Gala Parade
Get ready for a vibrant, Fiesta themed EUFS Gala Parade!
Enjoy lively dancers, school floats, marching bands, classic cars, special guests, and more. Arrive early to grab the best spot, and enjoy watching the Eaglehawk community shine!
Date & time: Sat 12:30pm
Location: High St, Eaglehawk
Contact: galaparade@eaglehawkfestivals.com.au
Sponsored by: EUFS Pharmacies and the City of Greater Bendigo
SUN 16 MARCH
FREE Sunday Family Fun Day
Awesome activities for the whole family, and they’re free!
Sunday Family Day provides a range of Free activities for all the family; including many rides; local sporting groups providing activities; face painting; animals to enjoy; painting; Lolly scramble plus music & dancing in the Sound Shell. BBQs are provided by Eaglehawk Y's Men and the Scouts for a small cost, or bring your own picnic!
Time: Sun 11am-3pm
Location: Canterbury Gardens Eaglehawk
Contact: maryp@housethirtysix.com
Sponsored by: Empowering Eaglehawk
FREE Film: Coco (2017) PG
Book your FREE tickets through the Star Cinema.
Coco (2017) follows young Miguel as he journeys to the Land of the Dead to uncover his family's history and pursue his dream of becoming a musician. The film’s vibrant celebration of family, culture, and tradition aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Dahlia & Arts Fiesta, which honours creativity, community, and cultural expression!
Time: Sun 7pm
Location: Star Cinema, Eaglehawk
Contact: www.starcinema.org.au
Sponsored by: Eaglehawk Festivals Inc & the Star Cinema
Dahlia Displays: Eaglehawk Remembrance Park & Canterbury Gardens
Enjoy a magnificent display of over 200 dahlia's at the Eaglehawk Remembrance Park (near the crematorium).
Location: Eaglehawk Remembrance Park, 5 Victoria St, Eaglehawk
Wander Eaglehawk's beautiful heritage style gardens and take in the many dahlia varieties growing within the lovingly tended garden beds.
Location: Canterbury Gardens, Eaglehawk
Festival of Friendships
Soak up the atmosphere of the Festival of Friendships in Canterbury Park
and Gardens.
Enjoy the Festival of Friendships by Lake Neangar from 10am-12pm to celebrate our city's vibrant cultures with FREE food tastings, music, dance, African drums, and traditional dress. Experience a taste
of Indonesia, the Philippines, Mexico, First Nations, Germany, Persia, Portugal, Spain, India, China
and Africa.
Between 11:30am to 3:30pm Canterbury Park will come alive with kids’ rides, face painting, laser tag, a Ferris Wheel, inflatables, and a lively market featuring local businesses, unique arts and crafts, food trucks, and sweet treats. Don’t miss it!
Please note: Rides and activities after 11:30am incur a cost.
Date & time: Sat 10am-3.30pm
Location: Canterbury Park and Gardens, and Lake Neangar Amphitheatre (Simpsons Rd), Eaglehawk
Sponsored by: The State Government of Victoria and Pure Maiden Farm
Folk and Decorative Arts Exhibition
The Folk and Decorative Art Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for the community to support amateur artists and engage with their creative expressions.
This event not only showcases the talents of local artists, It's also a chance to discover hidden gems, and perhaps even find that perfect piece of art to bring home.
On show will be works of various styles including traditional European Folk Art with contemporary works on canvas.
Date & time: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Eaglehawk Citizens Brass Band Rooms (opposite Aldi), Eaglehawk
Contact: ejmarwood@gmail.com
Sponsored by: EUFS Pharmacies
Eaglebald Art Award: Recycled Sculptures
Pop in to the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop to check out some creative sculptures made from recycled materials.
With thanks to this years Award judge, local sculptor, Yvonne George: www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com
Time: Sat 8:30am-4pm & Sun 10:30am-3:30pm
Location: Eaglehawk Recycle Shop, 189 Upper California Gully Rd, Eaglehawk
Contact: info@eaglehawkfestivals.com.au
Sponsored by: Eaglehawk Recycle Shop
Pure Maiden Farm
Experience a stunning floral display featuring over 2,000 dahlias from 60 varieties, zinnias and cosmos in full bloom.
A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature’s beauty and enjoy a relaxing day on the farm.
Time: Sat 9am-4pm
Location: Pure Maiden Farm, 250 Schumakers Lane, Maiden Gully
Contact: orders@puremaidenfarm.com.au
Read: Mulga Bill Writing Award Winners &
Make: Mexican Fiesta Flowers!
Pop on down to the Library to read the 2025 Fiesta themed Mulga Bill Writing Award winners and create a vibrant Mexican paper flower in preparation for the Dahlia and Arts Fiesta Parade!
Time: Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Eaglehawk Library, 1 Sailors Gully Rd, Eaglehawk
Contact: eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au
Bendigo Art Society & Eaglehawk Primary School Student Exhibition
Enjoy a wonderful display of artworks in a variety of mediums and styles by the BAS art group & Eaglehawk Primary School students.
Artworks for sale.
Time: Sat 9.30am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Eaglehawk Primary School Hall (cnr 94 High St & Brazier St)
Contact: bendigoartsociety@gmail.com
Eaglebald Art Award: Portrait & Open Artworks
Wander High St, and visit the Eaglehawk Courthouse to view work by local artists.
With thanks to this years Award judge, local sculptor, Yvonne George!
Time: Sat 10am-2pm & Sun 10am-2pm
Location: Eaglehawk Courthouse, 3 Sailors Gully Rd and High St retailer windows, Eaglehawk
Contact: fionaoneill.lyons@gmail.com
Phoenix FM Outside Broadcast
Broadcasting live from Eaglehawk during the Dahlia & Arts Fiesta!
Then catch them in the parade!
Time: Sat 10am-12pm
Location: TBC
Contact: admin@pheonixfm.org.au
