51st Dahlia and Arts Festival.

Theme - “Mystical Waters”

15th -17th March 2024

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO!

Click the events below to reveal times and other details. All multi day events are listed toward the bottom of the list.

  • Join us for a splendid night at Oddfellows Hall, Eaglehawk.

    Supported by: Mawsons

    Time: 6 - 9 pm

    Music, finger food, dance - Free

    Drinks available for purchase

    Location: Oddfellows Hall, 24 High Street, Eaglehawk

  • Supported by: Eaglehawk Community House

    FREE cultural activities, Henna Painting, Song & Dance and Food Tastings in the front of the gardens.

    Time: 10.15am to 12.30pm

    Event poster and info

  • Wanted …

    -Buskers to perform on the sidewalks of Eaglehawk (Top end of High Street), between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, on Saturday 16th March, 2024.

    -You must be of Primary School or Secondary College age to apply.

    -Entries close on Thursday 14th March 2024.

    PRIZES TO BE WON!

    Click for registration form

  • Supported by: Eaglehawk Festivals Inc.

    Time:

    Location Map: Up High Street. Coming soon
    Download the pdf entry form

  • Supported by: Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary

    To Marshaling Point : 11:30am

    Parade Start: 12:30pm

    Parade Finish: 1:30pm (Approx)

    Thank you to those organizations who registered their expression of interest earlier!

    Online detailed registration form.

    (you can save your form progress, no need to fill it all out at once)

    Organizations who do not wish to use the online form please email galaparade@eaglehawkfestivals.com.au for a pdf version.

  • (Prices apply for the following) Food Trucks, BBQ, Coffee, Art & Craft Market, Live Entertainment, Face Painting, Inflatables, Rides, Little Ferris Wheel.

    Time: 11.30am to 3.30pm

    Event poster and info

    Date: Saturday 16th Mar

  • Loads of free activities for families!

    Supported by: Empowering Eaglehawk; Agnico Eagle; Y Service Club of Eaglehawk

    Time: 11am - 3pm

    Poster

  • Supported by: Eaglehawk Star Cinema

    Doors Open: 6:30 pm

    Screening at: 7:00pm

    Check out the ‘Official Trailer’

  • Supported by: Bendigo Art Society

    Time: 10am - 4pm daily; Plus Friday evening

    94 High St Eaglehawk (the big white hall “the church” at Eaglehawk Primary School)

    Poster

  • Got a masterpiece, of your creation, just waiting to be revealed to the world?

    Great prizes to be won!

    Special guest judge John Wolseley

    Supported by: Eaglehawk Recycle Shop

    Location: Local Eaglehawk shop fronts!

    For information please call:

    • Fiona 0403 762 645

    Online entry…

    More information…

  • Local folk and decorative artists return to the Dahlia and Arts Festival for their first exhibition in three years, showcasing pandemic-inspired artworks, contemporary works on canvas, traditional European folk art and High Tea with the Queen!

    Time: 10am-4pm each day

    Entry cost: $3

    Location: Eaglehawk Citizens’ Brass Band Hall (opposite ALDI)

    Event poster

    Media Release

  • Supported by: Goldfields Libraries, City of Greater Bendigo

    Winners announced: 15th March 2024 at the opening night celebration.

    Winners available to view time: 10am - 12:30am, 16th March 2024, at the Eaglehawk Library.

    More Information…

    Click to enter

  • It’s the Eaglehawk version of Australia’s most famous portrait prize, the Archibald.

    • Open to school students and adults.

    • Canvases are available.

    Special guest judge John Wolseley

    Artwork will be displayed in the Eaglehawk Court House:

    Sat 16th : 10am - 3pm

    Sun 17th : 10am - 2pm

    Entry will be a gold coin donation.

    For information please call:

    • Fiona 0403 762 645

    Online entry…

    More information…

Major sponsors

Gala Parade

Road closures

Sunday family day

More amazing sponsors

Sunday Family Day

Closeted Art and Eagle-bald

Festival launch event

Parade facilities

Schools relay and Free film night

‘Y Service Club of Eaglehawk’ : Sunday Family Day